B-Line Line Guide
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You're on a bourbon-country-bound collective, headed to NKY 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, restaurants, and sellers, who are here to help you find your sipping point.
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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. Augusta Distillery invites you to “unwind, revel, and linger just a little while longer” in beautiful Augusta, Ky., also home to The Beehive Tavern, another B-Line stop.
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Beehive Augusta Tavern
Step back in time in historic Augusta, Kentucky. The Beehive Augusta Tavern is located in a historic building with an upscale modern rustic decor, farm-to-table American fare menu, with a beautiful outdoor patio on the banks of the Ohio river. Home of Augusta Distilleries - BUCKNER’S LIMITED EDITION 13-YEAR, SINGLE BARREL, UNFILTERED CASK STRENGTH, KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY. Fun and inventive cocktail menu, wine, and over 75 bourbons to make for a fun excursion along the banks of the Ohio!
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What's Included
- 15% Off Buckners Bourbon Pour
Boone County Distilling Co.
Reminiscent of the days when bourbon was celebrated as the life-blood of the region, our distillery is 5,000 square feet set on 2.5 acres. It includes a 500-gallon combination pot still, four fermenters and a small bottling line with a capacity of hundreds of barrels of small batch bourbon a year. Our barrels are stored on site, in a 7,000-square-foot rickhouse behind the distillery.
In every detail of our operation, we’ve respected our history while investing in our future. Our tag line, “Made by Ghosts®,” hearkens to the early pioneers who crafted spirits in Boone County more than 100 years ago.
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In every detail of our operation, we’ve respected our history while investing in our future. Our tag line, “Made by Ghosts®,” hearkens to the early pioneers who crafted spirits in Boone County more than 100 years ago.
What's Included
- 10% Off At The Gift Shop
Bouquet Restaurant
Bouquet Restaurant is an upscale farm-to-table bistro opened in 2007 by Stephen Williams. As one of the first restaurants in the area to embrace local and sustainable farming as a cornerstone of its mission, Bouquet’s menu is constantly evolving to utilize the best products from over fifty farmers and purveyors. In addition to an eclectic and ever-changing offering of small plates, entrees, and desserts, Bouquet has become known for their extensive bourbon collection.
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What's Included
- 10% Off Bourbon Pour
Capronis
You’ll find this road-trip worthy B-Line stop in Maysville, Ky. on historic Rosemary Clooney Street, just a 45-minute scenic drive from downtown Covington. Caproni’s specializes in traditional Italian fare as well as some Kentucky classics. They also have an impressive bourbon selection. Enjoy a pour in their welcoming bar or outside on the patio with its beautiful river views.
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Coppin's At The Hotel Covington
Coppin’s restaurant cuisine is a blend of north with south, local with sustainable and ease with elegance. An amazing setting for a private dinner or social event, Coppin’s atrium-style space stuns with floor to ceiling windows and an open yet intimate atmosphere.
What's Included
- Complimentary Fritters With The Purchase Of Two Entrees
Knowledge Bar & Social Room
Coppin’s Restaurant in Hotel Covington was one of the first stops on The B-Line® and their new sister-bar Knowledge, located next door in the new North by Hotel Covington, is a welcome addition. Enjoy some of the most delicious cocktails in NKY in this inviting and beautiful space. A truly wonderful stop to enjoy conversation, or just unwind.
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Libby’s Southern Comfort
Libby’s Southern Comfort offers a mouthwatering selection of southern cuisine including special-recipe fried chicken, oysters on the half shell, fried green tomatoes and goetta hush puppies.
Their delectable oatmeal cream pies come from Northern Kentucky home bakery Scratch: Hand-Crafted Desserts. Enjoy a taste from their vintage bourbon collection, specialty southern cocktails, carefully selected wines, or our many craft beers. Don’t forget to try their frozen specialty – Libby’s Cheerwine Bourbon Slush.
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Their delectable oatmeal cream pies come from Northern Kentucky home bakery Scratch: Hand-Crafted Desserts. Enjoy a taste from their vintage bourbon collection, specialty southern cocktails, carefully selected wines, or our many craft beers. Don’t forget to try their frozen specialty – Libby’s Cheerwine Bourbon Slush.
Lisse Steakhuis
Found in the heart of charming Mainstrasse Village in Covington, Ky. Lisse Steakhuis offers fine dining with beautiful indoor seating and two patios with lovely views. Named for owner Hans Philippo’s hometown of Lisse in Holland, Lisse Steakhuis offers Dutch-inspired cuisine with a traditional American steakhouse menu. Enjoy the extensive wine collection, and of course an impressive array of bourbons at two full bars.
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What's Included
- 10% Off Bourbon
Neeley Family Distillery
Neeley Family Distillery is a family-owned distillery in the heart of the Kentucky bluegrass. The Neeley family has been distilling and bootlegging illegally in the Eastern Kentucky mountains for 11 generations. In 2015, tenth generation member Royce Neeley took the family business legal for the first time. Neeley moonshines are the best in Kentucky, and they’ve added award-winning bourbon and absinthe to their product line.
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New Riff Distilling
WE'RE A NEW RIFF ON AN OLD TRADITION.
Founded in 2014 by Ken Lewis, New Riff is led by a team of corporate refugees ranging from craft beer to politics and more. New Riff crafts a range of whiskeys—Bourbon, Rye, and eventually Malted Rye and a host of specialty recipes—as well as Kentucky Wild Gin. Our mission is simple: to someday be counted among the world’s great small distilleries.
We offer tours, tastings, specialty cocktails and pop-up events on our rooftop terrace. In addition to all of our products, our gift shop features t-shirts, glassware, food and gift items.
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Founded in 2014 by Ken Lewis, New Riff is led by a team of corporate refugees ranging from craft beer to politics and more. New Riff crafts a range of whiskeys—Bourbon, Rye, and eventually Malted Rye and a host of specialty recipes—as well as Kentucky Wild Gin. Our mission is simple: to someday be counted among the world’s great small distilleries.
We offer tours, tastings, specialty cocktails and pop-up events on our rooftop terrace. In addition to all of our products, our gift shop features t-shirts, glassware, food and gift items.
What's Included
- $10 Off In Our Gift Shop
Newberry Bros. Coffee & Prohibition Bourbon Bar
Bourbon Bar or Coffee Shop? Both. And a Bottle Shop. And a Bakery. And a Coffee Roaster. And so much more. The Prohibition Bourbon Bar features the largest collection of bourbon and rye whiskeys found anywhere. Bar none. Over 2,500 and counting. The full bar also features a great selection of Scotch and Japanese whiskeys, cocktails, wine, beer, and house roasted coffee & espresso drinks. Outdoor patio. Dog friendly. Private tasting events. Monthly fundraising events for the Stray Animal Adoption Program. Limited hours due to COVID. Call or visit website for more information.
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Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar
Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar (OKBB) opened on Kentucky Derby Day, 2012, with a dedication to provide a wide variety of bourbon to our friends in Northern Kentucky. We stock a variety of more than 500 different bourbons; and they are all on display for you on the wall. Our bourbon experts behind the bar can tell you about each and every one. Come see us for an OKBB bourbon experience.
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What's Included
- $15 OKBB Select Single Barrel Offering
Pensive Distilling Co.
Located on bustling Monmouth Street in walkable downtown Newport, Ky., Pensive Distilling is just steps away from key NKY attractions like the Newport Aquarium. They feature spirits distilled and bottled on the premises, including bourbon, apple pie moonshine, and vodka. They also offer a full menu of homemade dishes in case those walks spur on your appetite.
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Pompilios
Tucked in a tree-lined corner of Newport, Ky. you’ll find Pompilio’s Restaurant—a true local favorite and winner of multiple “Best in Cincinnati” awards. This NKY gem has also been featured in several movies. Stop in to sample their classic Italian fare- which they’ve been serving over ninety years—or try a pour of their significant bourbon collection at the impressive bar.
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Purple Poulet
Purple Poulet is a southern bourbon bistro inspired by the cuisines of Charleston and New Orleans, with an infusion of Kentucky. Perfect for a dinner with friends, a special occasion or simply any occasion. It’s our mission to provide an unparalleled dining experience — one that reflects the original culture and flavors of the Bluegrass State and the Deep South.
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What's Included
- Complimentary Appetizer With Purchase
Revival Vintage Spirits and Bottle Shop
Brad Bonds, co-owner of Revival, has been called the Willy Wonka of Bourbon and the Indiana Jones of Vintage Spirits. You owe it to yourself to visit for a truly historic tasting. They specialize in bourbon, but you’ll also find vintage rum, tequila, absinthe and more. Let their knowledgeable bartenders guide you and if you love what you try, you can buy the bottle to take home.
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Rich's Proper Food And Drink
Rich's Proper Food and Drink is a Southern & Seafood bar focused concept with an extensive Bourbon collection and Award-Winning Cocktails. Opened by Bourbon Expert Bill Whitlow in 2018, Rich's pours a healthy selection of Vintage and Modern Bourbons as well as award winning private barrel picks. The menu at Rich's offers a Chef Driven cuisine that brings modern influences to classic Southern and Seafood fare.
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What's Included
- 10% Off Bourbon Pour
Second Sight Spirits
Part of the Kentucky Bourbon Craft Tour and based on visions of the future. Second Sight Spirits provides a unique tour experience by showcasing their one of a kind still and interactive elements in their tasting room. We produce a variety of premium spirits including rum, moonshine, and fine KY bourbon! Located a few miles from Cincinnati.
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What's Included
- 10% Off Merchandise
Smoke Justis
Smoke Justis is a locally owned bar and restaurant that specializes in smoked meats, bourbon and craft beer. It's where locals and out-of-town guests go to watch their favorite sports team or listen to live music in the bourbon lounge. Smoke Justis is a one of a kind urban sports bar, named after an urban legend, Walter "Smoke" Justis, opening day pitcher for the 1913 Covington Blue Sox. Located just a block and a bridge from Cincinnati, this location has it all.
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The Globe
Craft cocktail lounge, specializing in bourbon.
What's Included
- $5 Off
The Old Pogue Distillery
Producers of fine Bourbon and Rye Whiskies.
What's Included
- Complimentary Access To The Old Pogue Experience
The Old Pogue Expierence @ The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center
The Old Pogue Distillery has partnered with the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center for a satelite tasting room and history experience.
Three Spirits Tavern
Three Spirits Tavern is a fun neighborhood bourbon bar with a great selection of craft beers, wine & specialty cocktails as well as a "just right" food menu- offering flatbread pizzas, warm crocks, boards, salads & more! We're located in the Bellevue Entertainment District which allows open container 100-700 blocks of Fairfield Avenue's historic business & shopping district!
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Tousey House Tavern
Tousey House Tavern invites you to experience our hospitality and southern cuisine in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. For special occasions, family-style chicken night, or a great salad or sandwich at lunch, they strive to make The Tousey House a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city to this one-of-a-kind setting in the heart of historic Burlington, Kentucky.
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What's Included
- 10% Off Bourbon Pour
Wiseguy Lounge
Wiseguy Lounge, “hidden” upstairs like the speakeasies of old, over Goodfellas Pizza in Mainstrasse Village in Covington, KY, embodies the energy and ambience of the 1920's with a modern twist. Not in plain sight, but when found, you will experience calm low lighting, dark reclaimed wood, rich leather sofas, elite bourbons, craft cocktails, and knowledgeable well-dressed bartenders that can create any cocktail to satisfy your cravings.
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