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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T103000
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SUMMARY:Bourbon Capital Academy’s “Bourbon in Bardstown”
DESCRIPTION:Event Name:\nBourbon Capital Academy’s “Bourbon in Bardstown” \nEvent Date:\n2024-10-26 \nWebsite / Ticket Link: \nHome \n \nLocation:\n114 North 5th Street\, Bardstown\, KY \nEvent Host:\nBourbon Capital Academy \nEvent Description / Other Info:\nOur unique bourbon education experience\, Bourbon in Bardstown – Old School vs. New School\, offered in the Brindiamo Penthouse in historic Spalding Hall in downtown Bardstown\, will give you an in-depth knowledge of bourbon and the role Bardstown has played in its evolution and cultivation in today’s culture worldwide. \nYou will begin your experience with a personal tour of the Oscar Getz Museum of Bourbon History\, hitting the highlights. You will then be escorted upstairs to our purpose built classroom in the Brindiamo Penthouse! Once upstairs\, we will dive into the history of Bardstown and use an innovative bourbon tasting (aptly named the Taste of Bardstown) to tell the story of our most historic distilleries vs. our newer distilleries. Through a flight of four pours from among our nine partner distilleries\, you will learn about bourbon\, Bardstown\, and so much more. \nTake home several gifts from your Academy experience: a custom Bardstown Distillers map to display\, logoed Bourbon Capital Academy glass\, Field Notes for future reference\, and more. Cheers! \n$85 per guest \nTicket website: https://bourboncapitalacademy.com/classes/#id=bourbon-capital-academy
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/bourbon-capital-academys-bourbon-in-bardstown-2/
LOCATION:Bourbon Capital Academy\, 114 North 5th Street\, Bardstown\, KY\, 40004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Distilleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T180000
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SUMMARY:Clermont Supper Club - Booker’s 2024 Releases
DESCRIPTION:From website: \n\nClermont Supper Club \nJoin Master Distillers Fred and Freddie Noe at The Kitchen Table Restaurant and be among the first to enjoy the latest releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co.\n522 Happy Hollow Rd\, Clermont\, KY 40110 \nJoin Master Distillers Fred and Freddie Noe at The Kitchen Table Restaurant and be among the first to enjoy the latest releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Each Clermont Supper Club features Beam-inspired fare\, unique cocktails\, and behind-the-barrel stories from the First Family of Bourbon. \n  \nAt Clermont Supper Club\, guests taste the latest James B. Beam Distilling Co. releases alongside a specially crafted dinner paired with a selection of cocktails and pours from The James B. Beam Distilling Co. portfolio. Following dinner\, guests have the opportunity to purchase limited offerings and merchandise after hours at The American Outpost. \n  \nExperience Features: \nHosted by Master Distillers Fred & Freddie Noe at The Kitchen Table\nPrivate dinner featuring handcrafted cocktails & bourbon pairing\nTaste and have the opportunity to purchase the latest releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. portfolio \n2024 Dates: \nThursday\, May 16\, 2024 – Little Book® Chapter 8\nThursday\, June 13\, 2024 – 2024 Bardstown Bourbon Collection™ James B. Beam Distilling Co. Release\nThursday\, July 18\, 2024 – Knob Creek® 2024 Releases (10 Year Rye\, BourbonXRye\, and 18 Year Old)\nThursday\, August 15\, 2024 – Bakers® 13\nThursday\, September 12\, 2024 – TOP SECRET\nThursday\, October 17\, 2024 – Booker’s 2024 Releases\nThursday\, November 14\, 2024 – Distillers’ Share™ 2024 Releases\nThursday\, December 12\, 2024 – Holiday Edition \nTime: 6:00pm-930pm EST \nPrice: $275.00 per person \nMust be 21+ \nDrink Smart®
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/clermont-supper-club-bookers-2024-releases/
LOCATION:James B. Beam Distilling Co.\, 568 Happy Hollow Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Distilleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T203000
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SUMMARY:BIG Bourbon Club: Michter's Presentation + Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Michter’s Presentation + Tasting \nEventbrite description: \n\nJoin us to meet Michter’s leaders\, sample expressions\, and explore the brand’s captivating history. \n 
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/big-bourbon-club-michters-presentation-tasting/
LOCATION:Joe’s Older Than Dirt\, 8131 New Lagrange Road\, Louisville\, KY\, 40222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Distilleries,Pop-Up Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T180000
DTSTAMP:20240913T203550Z
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SUMMARY:Bardstown\, Bourbon & Belonging: A VIP Tasting Experience
DESCRIPTION:Event Name:\nBardstown\, Bourbon & Belonging: A VIP Tasting Experience \nEvent Date:\n2024-10-05 \nWebsite / Ticket Link:\nhttps://www.bourbonandbelonging.com/events2/bardstown-bourbon-belonging-a-vip-tasting-experience \nLocation:\nBrindiamo Penthouse\, 3rd Floor 114 North 5th Street\, Bardstown\, KY\, 40004 \nEvent Host:\nBourbon Capital Academy \nEvent Description / Other Info:\nThe Bourbon Capital Alliance and five of our amazing partner distilleries are proud to host a VIP tasting experience and brand education for the Bourbon & Belonging crowd! Held in the luxurious Brindiamo Penthouse in historic Spalding Hall in downtown Bardstown\, our guests will sample 9 premium bourbons from: \n\nLog Still Distillery\nBardstown Bourbon Co.\nPreservation Distillery\nOld SteelHouse Distillery\nJames B. Beam Distilling Co.\n\nOur guests will leave with multiple parting gifts\, including (but not limited to) the following: \n\nCustom tasting mat designed just for this experience\nBourbon Capital Distillers map\nBourbon Capital Academy Field Guide\nDiscount code for future Bourbon Capital Academy experience\nDistillery gifts\nand more…\n\nTickets for this experience are limited! Our classroom sits 24. Reserve your seats soon. Cheers! \nCost: $100 \n 
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/bardstown-bourbon-belonging-a-vip-tasting-experience/
LOCATION:Bourbon Capital Academy\, 114 North 5th Street\, Bardstown\, KY\, 40004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Distilleries,LGBTQIA+
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SUMMARY:USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience
DESCRIPTION:USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience\nTaste\, sip and savor with us!\nLouisville\, KY\nOctober 5\, 2024\n1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Early Access 12:00 p.m.)\nWaterfront Park \nLooking for a culinary adventure? Look no further than the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience\, coming to Waterfront Park in Louisville\, KY on October 5\, 2024. \nTaste foods from acclaimed local chefs\, emerging talent and culinary leaders. Sip premier wine\, beer and spirits from the best regional and national brands. Savor the experience with music and live demonstrations in an elevated afternoon with friends for a single admission price. Don’t miss the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience! \nLatest Update: Get your tickets now and save with our early bird prices. Not ready to purchase? Sign up for email updates and follow us on social media or our Facebook event! \nAbout the Experience\nAt the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience\, attendees enjoy food and beverage samples\, attend demonstrations and interact with exhibitors in a beautiful outdoor setting for a single admission price. Guests can customize their experience with either General or Early Admission tickets\, as detailed below. Experience the region’s flavors and create unforgettable memories! \nWhere: Waterfront Park – 129 River Rd\, Louisville\, KY 40202\nWhen: October 5\, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Early Access 12:00 p.m.)\nParking: Free parking on site. \nAttendees must be 21 or older with valid ID. Only service animals are permitted. The event is rain or shine and there are no refunds within two weeks of the event date. Guests are encouraged to have a designated driver or take ride sharing or public transportation. Please consume responsibly. \nGeneral Admission\nThe Standard Wine & Food Experience\n$60 – Early Bird Price\nGeneral Admission tickets to the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience include standard entry to the event beginning at 1:00 p.m.\, a tasting cup\, food and beverage samples\, access to demonstrations and more. Ticket price increases to $65 on August 21 and $75 the day of the event. \nEarly Admission\nBe the First to Savor the Experience\n$70 – Early Bird Price\nEarly Admission tickets to the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience include early entry to the event beginning at 12:00 p.m.\, a tasting cup\, food and beverage samples\, access to demonstrations and more. Ticket price increases to $75 on August 21 and $85 the day of the event. \n—- \n***Description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/usa-today-wine-food-experience/
LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 129 River Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer / Brewery,Distilleries,Food & Drink,Pop-Up Events
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SUMMARY:Bourbon Capital Academy’s “Bourbon in Bardstown”
DESCRIPTION:Event Name:\nBourbon Capital Academy’s “Bourbon in Bardstown” \nEvent Date:\n2024-10-05 \nWebsite / Ticket Link: \nHome \n \nLocation:\n114 North 5th Street\, Bardstown\, KY \nEvent Host:\nBourbon Capital Academy \nEvent Description / Other Info:\nOur unique bourbon education experience\, Bourbon in Bardstown – Old School vs. New School\, offered in the Brindiamo Penthouse in historic Spalding Hall in downtown Bardstown\, will give you an in-depth knowledge of bourbon and the role Bardstown has played in its evolution and cultivation in today’s culture worldwide. \nYou will begin your experience with a personal tour of the Oscar Getz Museum of Bourbon History\, hitting the highlights. You will then be escorted upstairs to our purpose built classroom in the Brindiamo Penthouse! Once upstairs\, we will dive into the history of Bardstown and use an innovative bourbon tasting (aptly named the Taste of Bardstown) to tell the story of our most historic distilleries vs. our newer distilleries. Through a flight of four pours from among our nine partner distilleries\, you will learn about bourbon\, Bardstown\, and so much more. \nTake home several gifts from your Academy experience: a custom Bardstown Distillers map to display\, logoed Bourbon Capital Academy glass\, Field Notes for future reference\, and more. Cheers! \n 
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/bourbon-capital-academys-bourbon-in-bardstown/
LOCATION:Bourbon Capital Academy\, 114 North 5th Street\, Bardstown\, KY\, 40004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Distilleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T180000
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SUMMARY:The Whiskey Files with New Riff’s Jay Erisman @ Hermitage Farm
DESCRIPTION:Event Name:\nThe Whiskey Files with New Riff’s Jay Erisman \nEvent Date:\n2024-10-03 \nWebsite / Ticket Link:\nhttps://www.exploretock.com/barn8-restaurant/event/499927/whiskey-files-featuring-jay-erisman \nLocation:\nHermitage Farm 10500 US-42\, Goshen\, KY 40026 \nEvent Host:\nHermitage Farm Whiskey Files Series \nEvent Description / Other Info:\nWhiskey Files featuring Jay Erisman\nBarn8 on Hermitage Farm · Goshen\, KY \nThursday\, Oct 3\, 2024\n6:00 PM\n$65 per ticket\nHermitage Farm\n10500 US-42\nGoshen\, KY 40026 \nJoin us as we welcome Jay Erisman\, Co-Founder and Vice President of New Riff Distilling. The evening promises a guided tasting of flagship New Riff products alongside an exciting Barn8 Single Barrel Release. Listen as Jay and his team illuminate what distinguishes their brand and products. Tickets are limited to ensure an intimate setting for all attendees. \nAbout the speaker:\nA home brewer who became a fine spirits expert and then a self-taught distiller\, Erisman is nicknamed New Riff’s resident “whiskey man.” He focuses on grains and raw ingredients\, cooperage\, aging strategies\, product development and regulatory compliance. An expert in pot still distillation\, Erisman also spearheads the distillery’s gins. Previously\, Erisman served as Fine Spirits Director at The Party Source and contributor to Whisky Advocate. \nAbout the event:\nThis event will take place in our Stud Barn at Hermitage Farm on Thursday\, October 3rd at 6:00pm. Your ticket purchase includes admission to an hour long panel with Jay Erisman\, pours of two New Riff products specially selected by Jay\, as well as the opportunity to interact with some of our resident horses. You will also be given exclusive early access to purchase bottles of our new Barn8 New Riff Single Barrel.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-whiskey-files-with-new-riffs-jay-erisman-hermitage-farm/
LOCATION:Hermitage Farm\, 10500 US-42\, Goshen\, KY\, 40026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Distilleries,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T235959
DTSTAMP:20240905T055715Z
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SUMMARY:Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky's Queer Bourbon Week (multiple events)
DESCRIPTION:Queer Kentucky\, the celebrated Louisville founded nonprofit focused on uplifting LGBTQ+ lives through storytelling\, culture\, and action\, is proud to introduce “Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week”\, the first LGBTQ+ inclusive Bourbon festival in the country. \nBourbon and Belonging will take place October 2-6\, 2024 all across Kentucky with 8 different cities and regions signed on. Thanks to support from Kentucky Tourism\, as well as our partners Kentucky Distillers’ Association\, HospitableMe\, and the tourism bureaus of Northern Kentucky\, Louisville\, Lexington\, Frankfort\, Winchester\, Paducah\, Bullitt County\, and Bardstown\, this will be the premiere event for LGBTQ+ consumers from Kentucky and beyond.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/bourbon-belonging-kentuckys-queer-bourbon-week/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:Block Party / Community Festival,Bourbon,Distilleries,Experiences,LGBTQIA+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20240906T093826Z
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SUMMARY:"Brandy for Butterflies" Benefit\, by Copper & Kings
DESCRIPTION:Copper & Kings to host third annual Brandy for Butterflies Benefit! \nFeaturing a monarch tag and release in partnership with Idlewild Butterfly Farm \nIn the summer of 2022\, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN) announced the addition of the eastern migratory monarch butterfly to the endangered species list. The delicate and dedicated species is known for its remarkable annual 3\,000-mile migration\, and during the last 30 years\, its population has decreased by more than 80 percent due to habitat loss\, climate change and herbicide use. \n\nSince its inception\, Copper & Kings Distillery has provided sanctuary to the species with a dedicated 4\,300 square foot Monarch butterfly way station lush with critical pollinators\, including milkweed which is the only place the monarch lays its eggs. \nCopper & Kings will host its third annual Brandy for Butterflies\, coinciding with the fall migration\, to celebrate and raise money for Re-Wilding Louisville\, a collaborative organization that funds pollinator gardens at non-profit facilities in Louisville. \nWHAT:\nCopper & Kings Brandy for Butterflies\, featuring a monarch tag and release in partnership with Idlewild Butterfly Farm and Insectarium. Guests will enjoy food and beverage options provided by the Copper & Kings Rooftop Bar & Restaurant\, live music\, local vendors market\, and educational activity stations. \nWHERE:\nCopper & Kings Distillery\, 1121 E. Washington Street\, Louisville\, KY \nWHEN:\nWednesday\, September 25\, 2024 — 5-8 p.m\nIdlewild Monarch Tag & Release —  7 p.m \nMORE: \n\nThe event will feature specialty cocktails and select food items that showcases local\, native ingredients. The Copper & Kings Rooftop Bar & Restaurant will also be open for reservations and walk ins.\nA selection of local vendors offer handmade jewelry\, pottery\, decor\, and more.\nA selection of local non-profit and nature focused organizations offering education resources and activities\nLive music by local musician\, Ben Bernhard.\nDonation based Door Prizes\n\nTICKETS:\nBrandy for Butterflies is free and open to all the public. Donations are appreciated. \nProceeds from the event will benefit Re-Wilding Louisville\, a collaborative organization that plants Native Pollinator Gardens for Louisville area non-profit organizations. \n  \n  \n***much of this description taken from Copper & Kings press release
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/brandy-for-butterflies-benefit-by-copper-kings/
LOCATION:Copper & Kings Distillery\, 1121 East Washington St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity Fundraiser,Distilleries,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T235959
DTSTAMP:20240601T051148Z
CREATED:20240402T062232Z
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Bourbon Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event Name:\nKentucky Bourbon Festival \nEvent Date:\n2024-09-13 \nWebsite / Ticket Link:\nhttp://kybourbonfestival.com \nLocation:\n114 N 5th St\, Bardstown\, KY 40004 \nEvent Host:\nKentucky Bourbon Festival \nEvent Description / Other Info:\nThe Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Sept. 13-15\, 2024) is a celebration of Kentucky Bourbon and the Bourbon Capital of the World\, Bardstown\, Kentucky. What began as a Bourbon tasting dinner has grown into a truly authentic experience that brings together bourbon enthusiasts from all over the world. In its 33rd year\, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is one of the Commonwealth’s leading cultural festivals. For more information\, visit kybourbonfestival.com.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/kentucky-bourbon-festival/
LOCATION:Kentucky Bourbon Festival\, 114 N 5th St\, Bardstown\, KY\, 40004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block Party / Community Festival,Bourbon,Distilleries,Pop-Up Events
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