Bourbon on the Banks: A Bourbon Festival of Community and Craft

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The Bourbon on the Banks festival in Frankfurt, Kentucky is
expanding with more exclusive offerings while maintaining its
charitable mission that raised $80,000 for local causes last
year. Festival organizers Amzie Wenning, Diane Strong, and Rene
True share what makes this year's event special with notable
upgrades to distillery participation, barrel picks, and special
events.

• Thursday kickoff includes bourbon boat tours with Heather
Wibbels and a party at Whiskey Thief Distillery
• Friday features a bourbon pairing with Peggy Noe Stevens and a
VIP event highlighting the Women of Bourbon
• This year's VIP event will include exclusive pours not
available during the Saturday festival
• Auction items include a private barrel from LF Heritage and a
design-your-own-mash-bill experience from Whiskey Thief
• Festival has expanded to include 10-11 unique barrel picks from
distilleries like Angel's Envy, Bespoken, and Chicken Cock
• After party features American Idol winner Noah Thompson and is
open to the public, not just festival attendees
• New accommodations include bourbon-themed hotels The Delegate
and The Ashbrook within walking distance
• Twilight tickets ($55) are still available for Saturday from
4-6pm, offering access to all distilleries
• Festival grounds have recovered well from recent flooding and
will have an expanded footprint

Twilight tickets are available at bourbononthebanks.org for those
who want to experience the festival and after party.

From exclusive barrel picks to charity auctions that fuel
community support, the Bourbon on the Banks festival has evolved
into one of Kentucky's most distinctive bourbon experiences. This
annual celebration brings together distillers, enthusiasts, and
the community of Frankfurt for a weekend that extends far beyond
typical whiskey tastings.

What sets this festival apart is its mission—last year alone, the
event raised $80,000 for local charities. With this success,
organizers have expanded their offerings while maintaining the
intimate, community-driven feel that attendees love. The 2023
festival, taking place October 3-5, features an impressive array
of experiences including a special Friday VIP event highlighting
the Women of Bourbon with exclusive pours not available during
the main festival.

Barrel pick enthusiasts will find extraordinary offerings this
year, with 10-11 unique selections from distilleries like Angel's
Envy, Whiskey Thief, and Bespoken Spirits (featuring a
nine-and-a-half-year hazmat Barton finished in Riesling ice wine
barrels). The charity auction promises rare bottles from Buffalo
Trace alongside unique experiences like designing your own mash
bill with Whiskey Thief Distillery—opportunities that can't be
found elsewhere.

The festival experience extends throughout Frankfurt, with the
Goodwood After Party featuring 2022 American Idol winner Noah
Thompson, bourbon-themed hotels like The Delegate and The
Ashbrook offering accommodations within walking distance, and
local establishments like House of Commons becoming gathering
spots for bourbon enthusiasts and distillers alike. Despite
recent flooding challenges, the festival grounds have recovered
well with an expanded footprint to accommodate more distilleries
than ever before.

While general admission tickets have sold out, Twilight tickets
remain available for $55, offering entry from 4-6 PM on Saturday
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