Discover the best distilleries and Bourbon experiences in Covington, KY
With five distilleries nearby, countless culinary experiences, and dozens of fun activities, Covington is a great place to stop and stay a while during your next bourbon adventure.
A place with traditional and modern takes on bourbon.
Learn about the city of Covington, plan your trip, and view a bourbon-filled itinerary below.
Nestled in the heart of Northern Kentucky and the edge of Bourbon Country, Covington is situated along the Ohio River across from Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cincinnati/Covington area comprises the nation’s 28th largest metro area.
Bourbon in and Around Covington
Book a tour at one of these world-class distilleries and taste some of the best bourbon around.
Fun Facts about covington
- Northern Kentucky includes the city of Covington as well as Newport, Florence, Erlanger, Hebron, Union, Fort Thomas, and Bellevue.
- Covington’s MainStrasse Village, which is on the National Historic Register, has German influences that date back to its founding in the mid-1800s.
- Before there was Las Vegas, there was Newport, Ky. This little river town across from downtown Cincinnati once had a gambling reputation and was a hub for gangsters.
- Northern Kentucky cuisine is a fusion of North and South and melds the flavors of all those who have traveled the Ohio River to call this region home. There’s strong German influence, which can be seen in regional favorite goetta (a type of breakfast meat) as well as Greek which gives the famous Cincinnati Style Chili.
- The B-Line® is Northern Kentucky’s unique self-guided bourbon tour, launched in 2018 and consists of 25 stops, 7 distilleries, 9 bars, and 9 restaurants.
- The CVG International Airport is serviced by Delta, United, American Airlines, Southwest, Frontier, Allegiant, Apple Air, Air Canada, Sun Country Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, and Viva Aerobus.
- Northern Kentucky is growing by leaps and bounds: new restaurants, hotels, and attractions open routinely. Recent additions include Honey Uninhibited, Opal, Conserva, mrbl, Knowledge Bar, to name just a few.
- Northern Kentucky is an Official Gateway to Kentucky Bourbon Trail™.
Come Find Bourbon supports responsible bourbon enjoyment. Must be 21 to participate and always enjoy your bourbon like a true Kentuckian, responsibly. Come Find Bourbon is a marketing partnership between meetNKY, Visit Frankfort, and Visit Bardstown.
