Explore Cincinnati’s Best Bourbon, Beer & Wine Tours

Cincy Brew Bus — Newport, Kentucky Bourbon, Beer & Wine Tours

Cincy Brew Bus delivers guided tasting tours from Newport, Kentucky to breweries, distilleries, and wineries across the Cincinnati region. The company’s tour roster includes specialized experiences for bourbon tasting, craft beer sampling, and urban wine tastings, combining transportation, guided commentary, and tasting portions to showcase local producers and Cincinnati’s brewing heritage.

Tours Offered

• Bourbon Tasting AND Distillery Tour — A Cincinnati Distillery Tasting Tour featuring visits to New Riff or Boone County and Second Sight Spirits. Includes an educational journey through bourbon production and a curated flight at Bourbon Haus 1841 or Littlefield.
• Cincinnati Craft Brewery Tasting Tour-3 Hop Stop — A three-brewery tour with behind-the-scenes access, trivia, snacks, and a giant pretzel. Typical duration is 3-4 hours and includes multiple craft beer tastings.
• Underground Tunnel Brewery District And Craft Beer Tasting — A tour along the Brewing Heritage Trail that explores historic breweries and underground lagering cellars, followed by tastings at three local craft breweries and a souvenir glass.
• Bourbon, Brews and a Winery Too! — A combined tasting experience visiting a winery, a distillery, and a brewery with guided tours and sampling at each stop.
• Cincinnati Urban Wine Tasting-Cincy Wine Wagon — An urban wine tasting route sampling 4-7 wines at venues such as Skeleton Root, Revel OTR Winery, and EMMA Wine Bar, with transportation included.

What to Expect

Guests can expect guided transportation between venues, structured tasting portions, and educational commentary about brewing and distilling techniques. Tours often offer behind-the-scenes access, curated bourbon or beer flights, light snacks, and memorabilia such as souvenir glasses. Guides incorporate local history and brewing trivia to enhance the experience and connect tastings to Cincinnati’s beverage story.

Route Highlights and Venues

Common stops include New Riff, Boone County distilleries, Second Sight Spirits, Bourbon Haus 1841, Littlefield, Skeleton Root, Revel OTR Winery, and EMMA Wine Bar, depending on the selected itinerary. The Underground Tunnel Brewery District route emphasizes historic lagering cellars and Cincinnati’s long brewing tradition.

Booking and Practical Info

Cincy Brew Bus operates from Newport, Kentucky. Reservations are recommended for most experiences and some tours list a typical duration of 3-4 hours. Tours are designed to provide a convenient way to sample multiple producers in a single outing while minimizing transportation concerns and coordinating site access.

Why Choose These Tours

The mix of bourbon distillery tours, craft brewery tastings, and urban wine routes allows guests to tailor experiences to personal preferences. Whether sampling curated bourbon flights, enjoying a giant pretzel alongside beer tastings, or exploring historic brewery tunnels, these tours connect participants with Cincinnati’s beverage scene through guided, multi-stop itineraries.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do tours include tastings? Yes. All listed tours feature tasting portions at participating breweries, distilleries, or wineries.
• How long are the tours? Durations vary by itinerary; the Cincinnati Craft Brewery Tasting Tour-3 Hop Stop is noted as approximately 3-4 hours.
• Where do tours start? Tours operate from Newport, Kentucky; specific meeting locations depend on the selected itinerary.

Additional details: Guides on Cincy Brew Bus routes combine local brewing and distilling history with practical tasting guidance. Several tours provide behind-the-scenes access to production areas when available, and many itineraries include a curated tasting flight — such as a bourbon flight at Bourbon Haus 1841 or a selection of 4-7 wines on the urban wine tasting route. Visitors should review individual tour pages for exact stops and sample sizes before booking. Booking ahead secures preferred dates and helps coordinate site access at popular venues. Check availability early to reserve preferred tour today.