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Twelve NKY establishments make The Bourbon Review’s ‘America’s Best Bourbon Bars 2022’


Twelve Northern Kentucky establishments were recently named to The Bourbon Review’s list of America’s Best Bourbon Bars 2022.


Rich’s Proper Food & Drink, Bourbon Haus 1841, Tousey House Tavern (https://touseyhouse.com/), Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar (OKBB), Newberry’s Prohibition Bourbon Bar, Smoke Justis, Libby’s Southern Comfort, Wiseguys at Goodfellas Mainstrasse, Revival Vintage Spirits & Bottle Shop, Midway Café, The Globe, and Purple Poulet all received a spot on the coveted list.
 
The list has been compiled every year since 2013 by the publication’s editorial board.

The editorial team combs through various establishments they’ve visited and written about across the country and look to feedback from followers on social media to curate the list. Bars make the list for having the most expensive whiskey lists, mix the most exciting cocktails, select the best single barrels and have teams of hardworking, passionate and knowledgeable staff.

Newberry’s Prohibition Bourbon Bar

“It’s no secret that Kentucky is the epicenter of bourbon culture and heritage, and we see Northern Kentucky as the gateway to a Bourbon State of Mind,” said meetNKY President and CEO Julie Kirkpatrick. “Each one of these bars has a unique story and incredibly talented staff that help make our region a destination for bourbon enthusiasts from around the world. At meetNKY, we’re dedicated to showcasing and celebrating each of them, along with many more great places here in Northern Kentucky.”
 
Eleven of the twelve bars made the list for the second year in a row.

New to it in 2022 is Purple Poulet, a southern bourbon bistro inspired by the cuisines of Charleston and New Orleans, with an infusion of Kentucky.
 
“We’re honored to make the list this year among such great bourbon bars in our community,” said Rick Zumwalde, Owner, Purple Poulet. “We look forward to continuing to serve our current customer base and welcome new ones in our doors looking for a world-class bourbon experience.”
 
Bourbon enthusiasts are invited to celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month throughout the remainder of September. The holiday is a month-long celebration of “America’s Native Spirit,” and meetNKY encourages bourbon curious patrons and enthusiasts alike to celebrate by checking out one or more of these 12, nationally acclaimed bars.
 
For more information on various events and specials for National Bourbon Heritage Month, visit thebline.com. To learn more about meetNKY, visit meetnky.com.


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