2025 BOURBON CLASSIC, Feb 19 – 22: Your Ultimate Epicurean Journey Awaits!

Looking for that long dream weekend excursion in Bourbon Country? Not to worry, the upcoming Bourbon Classic, Feb 19th – 22nd, in Louisville has you completely covered! It is essentially the EPICUREN TRIFECTA of the Culinary, Cocktail, & Bourbon Arts. Here’s the rundown:

“TOP SHELF BTAC EXPERIENCE” – Limited Tickets Available

Wednesday, Feb 19th @ 21cLou: Formerly SOLD OUT, limited tickets have become available for this wondrous kickoff event to Bourbon Classic week. You get a pour of the entire 5 bottle Buffalo Trace Antique Collection lineup. And that’s not all. There is another bar of Buffalo Trace special pours, outstanding fare by the Proof On Main culinary team. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Friday’s “Chef & Mixologist Pairing Competition” Limited VIP Tickets

Friday, Feb 21st at KICC: 18 Bourbon Brand Teams, each armed with a top talent Chef & Mixologist dynamic duo, battling it out for top honors of Bourbon Country Hospitality. The very best in Culinary & Cocktail – all under one roof! Limited Tickets for VIP are available for the James B. Beam Experience – specialty high end pours, guest chef fare, and the only place on Friday to buy bottles! PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

2025 Participating Teams

Angel’s Envy Distillery
Bartender Titus Teague, Angel’s Envy Distillery
Chef Kento Kobayashi, Shoku Club

Bardstown Bourbon Co
Bartender Jaz’min Weaver, Bardstown Bourbon Co
Chef Noam Bilitzer, MeeshMeesh Mediterranean

Blue Run Spirits
Bartender Josh Vasko, Bourré Bonne Steakhouse
Chef Henry Wesley, Bourré Bonne Steakhouse

Buffalo Trace Distillery
Bartender Chris Lower, Bluegrass Hospitality Group
Chef Matt Combs, Bluegrass Hospitality Group

Bulleit Bourbon
Bartender Norma Smith, Granddam at The Manchester Hotel
Chef Paula Endara, Granddam at The Manchester Hotel

Castle & Key Distillery
Bartender Anthony Cox, Castle & Key Distillery
Chef Emil David, Perso

Chicken Cock Whiskey
Bartender Barbie Mudd, Circa 1856
Chef Newman Miller, Scout and Scholar

Dickel Whisky
Bartender Brian Downing, The Silver Dollar
Chefs Caitlin Cartner and Erika Hernandez, The Silver Dollar

Green River Whiskey
Bartender Chad Reid, Seven
Chef Lawrence Weeks, North of Bourbon

Heaven Hill Brands
Bartender Em Sego, Fat Lamb
Chef Dallas McGarity, The Fat Lamb

James B. Beam Distilling Co
Bartender Lee Caldwell, The Kitchen Table
Chef Deniz Burns, The Kitchen Table

Jefferson’s Bourbon
Bartender Jayma Neese, Bob’s Steak and Chophouse
Chef James Moran, Bob’s Steak and Chophouse

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
Bartender Randi Densford, Barn8
Chef Seth Kinder, Barn8

Michter’s Distillery, LLC
Bartender Michael Carlton, Repeal
Chef Ulises Hernandez, Repeal

New Riff Distilling
Bartender Greg Galganski, Proof on Main
Chef Cody Stone, Proof on Main

Rabbit Hole Distillery
Bartender Embry Luallen, Rabbit Hole Distillery
Chef Ming Pu, Brooklyn and the Butcher

Wild Turkey
Bartender D.A. Bates, Wild Turkey Visitor Center
Chef Tim Lewis, Game

Saturday’s “Bourbon University” and “TASTE”

Saturday, Feb 22nd @ KICC: The evening begins with “Bourbon University” where education meets entertainment. 7 sessions of uniquely flavored content. Following is the grand finale “TASTE”, 6:30 – 10pm, over 120 Whiskeys to sample with Guest Chefs and Cocktails. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Wednesday & Thursday Evening Events

• Wednesday Feb 19th: “Bulleit Frontier Whiskey’s First Bottled-in-Bond Release“….A special evening at Bulleit’s gorgeous Shelbyville, KY distillery awaits. And a very special bottle is being debuted.
• Thursday Feb 20th: Angel’s Envy “SAVOR”….Join Angel’s Envy for an unforgettable evening of culinary and bourbon excellence, hosted by Angel’s Envy Master Distiller Owen Martin and a celebrated local chef. Begin your experience with a crafted welcome cocktail by Angel’s Envy Global Brand Ambassador Angel Teta, hors d’oeuvres, and a Bourbon Classic exclusive distillery tour. Indulge in a curated three-course dinner perfectly paired with Angel’s Envy archival whiskey pours. Conclude the evening with the opportunity to purchase a bottle of the Bourbon Classic’s Angel’s Envy Private Selection Single Barrel Bourbon. Master Distiller Owen Martin will also be available to sign your bottle at the event.
• Thursday Feb 20th: James B. Beam “A Classic Dinner with Fred & Freddie Noe”….Join Master Distillers Fred and Freddie Noe at The Kitchen Table Restaurant for an incredible night of curated food and drinks. The dinner features Beam-inspired fare, unique cocktails, and behind-the-barrel stories from the First Family of Bourbon. At this Bourbon Classic exclusive dinner, guests taste the latest James B. Beam Distilling Co. releases alongside a specially crafted dinner paired with a selection of cocktails or 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.

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