The 1st bourbon-centric bar in the Cinci/NKY area, OKBB hosts over 900 bottles, award-winning cocktails and a dedication to a welcoming, inclusive personality!

October 2nd-6th, we're welcoming Bourbon & Belonging with a Reserve Bourbon Tasting, Festival Cocktails and sibling Mocktails! Come experience Bourbon Country the OKBB way!

FLIGHT: featuring OKBB Select Rossville Union Rye, "Barrel Pick of Destiny", Wild Turkey Master's Keep "Unforgotten", Booker's 2021-03, "Bardstown Batch".  Flight will be $40, Cocktails $13, Mocktail $9.

COCKTAILS:
"Covington is Burning" Rich demerara mint, bourbon, house raspberry liqueur
"OKBB Vieux Carre" High rye bourbon, brandy and vermouth with southern bitters

N/A COCKTAIL:
"Tea-a-Tete" House-made Orgeat, Darjeeling, fresh mint and raspberry

New Riff Distilling is honored to open our doors to help kick off Bourbon & Belonging.

Join us at our Aquifer Tasting Room, in raising a glass to inclusivity and community in bourbon culture!

Your ticket includes two drink tickets, light bites, toast with the Bourbon & Belonging New Riff Bourbon Single Barrel, and an opportunity to be one the first to purchase this one-of-a-kind release.

(Preorders are available at this link for pickup at the party. Use password “QueerKentucky”.)

Celebrate with us at this inaugural event that promises to blend exceptional spirits with a sense of belonging for all!

$35

Welcome to all! We invite you to tour our distillery at a special Bourbon & Belonging price. Our BONDED tour offers a firsthand look through the nooks and crannies of our distillery and the Kentucky bourbon distilling process, from grain to barrel. We’ll explore fermentation, distillation, and barreling. Throughout the tour you'll experience a comprehensive tasting of a variety of spirits, including tastings of our award winning New Riff Bourbon and Single Barrel bourbon. The distillery tour lasts between 45 and 60 minutes. After the tour, each guest will receive a $10-off token for the gift shop that can be used on purchases of $25 or more. Token does not apply to select specialty bottles,

$15

Welcome to Bourbon & Smoke at The Standard!

Join us on Thursday, October 3rd from 5-7pm or 7-9pm at the head of Covington's historic Mainstrasse Village for a night of delicious bourbon, incredible guests, and a great company of like-paletted bourbon lovers.

Each ticket includes nine different bourbon tastings and a buffet of house-smoked meats with bourbon glaze. Mingle with Caleb Trigo, Assistant Master Distiller at Old Forester, Melissa Rift, Master Taster at Old Forester, and fellow bourbon enthusiasts in a welcoming atmosphere.

Guests will explore some of Brown Forman's finest featuring Old Forester's famous Whiskey Row Collection (1870, 1897, 1910, 1920 & 1924) and Heaven Hill, Whiskey Magazine's 2023 Distiller of the Year, (Heaven Hill Bottle-in-Bond, Elijah Craig, Henry McKenna 10yr & Widow Jane Applewood Rye).

Our full bar will also be available for purchase with drink features from Old Forester & Heaven Hill. A portion of all proceeds go directly to Queer Kentucky.

$35

Spirited Women presents The Business of Bourbon & Belonging

Join us for a guided bourton tasting and talk featuring Rawnica Dillingham, Chief Sales Officer, New Riff Distilling. Rawnica will dive into Bourbon history (with a special focus on NKY), discuss the business behind the barrels, and guide participants through a few of her favorite tastes.

Ticket price includes tastes, welcoming cocktail, light bites, and the discussion.

Followed by an optional Captain’s Dinner Bourbon Pairing Dinner.

5:30-6 p.m.

Welcome Cocktail & Networking

Enjoy a New Riff cocktail from Catherine Manabat, Hospitality Manager, New Riff Distilling while you network with other spirited women!

6-7 p.m.

Guided Bourbon Tasting & Talk

Rawnica Dillingham, Chief Sales Officer, New Riff Distilling, will share the history of bourbon in the Commonwealth as we serve New Riff bourbon tastings and light bites!

Rawnica will chat with Missy Spears, Executive Director, Queer Kentucky, a nonprofit focused on uplifting LGBTQ+ lives through storytelling, culture, and action; and Women of the Metropolitan Spirited Women co-chairs, Jamila Watson, and Dr. Kimberly Luse and Sarah Otte Graber.

7-10 p.m.

Captain’s Table Dinner with New Riff Distilling Pairings

Want to extend your experience? Reserve a seat and enjoy a carefully curated, four-course dinner paired with New Riff Bourbon selections and descriptions with Rawnica Dillingham and Metropolitan Chef David Gajus. Only 15 now 7 seats left

Event: $25 Members/$35 Non-Members

Dinner: $75 members/$100 Non-Members

Hotel Covington and Coppin’s present a curated, contemporary art and cocktail experience. Led by our master mixologist Scott Sargent, guests will explore the unique profile of one of our private barrel selections while learning about the newest trends in bourbon cocktail making. Whether you are new to bourbon cocktails or a seasoned enthusiast, this event is tailored for you. Enjoy a complimentary cocktail in a limited-edition rocks glass while sampling some of our chef’s creations at the Coppin’s walk-up window. The event, taking place in the stunning courtyard at Hotel Covington, will feature a private, contemporary art show in the newly renovated alley between our two beautiful hotel accommodations. Proceeds from the event, retail shop sales, and art purchases will benefit Queer Kentucky. We invite you to join us and see why Coppin’s is both a premiere stop on Northern Kentucky’s B-line and a place where "Y'all Means All".

$25

As part of our WHSKY NRD class series join us for an intimate tasting experience called Water To Whiskey at a special discounted Bourbon & Belonging price. Join Brand Ambassador Grover Arnold as he leads an intimate tasting and storytelling experience of how we get from Water To Whiskey. This guided tasting weaves the story of our alluvial Aquifer, and how our unique water source creates the foundation for our award-winning whiskies. Use promo code BELONGING24 when booking to get $15 off this class!

$40 with promo code BELONGING24

Step back into the twenties and experience Gays & Dolls: A Queer Prohibition Party with Queer Kentucky and Midwestern Lesbian! 

Featuring drinks by Northern Row Distilling, performances by Lola Vuitton, Manuka Honey Stix-Chimera, and Delusiona Grandeur, and Music by DJ Boywife! 

Want to elevate your experience? 

VIP tickets also include a drink ticket, Queer Kentucky merch (including their "My Olde Kentucky Homo" tote bag and a copy of The Queer Kentucky Magazine Bourbon issue), some Midwestern Lesbian goodies, and more!

Grab your tickets fast before they sell out!

$10 (sliding scale)-$50

Grab your group and book your experience with the award-winning Wenzel Whiskey.

Swing on in with a friend or five and take on the job of Master Blender.  You will try four different barrel proof samples from different distilleries from around the region.  From there, you will be tasked with creating your own unique blend of bourbon! Each person will leave with their own personally blended bottle along with a Bourbon & Belonging label. Additional stickers will be available to decorate your own bottle.

$120

Join us on for a very special tour of our West Newport Whiskey Campus, which is a chance to visit the New Riff distillery “back of house.” at a special Bourbon & Belonging price. Walk through our barrel warehouse, take in the angels’ share, see the turn of the century architecture home to our bottling hall and tasting rooms and most importantly, experience tastings of New Riff Kentucky Bourbon directly from a barrel. Your ticket includes the tour and samples. Located at West Newport Warehouse Campus.

$20

Revival Vintage Spirits and Old Forester's Bourbon and Belonging Collaboration

Come join us to share in Revival and Old Forester's release of their premier collaborative, barrel strength pick at Revival's new location at 614 Madison Avenue in Covington! We will have our barrel pick for sale on the bar for pours alongside an Old Forester VINTAGE counter part!

At the event will be Old Forester (OF) Master Taster Melissa Rift along with our Revival team for bottle signing.

Ticket price includes your OF pick, signing, branded spey drams, swag from the businesses, discounts, and more!

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to our local NKY Pride center.

Whether you're a seasoned bourbon connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of whiskey, this event is sure to be a memorable experience. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to sip, socialize, and savor the moment with us!

*ID required for any pick up. Must be 21 +

$99

Join us on October 5th for a Bourbon & Whiskey tasting with Shawn McCormick of B.H. James Distillers, Kentucky’s only gay-owned distillery. Guests will be guided through a tasting of 4 to 5 bottlings of Burton James Uniquely American Whiskey and Kentucky Grit Whiskey, with light bites available. Afterward, guests will have the opportunity to purchase bottles at the Globe and have Shawn sign them!

Hosted by The Clemons Team @Coldwell Banker Realty.

$30

New Riff Distilling opens its doors for a memorable tour experience of our distillery at a special Bourbon & Belonging price. Our BONDED tour offers a firsthand look through the nooks and crannies of our distillery and the Kentucky bourbon distilling process, from grain to barrel. We’ll explore fermentation, distillation, and barreling. Throughout the tour path you'll experience comprehensive tasting of a variety of spirits, including tastings of our award winning New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon and Single Barrel bourbon. The distillery tour lasts between 45 and 60 minutes.

$15

Cin City Burlesque presents The Shimmy Showcase and Giggle Water a burlesque revue at Juniper's gin & tapas bar on Satuday Oct 5th. located in historic MainStrasse Village in Covington, KY. Hosted by Sweet Biscuit this quarterly show will include The Shimmy Showcase ($5 seperate ticket) featuring the graduates of the Cin City Burlesque Academy in their first perforamce in front of a live audience. After a short intermission (7:45 to 8:15ish) Cin City Burlesque presents Giggle Water begins, featuring Ginger LeSnapps, Alexander Cameron, Mynx West, Jawn Doe and Ms. T. Blue's will kick off.

$20 advance ticket purchase highly recommended

$25 day of at the door. Seating begins at 7:45 pm, revue starts promptly at 8:00pm.

$5 tickets to the Shimmy Showcase will be available for both advance and door purchase.

Purchase tickets by selecting seats on map. Please note Obstructed view tickets are seats that have a slightly obstructed view of the performance area. 21 and Up

We are kicking off brunch here on the rooftop in style! Join us for an unforgettable celebration of community with a dazzling Drag Brunch. Enjoy our inaugural brunch buffet, refreshing bourbon cocktails, mocktails, and an atmosphere of love and belonging.

Don't miss out on this vibrant event where you can connect, celebrate, and be yourself. Whether you're here for the drag, the drinks, or the delightful company, there's something for everyone. So, grab your friends, wear your brightest colors, and join us for brunch like no other!

$50 (And bring singles to tip!)