Augusta Distillery

Brandon Peebles

2024-05

Cory gave us our tour and tasting and he was awesome! He talked to us like he'd known us for years. Very personable and entertaining. The experience of tasting from the barrels and filling our bottles from the same barrels was top notch. I'll definitely be back and that's saying a lot since I live 8 hours away.

Ron P

2024-05

Excellent experience. Andrew was incredible as our tour guide very pleasant to talk to. I see that you guys are under construction heavily and not quite up to distilling yet. But I’m excited to come back and see when you’re finally in production. Thank you so much for, the view into your business

trevor metzger

2024-04

This was an amazing experience on the first barrel pick for Indiana with Indiana Bourbon Club and Crafters! The Augusta team was exceptional with Billy and Matt adding outstanding insights, guidance, and hospitality! This is a must visit stop for any serious bourbon enthusiasts, and should be added to the Bourbon Trail as a regular destination! The quality and attention to detail in both the environment and experience makes this an unforgettable memory! Will return.

Jenna Stregowski

2024-03

Love this place! I did the tasting for my birthday and it was a blast. Many thanks to Cory—he was really knowledgeable and fun. And the bourbon was delicious so we brought home a bunch. Looking forward to watching them grow. We can’t wait to come back!

Rob Kirkpatrick

2024-04

Had a great time at the Distillery, the guided barrel tasting and fill your own bottle with what you tasted was fantastic. Our guide was Bill and he knew his Bourbon and made the experience great and he and the entire staff are passionate about the product. Would certainly recommend stopping if you have a chance, the Bourbon is great and they have big plans underway for the distillery. Cheers!

mrstorey83

2024-05

This was only second distillery tour and tasting but it's going to be hard to top! Cory was excellent! Being able to fill a bottle directly from the barrel you tasted is one of a kind. Can't wait to go back and see all the new additions.

Cynthia Grannen

2024-04

This was the most entertaining and interactive distillery visit I’ve had. We had a private tour led by Corey. He gave us an unparalleled experience to tap three different barrels of bourbon as part of our tasting. There’s a rye heavy bourbon, a middle of the line smooth and easy drinker and one that’s a bit more posh. We get to pop the bungs on each barrel and use a bourbon thief to pour their tastes and, if you want which we did labeled and pour our own bottles to take home. Totally awesome, fun experience and highly recommended!

Shelly Ackley

2024-04

We had an amazing time at Augusta Distillery! Cory was our guide, and he was so much fun! The tour was a barrel tasting, so we got to taste from each barrel and then fill a bottle if we wanted to purchase one! There were bungs in each barrel that someone on the tour got to remove! We filled our glasses with a whiskey thief. The tasting tables are stunning! The bourbons are very good, and they are busy working on an expansion! We will definitely be back!

Rob Dale

2024-02

Did my first distillery tour today at the Augusta Distillery. Loved every minute of it. Such a nice building and it's not even done yet. Can't wait to see it later this year when The Yard is done and the Buckners Library. I was even able to use a whiskey thief and fill my own bottle of bourbon with my favorite (pictured). And put my signature initials (RAD) on it. Anthony was our guide today and was awesome and so knowledgeable. You will not be disappointed.

Robert Hetzel

2024-04

What a great experience! Our guide Anthony (aka Tony sometimes) made the tour fun and informative. The bourbon is fantastic. The vision for the future of the distillery is amazing. Looking forward to the next time

Mick Rooney

2024-04

DIFFERENT FROM EVERY OTHER DISTILLERY TOUR! This was fun, well organized yet extremely personalized. Ask for Anthony… my wife (who doesn’t drink) and I had a great time and will be back. Plus the bourbon is some of the best in the world! If you are visiting the bourbon trail, this is a must stop!

Jon Fiddelke

2024-01

A fun, unique experience from this young distillery. Our host Cory was a blast, and even though he is new to bourbon was knowledgeable and a lot of fun to spend some time with. The tasting experience is unique in that you get to pull your samples straight from the barrel and enjoy them as you learn about the different bourbons inside. You also have the option to bottle your own barrel strength bourbon at the end. This distillery is worth the drive and I will be keeping an eye on them as they expand and grow. Do not sleep on this place.

maria clark

2024-03

Fantastic experience! The bourbon is great, the ambiance is seller, and all the employees are knowledgeable and friendly. We are so excited to see this place expand and see what the future holds for them! Highly highly recommend checking them out.

Lant Fogarty

2024-05

Hands down the best distillery tour I have experienced. The entire staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Cory made the tasting experience one I will not forget. Getting hands on with the tasting experience is unmatched and made for an excellent time. The distillery itself was still under construction, but I was guided through it. Working in construction it was awesome to see how it all comes together. 100% will be back and recommend it to anyone.

Michael McMahen

2024-03

My wife and I went for a tour yesterday. We had Anthony as our guide. Unfortunately, due to some soon to be great things. It was more of a sampling and look at what's coming.Can't wait for it to be completed to get the full Augusta experience.

Eric Hawkins

2024-04

Absolutely wonderful time hearing all about the distillery and pouring our own bottles from the casks we sampled. Excellent experience. And I promised Corey that I’d learn to properly pronounce “route” 😂. Thank you Corey for a great day, and I probably spelled your name wrong….but it rhymes with route 😊. You were awesome!!

John Swavely

2024-05

Our second time visiting The distillery and a great experience each time, great to see the growth and expansion of the operations there. Corey and Ed did a fantastic job with our tasting and tour, I highly recommend any bourbon fans make the visit there.

Jennifer Ledonne

2024-02

Cory gave a great tour, striking right blend of informational and entertaining. The tasting included option to not only fill your own tasting glass from the barrel, but fill a bottle from the barrel you wanted to take home with you. Looking forward to the big plans coming to fruition this year. We will definitely be back!

Alisha Neagle

2023-10

Such an awesome place!! We loved the atmosphere and the amazing generosity of the entire staff! We toured the distillery on my birthday and they went above and beyond to make me special! Billy did a phenomenal job as our tour guide and we especially loved the whole bottling experience! It will be a great keepsake for years to come. Highly recommend! Can’t say enough great things about this place and the staff! A MUST see!!

Eric T

2024-04

We really enjoyed our time here. Bill was a great guide and made the bourbon sampling experience really fun.

Michele Meyer

2024-04

Had the best tour of Augusta Distillery with our tour guide, Cory. Both informative and entertaining. He was very knowledgeable about the process of making your delicious bourbon! Thanks for a memorable trip!

Larry Trite

2024-04

We had a great time ! It's a must do of you find yourself in Northeast Kentucky. Amazing bourbon and the staff are truly southern hospitality. Thanks to Cory our guide he made it so fun. We will be back to see the progress with the company..

Sarah Wehrle

2024-03

Great experience! Bill was a great tour guide and host. We definitely want to come back when construction is finished!

Ryenn Dixon

2024-02

Tracie gave a great tour. We loved talking with Cory and Bobby. Also, so cool to see the distillery in the process of expanding. We can't wait to come back and see it as it continue to grow!

Shannon Lasiter

2023-11

I absolutely loved this place, although they are under renovation it was still an amazing experience. It was very personable and hands on.Nick Burns is a great guy and done great explaining the process of making bourbon. I definitely recommend booking a tour and tasting a great product. I look forward to returning.

owen Cusick

2024-03

Had a great time at the augusta distillery i was in a group of 5 and 1 infant. Cory was the man that got is through our tasting he is amazing super friendly and amazing knowledge of the bourbon and the building! Will definitely be coming back!

Ann Cly

2024-05

Our visit to the Augusta Distillery was amazing! From the moment we walked in and were greeted by Corey, to the tasting and tour. We were well educated by Corey on their history, what the future looks like and all the fun and exciting projects they have currently going on. We look forward to our next visit and listening to some live music. The visitors center is very clean, modern and well laid out.

Amy Ely

2023-11

My husband and I were excited to find an online article about Augusta Distillery winning Best Bourbon at the SF World Spirits Competition, so I quickly booked them as the first stop on our Bourbon trip! Believe me, you need to experience this boutique distillery firsthand! From the aged patina of the brick building to the tasting room, you could feel the Kentucky roots went deep! Cory, our Tasting Master, really knew his stuff, and was hilarious! He kept the flow of conversation going and made sure that every tour participant interacted at whatever level they felt comfortable. We stole our own samples and eventually bottled five bottles from the Riverside Collection, then picked up a bottle of Old Route 8, which just received Gold at the NYWSC. I'm a bourbon person, and I was impressed by each sample and style I tasted. The mash bills are varied, but equally excellent. Knowing that all their bourbon supplies come from Kentucky is niche and carries some additional gravitas! The owner is obviously well versed in marketing as well as bourbon, because the atmosphere is immaculate! Definitely Insta and TikTok friendly for influencers, or just a gorgeous venue for someone whose wants to try some bourbon! I highly recommend a stop here, and ask for Cory, he will make sure you gain some knowledge and keep you entertained.

Brooke Callen

2023-10

As a gin drinker, I would highly recommend experiencing this distillery. Augusta did a great job of helping me understand how to appreciate Kentucky bourbon to such a degree that I brought a bottle home to Seattle. We experienced the paid tour, barrel tested 3 barrels, stole a little bourbon, and brought home a little swag. It was worth the drive from Cincinnati. Thanks Augusta Distillery!

Yulia Gudkova

2024-05

We came on Augusta Distillery by accident while we had lunch at Beehive restaurant. Me and my boyfriend love taking bourbon tours and this one was the best of them all. we miss start of the tour by a couple minutes and the they set us up with Cory for a personal tour. He was amazing and made us feel like vip’s. We are planning to come back and bring family members with us next time. Augusta Distillery and Cory thank you for making this day special and memorable for me and my boyfriend.