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A live conversation from Kentucky Bourbon Festival with Augusta Distillery’s national brand ambassador Matt Groves, explores how a small river town builds a premium, single‑barrel bourbon brand while keeping community at its core. We taste Buckner’s 10 and 13, unpack Old Route 8, announce surprise drops, and share a vintage 1946 pour that connects past to future.

• festival energy, industry friendships, and why bourbon is community
• Augusta visitor experience with lawn seating, music, and fair-pour access
• moving from NDP at bottle to 24/7 production and new rickhouses
• single barrel, cask strength, unfiltered, minimum eight years
• taxes, yields, and the cost of uncompromised aging
• Old Route 8 tasting notes and dependable value
• Buckner’s 13 and 10 profiles, cinnamon, brown sugar, layered finishes
• Riverproof series blending for distillery-only creativity
• 8 and 8 highball with Ale-8 as a modern classic
• vintage 1946 Dalíng pour and the case for past and future greatness
• giving back to Augusta’s school and ballfield with real dollars
• why Augusta is a destination: barrel thieving, bottling, and fall events

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A live sit‑down with Matt Groves from Kentucky Bourbon Festival turns into a masterclass on how a small river town built a premium bourbon brand without losing its heart. We’re joined by Augusta Distillery’s national brand ambassador to dig into what makes single‑barrel, cask‑strength whiskey feel both world‑class and welcoming: a visitor experience designed for lingering, fair‑pour access to ultra‑premium bottles, and a production engine running 24/7 with new rickhouses coming online. If you’ve ever wondered how a brand can be NDP at the bottle while laying down barrels daily, or why the words unfiltered and uncompromised still matter, this one hits the spot.

We taste through Old Route 8, Buckner’s 13, and Buckner’s 10—calling out the signatures that keep fans lining up: brown sugar and dark fruit, cinnamon warmth that stays clean, and a “dessert in a glass” profile that turns into an old fashioned over a single cube. Festival highlights abound—light‑yield unicorns selling out in hours, surprise drops of Buckner’s 17 and hazmat 13—and a smart, simple cocktail reveal: the 8 and 8 highball with Kentucky’s own Ale‑8, a fresh upgrade on the classic 7 and 7 that brings high‑proof whiskey into easy‑drinking territory. Along the way, we share a rare 1946 vintage pour that connects dust, medicine‑sweet cherry, and history to the present, a reminder that some of the best bourbon was made decades ago—and some is quietly aging for drinkers yet to come.

Underneath the proofs and pours is purpose. Every bottle points back to Augusta, Kentucky: a flood‑tested river town, a one‑building K‑12 school, and a community that’s received real support—funded arts, a renovated ballfield with the Cincinnati Reds, and a sense of pride you can feel on the lawn outside the distillery. Consider this your invite to make the trip: thieve from barrels, bottle your own, sit by the fire pits, and watch the ferry cross the Ohio as the leaves turn. If you love bourbon culture—barrel picks, rare releases, and stories that stick—you’ll feel right at home. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves single

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We map out the full Bourbon on the Banks weekend—kickoff at Whiskey Thief, Friday auction, and a citywide Saturday—then rate The Beautiful and the Damned’s “The Last Lion” with a balanced, peach-forward breakdown. We share how to join the fun even without tickets and where to find us live.

• sponsor shout for Whiskey Thief tasting rooms and barrel picks
• travel plans, live podcast setup, where and when to meet us
• what makes Bourbon on the Banks unique in Frankfurt
• Friday charity auction culture and shared bottles
• guest drop-ins, pod schedule, and after-hours scene
• Old Louisville Whiskey Company experience and move to Shively
• The Beautiful and the Damned brand story and sourcing approach
• The Last Lion specs, tasting notes, and 16/18 score
• platforms to watch and listen, plus merch availability

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A sold-out ticket doesn’t stop the party when an entire town turns into a bourbon playground. We’re heading back to Frankfurt for Bourbon on the Banks, kicking off at Whiskey Thief with all-day barrel picks and rolling into a Friday charity auction where winners crack bottles and share them on the spot. Then Saturday the streets light up—tasting tents, food trucks, surprise cameos, and a citywide after-hours scene that proves why this festival punches above its weight.

Between route-planning and meetups, we set up the mics for live conversations with brands you love and the folks behind them. Think fast-moving floor interviews, real-time tasting notes, and the kind of stories that only spill when the corks do. We also dive into a focused bottle breakdown: The Beautiful and the Damned’s “The Last Lion,” a six-and-a-half-year cask strength straight bourbon at 114.2 proof. Expect a plush nose with peach-pastry vibes, a full, viscous body, confectioner’s sweetness over caramel, and a medium finish with a touch of tannin. Our score: 16/18—balanced, expressive, and worth chasing if stone fruit is your lane.

If you’re coming to Frankfurt, here’s the play: Thursday at Whiskey Thief, Friday’s dinner and auction, Saturday’s festival by day and street fair by night. No tickets? Still go—Buffalo Trace and J. Mattingly are nearby, and the after-hours energy is where friendships take root. Look for our Scotchy Bourbon Boys tent, bring a cigar for the outdoor spaces, and say hello for a quick pour and a selfie. Follow on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart, and catch different video cuts on YouTube, Facebook, X, and TikTok. If you had a pour today that surprised you, tell us about it—and if this guide helped, tap follow, drop five stars on Apple, and share the episode with your bourbon crew.

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Black Diamond Bourbon combines innovative boxcar aging with a thoughtful blend of Middle West and MGP whiskeys to create a uniquely Appalachian expression that honors Ohio's coal mining heritage.

• A bourbon that scores an impressive 15/18 on the Old Louisville Whiskey Company's barrel bottle breakdown scale
• Mash bill of 71% corn, 24% rye, and 5% barley bottled at 103 proof
• The only bourbon in America aged in railroad boxcars, creating unique temperature fluctuations
• A blend of 5.5-year Middle West Spirits and 4.5-year MGP distillate
• Flavor profile featuring vanilla, caramel corn, French toast, almond, and chocolate notes
• Part of a larger mission to revitalize historic coal mining communities across Southeast Ohio
• Available in five taproom locations: Nelsonville, Circleville, Marietta, Shawnee, and Greenfield
• Developed in partnership with former MGP master blender Sam Schmetzler

If you're in Ohio, pick up a bottle of Black Diamond Bourbon from your local OHLQ store. Come visit one of our five taprooms to experience our beers, cocktails, and the full spirit of Appalachian hospitality.

Few things capture the essence of a region quite like its spirits, and Black Diamond Bourbon serves as a liquid love letter to Appalachian Ohio's coal mining heritage. This isn't just another craft bourbon—it's the centerpiece of a remarkable revitalization effort breathing new life into historic small towns across Southeast Ohio's former coal country.

What sets Black Diamond apart is their revolutionary aging process. In partnership with the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, they've transformed vintage railroad boxcars into "rolling rickhouses." These unique aging environments create natural temperature and humidity fluctuations that impart distinctive character to the whiskey. As the first and only bourbon in America aged this way, each sip connects you to both innovation and tradition.

The liquid itself represents a thoughtful collaboration between regional distilleries. Blending 5.5-year-old Middle West Spirits bourbon with 4.5-year-old MGP distillate creates a 103-proof expression with a mash bill of 71% corn, 24% rye, and 5% barley. This combination delivers a sensory experience worthy of its 15/18 rating on the barrel bottle breakdown scale—notes of caramel corn and vanilla on the nose lead to a palate reminiscent of French toast with almond extract and cinnamon, finishing with touches of tropical fruit and chocolate.

Behind Black Diamond stands a development group dedicated to creating gathering spaces in towns once powered by coal. From their distillery in Nelsonville to taprooms in Circleville, Marietta, Shawnee, and Greenfield, each location preserves historic structures while generating economic opportunities for locals. The Black Diamond Tavern in Shawnee exemplifies this mission—housed in an 1877 building once crumbling into its basement, now restored as a community cornerstone featuring locally-sourced cuisine and an impressive whiskey selection.

Whether you're a bourbon enthusiast seeking new experiences or someone who appreciates the intersection of craft spirits and community revival, Black Diamond offers something truly special. Find a bottle at your local Ohio liquor store or better yet, plan a visit to experience firsthand how this remarkable spirit is helping transform Appalachian Ohio, one pour at a time.

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