The B-Line – Northern Kentucky's Bourbon Tour

About The B-Line – Northern Kentucky's Bourbon Tour

You’re on a bourbon-country-bound collective, headed to Northern Kentucky via The B-Line. There’s no convoluted maps to read. No set order of events or requirements for entry. Just a mish-mash of distilleries, bars, and restaurants who are here to help you find your sipping point.

Find Your Sipping Point in Northern Kentucky

Imagine this… an experience centered around nine Kentucky Bourbon Trail® distilleries: Augusta Distillery, Becker & Bird Distillery, Boone County Distilling Co., Neeley Family Distillery, New Riff Distilling, Pensive Distilling Co., The Old Pogue Distillery, Second Sight Spirits, and Wenzel Whiskey. Add five bourbon-centric bars, all with a culture of their own, and five amazing restaurants cultivating the freshest tastes in bourbon culinary delights and you’re on the The B-Line. On the very edge and beginning of the “Bourbon State,” Kentucky, and the very epicenter of Bourbon Culture & History after crossing the true Bourbon Line, the Ohio River. A short B-Line away from the heart of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and a place to create your own unique bourbon experience.

Do The B-Line, Get Bourbon Swag

Upload a picture of yourself with your completed guide and submit the redemption form at meetNKY.com/redeem to earn free B-LINE swag like a bourbon glass, t-shirt, trucker hat, whiskey stones and more!

Visit Two of Each to Get the Swag

To Complete: Collect stamps from at least two distilleries, two bars, and two restaurants.

The B-Line Distilleries

Augusta Distillery – This distillery on the banks of the Ohio river – the original bourbon trail – was founded to help share the “bourbon-centric” life Northern Kentuckians enjoy. Their award-winning bourbons salute the region’s rich bourbon history in a historic setting. Learn more.

Becker & Bird Distillery – The Baker-Bird site is the most historic spirits site in America. The distiller, John Baker, fought in the American Revolution and distilled in Washington County, Pennsylvania during the Whiskey Rebellion. John moved to Augusta, Kentucky in 1797 and continued to distill. Learn more.

Boone County Distilling Co. – Boone County Distilling has been making fine Kentucky Bourbon since 2015 but their legacy roots trace back hundreds of years when Boone County, KY was the king of the Bourbon industry. They honor their history and proudly declare their Bourbon is “Made by Ghosts.” Open Tue-Sun for tours and tastings. Learn more.

Neeley Family Distillery  – A family-owned and operated distillery, Neeley Family Distillery has been distilling spirits for 11 generations. In today’s distillery, they make Moonshine, Bourbon and Whiskey and offers tours and tastings Tue-Sun. The distillery is easy to find at Gate 2 Entrance of the Kentucky Speedway. Learn more.

New Riff Distilling – Meet the anchor of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour, New Riff Distilling. This gem in Newport, KY has been distilling and creating a new riff on bourbon since 2014. Their design inspired distillery will lift your spirits and give you new insight to the art and science of bourbon making. Their four year old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon is now available. Learn more.

Old Pogue Distillery – Family history is strong at this Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour distillery. The Pogue family has been making Bourbon in Mason Co, KY for more than 150 years. The newest generation of Pogues have perfected the craft in their experience at the distillery and the joy in the taste of their product. Learn more.

Pensive Distilling Co. – We are located in a historic building on Monmouth Street where a rich history mixes with a bright future. The tradition of fine spirits continues today with our modern recipes that are sure to put everyone in a PENSIVE mood. We are walkable to much of downtown Newport, Kentu