Our Epic Experience at BBQ & Barrels 2025: Bourbon, BBQ, & Fun!
The 2025 BBQ & Barrels festival in Owensboro, Kentucky, showcased the best of barbecue and bourbon. Held on May 9-10, highlights included a Bourbon Pairing Dinner, live music, and a bourbon education class with Four Roses Master Distiller Brent Elliott. Attendees enjoyed free samples and a tasting event featuring 40 distilleries.
Derby Week Bourbon Magic + 3 Distillery Stops!
The 5th Annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival Distiller Dinner, held on April 30, 2025, featured delicious bourbon and cuisine at Savor at River House. We experienced tastings with Master Distiller Owen Martin, a welcoming cocktail, and exquisite dishes. The adventure continued in Bardstown with visits to iconic distilleries. Don’t miss out!
Experience the VIP Repeal Day Dinner at Starlight Distillery
On December 6th, 2024, Starlight Distillery hosted a VIP Repeal Day Dinner featuring a multi-course tasting menu paired with five Family Reserve bourbons. Guests engaged with bourbon experts and Master Distillers, enjoying insightful discussions. Attendees could purchase the featured bourbons and special releases following the event.
Secrets of Bourbon Food Pairing Explained by Experts
On October 4th, a bourbon food pairing event at the Kentucky History Center featured Peggy Noe Stevens and John Medley. Attendees explored bourbon’s flavor profiles through three pairings, discovering balance, counterbalance, and explosion techniques. The session highlighted delightful combinations and emphasized the educational value of bourbon pairings. A highly recommended experience.
An Evening with Bourbon Icons: A Culinary Journey
On September 14, 2024, Wayne and Rebecca attended a special bourbon dinner at Fred Noe’s home in Bardstown, KY. The event featured renowned distillers sharing stories and tasting iconic bourbons paired with exquisite dishes. Attendees enjoyed an engaging atmosphere, delightful conversations, and memorable interactions with bourbon industry legends.
August 2024 Farmer & Frenchman Green River Dinner Pairing
Rebecca and Wayne attended a dinner pairing event at Farmer & Frenchman, featuring Green River spirits. The event offered a four-course meal with seafood-based dishes, Wagyu lasagna, and cherry-covered chocolate for dessert. The couple enjoyed the unique setting and private table, and were encouraged to return for a longer stay.
June 2024 Cap & Cork Hard Truth Dinner Pairing
Rebecca and Wayne attended the Cap & Cork’s Hard Truth dinner event, discovering familiar faces and a remarkable selection of bourbons. With Chef Michael Ervin’s culinary expertise, they enjoyed a delightful meal paired with Hard Truth spirits. The evening concluded with a toast, leaving them excited for the Cap & Cork and a successful future.
June 2024 A Toast To Bourbon Dinner at Evan Williams
On June 14th, Wayne & Rebecca attended the National Bourbon Day event at Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. The evening featured a premium tasting led by Artisanal Distiller Jodie Filiatreau, a plated dinner, and a chance to purchase the exclusive Evan Williams 23-Year-Old Bourbon. The dinner, catered by Mayan Cafe, was exceptional, and the event was…
May 2024 Spirited Bourbon Pairing Dinner at Green River
Rebecca and Wayne attended the Spirited Bourbon Pairing Dinner at Green River Distilling, part of the BBQ & Barrels event in Owensboro, KY. The unique bourbon dinner featured cocktails and dishes like pecan crusted sea bass and bourbon poached pear. The event was a hit, providing a lively atmosphere for making new friends.
Distiller’s Dinner Featuring Heaven Hill
In Louisville, KY, the 4th Annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival’s Bourbon Pairing Dinner at the Levee Bourbon Bar was a colorful event during Derby Week. Heaven Hill’s Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll led a tasting, and Chef John Varanese crafted a four-course dinner – both outstanding! The event featured a great view of the Great Steamboat Race…
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