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How a small town festival becomes bourbon’s beating heart
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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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Chapters
1. Sponsor: Whiskey Thief Tasting Rooms (00:00:00)
2. Trip Plans & Live Broadcast Setup (00:04:48)
3. Platforms, Community, and Merch (00:10:03)
4. What Makes Bourbon on the Banks Special (00:19:38)
5. Guests, Lives, and Festival Atmosphere (00:32:18)
6. Friday Auction, Sharing Culture, Nightlife (00:44:10)
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