September 2022
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Features
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Cincinnati Distilling Keeps Us in Good Spirits
The distillery stakes its claim to a piece of local bourbon history with its new Milford distillery.
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Bourbon Country: Local Spots to Sip Kentucky’s Finest Spirit
Pull up a stool at these Greater Cincinnati joints pouring up the good stuff.
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Seven Local Bourbon Distilleries You Need to Know
Bourbon Country has expanded to Northern Kentucky and beyond. Here are the key players to get familiar with.
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These Locally-Made Bourbons Are Still Sleeping
Three tri-state bourbons are nearly ready to come out of the barrel—here’s what their master distillers expect.
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Neeley Family Distillery Uses Moonshiner’s Tricks to Make Bourbon
After 11 generations, the Sparta, Kentucky distillery is finally on the right side of the law.
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Big Ice Evangelism: Why Hand-Cut Ice Is Better For Bourbon
After James Ferguson had his first piece of hand-cut ice in bourbon four years ago, he’s been preaching it ever since
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How Ricardo Grant Became a Boss
From starting businesses to hosting art shows, Ricardo Grant has embraces the value of reaching out and making connections. He lives by a favorite childhood saying: “closed mouths don’t get fed.”
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Jessica Banish Changes The Narrative at Three Keys Distillery
Founded in 2016, the Burlington distillery has become an inextricable part of the Bluegrass State’s bourbon culture.
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Brain Brew Tailors Whiskey to Your Taste
The Newtown distillery offers a customizable sampling experience that lets you customize and take home the perfect whiskey for you.
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Hannah Lowen Explains What Sets New Riff Distilling Apart
The Vice President of operations at also reflects on the local bourbon brand’s origins.
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The Art of Reviving Price Hill
There’s no road map for successfully bringing back a struggling neighborhood. On the west side, these residents and nonprofit leaders are figuring it out as they go.
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Brough Brothers Cofound Kentucky’s First Black-Owned Distillery
That historic and important distinction is just one of many noteworthy attributes of the new bourbon brand led by Kentucky-born brothers Victor, Bryson, and Christian Yarbrough.
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Four Roses Visitor Center Is a Gateway to a World of Bourbon
The new visitor center at Four Roses embraces the distillery’s nearly 140-year history and makes bourbon lovers from around the world feel right at home.
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Sipping History at Old Pogue Distillery
The Old Pogue Distillery in Maysville has deep roots in Kentucky’s original Bourbon Country
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Chad Brizendine Forges His Own Path with O.K.I. Bourbon
With Jake Warm, Brizendine took over O.K.I. in 2020 looking for a way to stay true to tradition while charting new bourbon territory.
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Frontlines
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The Music Resource Center Is Tuned into Teenagers
After 15 years, the nonprofit continues to inspire young people to follow their passion and their dreams.
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Someone Is Leaving Novels for Passersby to Find and Take Home
Learn the secrets behind the Under Cover Book Club.
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Cameron Mundon Creates Fashion-Forward Streetwear
The owner of Fly by Nature says streetwear has taken over the world of fashion, and he’s helping to lead the charge in Cincinnati and beyond.
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Queen City Clay’s Pot of Gold
The Norwood studio and shop makes room for everyone with plenty of space for galleries, classrooms, and retail space.
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Historic Hyde Park Home Adapts To The Times
See inside this Handasyde Court estate with country club views and a proud history.
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Radar
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ArtWorks Transforms Alleyways into Masterpieces
This unique project from ArtWorks creates an evolving artistic reinvention of Bolivar Alley.
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Columns
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Step Up to the Plate
I don’t know much about baseball, but I’m a big fan of suburban city council meetings.
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Editor’s Letter, September 2022: The Rise of Bourbon
How do we examine the reignition of bourbon’s popularity in our region and beyond?
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Dr. Know: Karmic Hills, Restroom Noises, and the Westwood Library
The good doctor explores the origins of street names, libraries—and even shares some legal advice.
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Dine
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Revamping Old Traditions at Via Vite
After some major renovations, Via Vite is back—more comfortable, and flavorful, than ever.
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Holy Macaroni: Soul Secrets Serves Up Comfort Food
With fish platters, cornbread, and a list of sides a mile long — Soul Secrets has you covered.
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Shake it Up with Nomad’s Boozy Treats
The popular Fairfield Avenue hangout offers decadent and cleverly-dubbed milkshakes in Bellevue.
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Wake and Bake with Boosalis Croissants and More
Boosalis Baking’s new Kenwood location brings amazing goodies to its loyal customers.
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Phillip Baxman Delivers for Hungry Soccer Fans
The executive chef for FC Cincinnati loves the sport as much as he loves to cook.
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