National Bourbon Heritage Month 2026!
Hey y'all! It's that time of the year again…
National Bourbon Heritage Month!
All September long, we're celebrating America's native spirit right here in Covington with a full month of special pours, distillery nights, smoked-meat pairings, bourbon history and community events. This year we're not just running specials, we're running a whole calendar. Every week brings a brand-new Sip of the Week lineup at deep discounts, plus events you won't want to miss.
All Month Long
No matter when you stop in, these are waiting for you:
Sip of the Week: featured pours that rotate every week at special pricing
Roebling Rare Flight: our rare pour flight, available all month
Bottle Shop Features: curated bottle selections at special pricing
$7 Old Fashioneds: Buffalo Trace, Field of Dreams, and New Riff Bottled in Bond
While supplies last. When the bottle's gone, it's gone.
Week 1 | August 31 to September 6
Sips of the Week:
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Heritage: $10 (org. $18)
Shenk's Sour Mash: $10 (org. $15)
1792 Aged 12 Years: $10 (org. $20)
We're starting strong. Week one brings the first Sip of the Week lineup, the featured Old Fashioneds, the Roebling Rare Flight and our curated Bottle Shop selections.
Week 2 | September 7 to 13
Sips of the Week:
Belle Meade Madeira Cask Finish: $8 (org. $12)
Blanton's: $10 (org. $20)
E.H. Taylor Small Batch: $9 (org. $13)
EVENT: Women's Bourbon Social
Tuesday, September 8 | 4-7 PM
An approachable evening of bourbon, conversation and community. Whether you've been collecting for years or you're still figuring out what you like, this one's for you. Bourbon Heritage features are available all week alongside it.
Week 3 | September 14 to 20
Sips of the Week:
Blanton's Gold: $20 (org. $50)
Bomberger's Small Batch: $15 (org. $22)
EVENT: Bourbon Around the Block
Wednesday, September 16
Distilleries and brand reps take over Smoke Justis. Featuring Augusta Distillery, Heaven Hill, Hartfield & Co. and Jefferson's, with more to be announced. Come meet the people behind the bottles, taste your way through samplings, and enter for prizes and giveaways.
EVENT: Smoked Meat & Whiskey Pairing
Thursday, September 17
A small-bite tasting plate featuring 4 to 5 Smoke Justis smoked meats, each paired with a bourbon or rye chosen to complement the flavor profile. Our two favorite things, on one plate.
Sips of the Week:
Blanton's Gold: $20 (org. $50)
Bomberger's Small Batch: $15 (org. $22)
Week 4 | September 21 to 27
Sips of the Week:
Blanton's SFTB: $20 (org. $50)
Blood Oath Pact 12: $15 (org. $50)
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend: $20 (org. $40)
Bourbon Heritage Feature Week
EVENT: Stories in a Bottle
The Story of Kentucky Bourbon
Wednesday, September 23 | Tickets on sale soon!
Hosted by Rhonda Shires. Five pours. Five chapters. One journey through the history of Kentucky bourbon. Keep an eye out, because tickets go on sale soon and this one won't sit around.
Week 5 | September 28 to October 4
Grand Finale Sips of the Week:
Elmer T. Lee: $25 (org. $75)
Michter's Limited Release Barrel Strength: $14 (org. $29)
Old Carter 12 Year: $25 (org. $45)
Bourbon Heritage Month Finale
We're going out the way we came in. Loud.
Bottle Shop Blowout: special pricing on select bottles, in the shop and out the door.
Kill the Bottle: select $5, $7 and $10 pours available until they're gone. That's the whole rule. When they're gone, they're gone.
$7 Old Fashioneds!
For those who enjoy a classic, don't overlook our $7 Old Fashioneds. This year we've got three to choose from, and all of them are available all month long!
🥃 Buffalo Trace
🥃 Field of Dreams
🥃 New Riff Bottled in Bond
