Flight of the day: “Smoke gets in your eyes” with High West Whiskey Campfire, Balcones Brimstone, and MB Roland Kentucky Dark Fired Whiskey. Believe it or not, we’ve got plenty of non-bourbon options if you’re so inclined. If you like smoky flavors, this one’s for you. #highwestdistillery #balconesdistillery #mbroland #flightoftheday #mainstrasse ... See more
The cocktail of the day, “Alliteration Aside, I Think I’ll Take My Chances” is gonna warm you right up. Bourbon, Amaro Meletti, Amontillado Sherry, molasses and bitters. Yum. #craftcocktails #okbb #whiskeyjacket #mainstrasse ... See more
Today marks the 122nd anniversary of the Bottled in Bond Act! This was a seminal moment in American spirits history. Prior to the act, (which preceded the Pure Food and Drug act by almost a decade) distilled spirits production had guidelines, but no regulations. Adulteration of distilled beverages had reached epidemic proportions, and to achieve a color and taste that was even vaguely reminiscent of bourbon, sneaky retailers were adding ingredients such as tobacco, prune juice, tea, rattlesnakes and iodine. Back then it was common for retailers to buy a barrel directly from the distillery and have people fill up their own jugs, but there was no guarantee to the consumer that what they were drinking was pure. It was also common for doctors to prescribe whiskey to patients for myriad medical reasons. There was a need to establish consistency, so an agreement was made in which the government would take on the responsibility of guaranteeing the quality of spirits, and distillers were given a tax incentive to participate. To effect this, all bonded spirits had to be 1. Aged for 4 years in a government supervised (bonded) warehouse, 2. The product of one distilling season, by one distiller at one distillery, and 3. Be 50% alcohol, or 100 proof. The spirit was then labeled with the distillery information. Some consider the bonded mark archaic, but we have always considered it an easy way to identify a delicious bourbon, and many craft distilleries are also adopting the term. What is your favorite bonded spirit? #staybonded #bottledinbond #bondedbourbon #happyanniversary #bottledinbondday ... See more
Flights to get the night started 😏
We’re excited to be in such good company that just keeps getting better. Welcome Coppin’s at Hotel Covington and Neeley Family Distillery to the B-Line family!
Happy Friday, y'all! Here's Kathrine Nero with this week's Business Review to wrap up February, featuring the "Amazon Effect" at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, two new stops on The B-Line, a forthcoming St. Elizabeth Healthcare outdoor fitness park in #NewportKY, a new Bluegrass Care Navigators location and a Lewisburg facelift in #CovingtonKY. Have a great weekend! Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau | Hotel Covington | Coppin's at Hotel Covington | Neeley Family Distillery | Old Pogue Bourbon | Boone County Distilling Company | New Riff Distilling | Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar | Newberry Bros. Coffee & Prohibition Bourbon Bar | The Globe, Covington | C-Forward ... See more
