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    Augusta Distillery

    4.8 (21 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Just a sneak peek to my spring visit!  The bourbon is superb!
    Scrappy R.

    Wow! I loved this place! I had a cocktail, did the tour. The decor inside is fantastic. The old building is intriguing. The staff were more than helpful, kind, engaging and hospitable. The bourbon is top notch. I was a lil disappointed that I didn't get to see the actual distillery during the tour, this was my first bourbon tour experience. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. *Cheers

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    Chris B.

    Wonderful distillery about an hour from Cincinnati on the Ohio. This place has a great atmosphere.... Very charming. We're doing the River proof experience. This is one you can do if you don't want to tour the facility. Check website for other tours. Or..... you can come in for a tasting on your own. I highly suggest doing this before you purchase so you can land something that you can really enjoy. Enjoy a cocktail and relax in their pub room. Parking on site.ask for Tracie... she gave an excellent tasting....and ask for Robin or Cory... fun crew!

    Jeremiah K.

    This was one of the coolest distilleries we went to ever. We did the barrel tasting where you got to sample yourself out of four different barrels. Then the best part was I got to pull the bung from the barrel myself and you got to fill your own bottle from your favorite barrel for the same price that it would cost you to buy a bottle out of the Shelf. We drove 4 hours round trip from our hotel to visit The Distillery and it definitely did not disappoint. Can't wait to go back again and do a tour of their operations. I believe our God's name was Corey and he did an amazing job we will definitely be back.

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    Brenda H.

    The other people who were supposed to be in the group opted out of the tasting part of the tour, so my husband and I got a private tasting and tour. We got to pop the barrell and pour our 3 shot sized samples and pour a bottle to purchase. The bottle we purchased is only available at the distillary and won't be in stores for another 8 years. The tour consisted of a short movie and walking through the old factory and hearing about the future plans. Thanks to the local news for getting this story out there.

    Jack S.

    Top notch experience for me and our group. From the tour to the tastings, it exceeded our expectations. Billy and Alex brought us on a bourbon journey that helped me understand how Buckners are part of the Bourbon trail adventure. If you get to make one stop, I think you should stop here!

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    Kenneth S.

    Great Distillery and the hands on tour is great. Well worth the drive and your time. Learned a lot, filled our own bottles of bourbon to include marking and labeling.

    Bryan H.

    We took the tour w/ Cory (this guy is awesome & engaging), let's start by the Distillery is doing everything right. I've been on many tours @ other distilleries & the is the 1st time I got to uncork a barrel, fill my own bottles & make my own labels. This is by far the best Distillery experience I've ever had. Now that Alex has joined them as the Master Distiller, I almost feel bad for other distilleries. Thanks for doing what you do so well !!

    The slushies were AMAZING, i could've drank 100
    Hannah S.

    This is the coolest place! We went here for my bachelorette party & had the best time thanks to our tour guide Cory! Loved his accent and his enthusiasm. We've decided to come here every summer as a girls trip, since not everyone is local! I can't wait!

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    Nanette B.

    Hands down, this was the most entertaining distillery visit I've had. If you haven't heard, Augusta Distillery, located in beautiful Augusta, KY, took home Best Bourbon in the World honors at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for their Buckner's 13-year single barrel bourbon. That spurred us to plan a day trip to Augusta where we had a great lunch at Beehive Augusta Tavern followed by the distillery tour. You must book your tour since the big win has led to a massive influx of people like us eager to visit the distillery. Much of August Distillery is under construction and we got a chance to see the vision for a destination distillery that will be complete in about three years' time. Since there's not much to see yet, the owners are focused on the bourbon, giving us an unparalleled experience to tap three different barrels of bourbon as part of our tasting. There's a rye heavy bourbon, a middle of the line smooth and easy drinker and one that's a bit more posh. The presentation is great and volunteers from the tasting pop the bungs on each barrel and use a bourbon thief to pour their tastes and, if they want, ultimately pour a bottle to take home. The joy that radiates from the employees is palpable -- these are some happy people doing something they love -- and we caught the bug. Totally awesome, fun experience. There's a free trolley that runs every 15 minutes from Augusta's Main Street to the distillery. If you don't take it, it's a .6 mile riverside walk back to town. Recommended!

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    Lindsey C.

    We've been on a lot of distillery tours, but Augusta is one of our favorites! We've been twice so far. The tasting and tour are very interactive and so much fun! They let you thieve bourbon from the barrel and taste the unfiltered, barrel-strength product! The distillery is under construction, but it will really be something when it's completed. The history of the building and Augusta are very interesting. It's a gorgeous little town and well worth the visit!

    We even purchased 2 barrels to put in our golf shop. Mcgolf Custom Clubs.

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    “All the servers were in great spirits and were happy to chat with us about their bourbon, the history, and the area.”

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    B B Riverboats - The bridges as we make our way down the river

    B B Riverboats

    3.3(228 reviews)
    34.8 mi

    We went on the Captain's Lunch Cruise on a sunny but chilly day in late April. It was really…read moreenjoyable and worth the price for sure. We sailed on the River Queen which is the smaller boat. The food buffet was very good and there was something for every taste. Very fresh salad with two dressing options, rolls, meltingly tender beef in a rich brown gravy, baked chicken, mashed potatoes, farfalle pasta in red sauce, scrumptious grilled vegetables. And decadent creamy cheesecake for dessert. Free coffee and tea, and reasonably priced bar drinks for purchase. Our server, Anna (Onna?) was most attentive and usually within sight if you wanted something. The whole crew were very professional, very polite and respectful and eager to please. Our entertainer was engaging with his ongoing narration of the sights and historical facts along the river interspersed with banjo music. The two hours went by quickly. I put on my hoodie and spent some time out on deck, where you can smoke 'em if you got 'em. I decided it was time for a cocktail so I ordered an Anchors Away which was delicious, nautically blue, and had a definite kick. I was really looking forward to getting the pictured souvenir glass, but the first of two wrinkles took place as I was advised they were out of them due to some recent large parties on the bigger boat. Boo. If you're going to advertise souvenir glasses, order more than enough to keep them in stock. Anna arranged to give me the drink in the larger souvenir vessel, which is pretty, but heavy ceramic and I don't see myself using it at home other than for a decoration. The second wrinkle was our bar tab printed out as though I ordered multiple drinks. My husband didn't look at it and just handed over the debit card...then I saw it and went up to tell them not to run it but it was too late. Somehow they had already realized it was wrong but it took such a long time for them to figure out how to void the transaction, which bothered me. The cruise director had to get involved to fix it. Her name was Tasha and she was very nice and so apologetic about the situation, she comped our drinks for the trouble and boxed up some cheesecake for us to take home. She seemed to agree with me that if the owners had not decided to "go cashless" last year this would never have happened. I asked her to pass on my comment that it is not good to refuse to accept payment in legal tender American money and I feel it was a bad move. For this reason I will never give five stars even if the cruise is flawless. Nonetheless I hope to have the chance to take a cruise on the River Queen later this year.

    Went with a group of 4 people. We were seated 25 minutes before departure, and the boat seemed…read morereally busy with guests. Our server, Keisha, was great but was overwhelmed with drink orders before the buffet started. After a somewhat chaotic start, the staff got their rhythm going and everything worked better from that point on. The buffet was really delicious. The tour itself was OK. It had a great view of downtown Cincinnati at the beginning but not much else after that. It was a decent trip, but only for the food and the great service from Keisha.

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    The Stave - Bison short ribs

    The Stave

    4.1(543 reviews)
    62.9 mi
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    Must stop to eat. Doesn't look like much and is hidden a bit, close to 3 distillery tours…read more Tons tons of bourbon, but good solid food, kitchen open to watch how they pump out some tasty food, had the bologna sandwich with a spicy stone ground mustard. Side wax one the best corn bread muffins I've had in while. Nice selection of local beers. Friendly and fast staff, kitchen was fast at pushing out some good meats and comfort food. Small inside dining, packed in, but still nice, outdoor patio with bags area, tuck away but worth the trip.

    When you're traveling the Bourbon Trail in this area, finding a place to eat between distillery…read moretours can be surprisingly difficult. Luckily, we came across this restaurant and were able to make a reservation for lunch between our tours. I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance, as dining area is limited. The service was quick. We ordered a burger and a chicken sandwich. My spouse was happy with the burger, but unfortunately, my chicken sandwich was a bit too toasted. My first bite was mostly fried breading, and the chicken itself was quite thin and didn't feel as substantial as it should have been. That said, this isn't necessarily a five-star dining destination, but it was a convenient option when we needed somewhere to grab lunch between distillery visits. I would recommend it primarily for the convenience, especially if you're spending the day touring the Bourbon Trail.

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    The Stave - Kitchen staff, fast and good food

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    The Stave - Burnt Orange Old Fashioned (left)  Cider & Oak (right)

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    Burnt Orange Old Fashioned (left) Cider & Oak (right)

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