Emporium 109

09/04/2026

It’s National Bourbon Heritage Month and we’re celebrating all month long!

09/04/2026

You guys! It’s our month!
🥃It’s National Bourbon Heritage Month! 🥃
Not that we need a month dedicated to bourbon to remind us of how fabulous it is, but, it gives us an excuse to go even more bourbon crazy!
Just a little factual information about bourbon:
Congress actually officially recognized bourbon as a distinctive product of the United States back in the 1960’s.
While all bourbon is whiskey, not all whiskey is bourbon. To be considered an actual bourbon, the whiskey must be made in the United States from a mash bill of at least 51% corn, aged in new charred oak barrels, and bottled at 80 proof or more.
While there are hundreds of brands of bourbon, the oldest continuously operating bourbon distillery in America is the Buffalo Trace Distillery, which has made whiskey on its Frankfort, Kentucky site since 1775.
We go through a ton of Buffalo Trace here at Emporium 109. Our guests enjoy it near, on the rocks, or even in some of our specialty cocktails and old fashioneds.
Our guests also enjoy a great deal of Old Forester 1910 in our signature and best selling 109 Old Fashioned.
Old Forester is actually the first bottled bourbon. The 1910 is named as such because in 1910, a fire on Whiskey Row led to Old Forester being re-barreled into heavily charred barrels.
We have over 120 bourbons and over 300 whiskey/whisky options in total!
Make sure you stop in to try one of your favorites or maybe discover something new!
Don’t forget that we have a specialty Old Fashioned menu as well as a Build Your Own Old Fashioned option that allows you to choose your ingredients! Choose your bourbon/whiskey option, bitters flavor, simple syrup flavor, type of cherry, and whether you would like a candied orange peel or not. We’ve seen some very interesting combinations! We’ve also made some very interesting combinations ourselves over the years. Try your hand at concocting your own Old Fashioned.
We hope to see you soon to see which bourbon(s) is your favorite!
Buffalo Trace Distillery Old Forester

09/04/2026

Sorry, folks, we have to postpone our Dolly-oke event this evening. Unfortunately, Hopeless Holler Trading Co, who was supposed to provide the sound equipment will not be able to make it in due to a family medical issue. We will let you know if we reschedule.
🥃 🍽️ ✨But don’t let that stop you from coming in for great food, great cocktails, and great company today at Emporium 109.
Hope to see you all in here today and tonight to get your eat on and get your drink on! We will be waiting with bells on! Actually, that’s a lie. That would be annoying. Just jingle jingle jingle all day and night. No thank you. However, we will be waiting with a smile on our faces and ready to provide you with a great service! 😊

08/30/2026

We all loved Dolly. In honor, this Friday we will have Dolly-oke! Wear your favorite Dolly gear, costume, or just your favorite country music attire for an evening of fun belting out your favorite country or Dolly tunes! We will also have some Dolly Drink specials. *sound equipment provided by Hopeless Holler Trading Co. Make sure you check them out for some great bluegrass and country gear!

08/29/2026

Tonight’s featured liquor collection:
🍸 Belvedere Organic Vodka
🌵 Don Julio 1942 Añejo
🥃 Blanton’s Single Barrel Special Reserve Bourbon
🍹 Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum
☘️ Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

Belvedere Vodka Don Julio Tequila Blanton's "The Original Single Barrel" Bourbon

08/29/2026

In the area heading to the Ironman National Pro Motocross Championship at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana today? Make sure you stop in and see us at Emporium 109 for lunch, dinner, or drinks. We are located just a short drive from the Ironman Raceway in downtown Ladoga. We also offer online ordering for pick up on our website http://www.emporium109.com as well as call in orders at (765)942-5037.

**Mention that you're here racing or spectating at the race and receive $5 off one appetizer.**

Pro Motocross SuperMotocross

08/28/2026

Jeff with Zink is here this evening with some Stella & Shuffleboard fun! Come on out and see him! Sample some Stella Artois and try your hand at shuffleboard!
Stella Artois

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Weekend cocktail special! So refreshing!
Ciroc

08/28/2026

Come on in and try our weekend special cocktail. It’s super refreshing! Our Honey Melon Spritz.
Cîroc Honey Melon, house made honey lemon simple syrup, and Fever Tree Ginger Ale make a perfect summer drink! Ciroc cocktails #