Disclaimer: I was invited to attend the Bourbon Classic at no cost to write about it for Bourbon and Banter but I paid for my hotel, food, and travel expenses while there and this review reflects my honest opinion on the event. Thank you. The Bourbon Classic returned for its fourth year February 26th and 27th. I have been lucky enough to attend the classic for the past three years now. There have been subtle changes each year but the event remains a great time for bourbon lovers. 2016 brought back everything that made the past three years a success …
2016 San Antonio Cocktail Conference Recap
Editor’s Note: We’re pleased to share this post from Kristian Jaime of Kristian Jaime Photography. Kristian supplied recap photos from last year’s San Antonio Cocktail Conference and we’re thrilled to have him back again this year sharing photos and a summary of the event. Although the last shaker has been poured out and the final bracelet has been scanned, the 2016 San Antonio Cocktail Conference (SACC) was a resounding success. Houston Street Charities, the altruistic beneficiary of the four-day event, once again proved that cocktails for a cause were alive and well in the Alamo City. This years, the slate of the …
Bourbon Classic Returns to Louisville for 2016
The Bourbon Classic, an annual bourbon and culinary celebration held in Louisville Kentucky, will return for its fourth year on February 26 – 27 at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. I have greatly enjoyed attending the past two years and highly recommend it to anyone who loves bourbon, good food, and spending time learning about these things from the people who make them. The event starts Friday night with From the Barrel to the Bar: Bourbon Classic Cocktail Challenge. Teams of master bartenders will be matched with an acclaimed chef and Bourbon Classic sponsor distillery, and then vie for the title of …
Recap of St. Louis’ Whiskey Festival – Whiskey in the Winter
This past Friday night I attend St. Louis’ whiskey festival – Whiskey in the Winter – along with fellow Bourbon & Banter writer, Lindsey Wehking. As a proud sponsor of the event again this year, we were thrilled to see even more folks attending than last year. Whiskey in the Winter has truly become a destination event with attendees traveling to St. Louis from 30 different states. To help accommodate for this growth the event will have more space available next year to accommodate a crowd of around 1,800 (this year capacity was 1,500). This year’s even had over 300 whiskies …
Highlights from Whiskies of the World Atlanta
Note: Whiskies of the World Atlanta provided Melissa with a press pass in order to enjoy the event and share her experience with you. We thank WOTW Atlanta for providing this with no strings attached. Thank you. First off, let me say that the folks running Whiskies of the World really know how to throw a fantastic event. Of course, they delivered on the whiskey, but there were other (highly appreciated) touches that pulled the event together and made WOW ATL a welcome and inviting atmosphere. They made sure each table had a pitcher of water for rinsing your …
Five Reasons you can’t miss Whiskies of the World Atlanta
Note: Whiskies of the World Atlanta is providing Melissa with a press pass in order to enjoy the event and share her experience with you. We thank WOTW Atlanta for providing this with no strings attached. Thank you. Coming up on October 23rd is a veritable bonanza of whiskey tasting and enjoying in Atlanta, GA at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. It is the Whiskies of the World festival, which happens all over the country throughout the year in places like Austin, Houston, San Jose, and San Francisco. This year, Atlanta is the place to be, and I’ll show you why…
See You At Whiskey In The Winter 2015
The weather is changing and they days are getting shorter. It can only mean one thing. That’s right, it’s whiskey drinking season! There’s no better way to celebrate the season than to attend the 4th Annual Whiskey in the Winter on November 20, 2015. Whiskey in the Winter is St. Louis’ very own whiskey festival. And while we proudly call it St. Louis’ whiskey festival it has grown to be one of the premier whiskey events in the country. We’re proud to be an event sponsor once again this year and hope you’ll join us for an amazing evening of …
The Bourbon Social – Enjoy A Discount
The end of Bourbon Heritage Month doesn’t mean the bourbon good times need to come to end. October 1st – 11th there will be an epic celebration of bourbon and all things Kentucky. The Bourbon Social features 13 events including a seminar series, a bourbon bar crawl, brunches, a garden party, a progressive dinner, a cocktail competition and the main event. Over twenty-five of Kentucky’s best bourbons will be featured along with other barrel aged, beer, wines and spirits. Let’s lift our spirits up and cheers to our love for the spirit of the Bluegrass! Bourbon & Banter readers are entitled …