KDA says return of tariffs on whiskey is a threat to growth of Kentucky’s distilled spirits industry
The looming return of tariffs on American Whiskey is threatening the unprecedented growth of the Commonwealth’s distilling industry, which is…
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New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis named new chair of Kentucky Distiller’s Association
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) on Wednesday announced Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling, has been elected Chair of…
New Riff Distillery, The Party Source founder Ken Lewis awarded lifetime achievement award from KDA
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducted five bourbon legends into its ranks this week, including The Party Source and…
New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis among 2024 inductees into KDA Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame’s 2024 class includes the first Black chemist at Brown-Forman, a veteran visitor center manager…
NKY Chamber presents its Community Award to Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) presented Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling, with the NKY Community…
New Riff Distillery meets inventory requirements, advances to KDA ‘Proof’ level membership
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has announced that New Riff Distillery has met the inventory requirements to advance to “Proof” level…
NKY Chamber hosts October Eggs ‘N Issues: Bourbon Business in Northern Kentucky
On Tuesday, October 15, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host Eggs ‘N Issues: Bourbon Business in…
Ohio bests KY in New Riff Distilling National Bourbon Day interstate tug-of-war on the Purple People Bridge
The first New Riff Distilling National Bourbon Day interstate tug-of-war is in the book and the team from Ohio is…
New Riff Distilling brings back Big Bourbon Toast, adds interstate tug of war on Purple People Bridge
New Riff Distilling is celebrating the storied history and bright future of Bourbon in the region with its 2nd annual Big Bourbon Toast….
‘World’s Biggest Bourbon Toast’ on Purple People Bridge introduces New Riff’s signature product
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor New Riff Distilling hosted what it billed as the “World’s Biggest Bourbon Toast” on…
New Riff Distilling going for Guinness World Record for ‘Biggest Bourbon Toast’ for launch of its whiskey
New Riff Distilling, a Northern Kentucky distillery offering a new riff on American whiskey, will host the “World’s Biggest Bourbon…
New Riff Distilling to offer its new ‘Bottled in Bond’ bourbon, after four years of aging, this fall
Northern Kentucky’s New Riff Distilling is offering a new riff on American whiskey, with the release of its Bourbon that…
Rep. Dennis Keene recognized as one of top legislators who are vocal on social media for tourism
Identified as being a vocal legislator on social media for tourism in Kentucky, Representative Dennis Keene was recognized at the…
Kenton County Judge/Executive provides update on new administration building to Covington Rotary
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann provided some details on the progress of the new…
Kenton County selects Turner Construction team for administration building and 303 Court Street project
NKyTribune staff The Kenton County Fiscal Court Wednesday chose the proposal of a team led by Turner Construction Company to…
Kenton County provides information about new administration building, seeks input, at open house
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A wealth of information was available about plans for the new Kenton County Administration…
New Riff Distilling Whiskey Campus, $7.5 million project, coming to Newport’s west side
The City of Newport approved a development agreement Monday night that would bring the $7.5 million New Riff Distilling Whiskey…
Why NKY? Business leaders answer that question and others at Chamber of Commerce Eggs ‘N Issues
Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The question “Why NKY?” was answered by three of the region’s business leaders at the…