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    2018 Bourbon Classic

    Bourbon Classic Announces Saturday Event Details: Bourbon University and TASTE

    BillBy BillFebruary 22, 2018No Comments5 Mins Read

    The details for the 2018 Bourbon Classic are being finialized now. ModernThirst and friends will be there! This is one of THE premier annual events in Louisville that celebrates bourbon, food, and the whole lifestyle that revolves around it. If you haven’t bought tickets, get on it!

    Louisville, KY (February 20, 2018) – Bourbon Classic is pleased to announce the details of the events taking place on Saturday, March 3, at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.

    Saturday will kick off with Bourbon University, an opportunity for Bourbon enthusiasts to learn from industry experts through lively moderated discussions, demos and tastings.

    For each session, attendees will choose between four topics:

    Bourbon University Session I Topics:

    Presented by: Liquor Barn and Party Mart

    Bourbon, Sweet & Salty: A Kentucky Trifecta

    Steve Coomes, Author, Cured Ham Aficionado
    Kelly Ramsey, Chocolatier and Owner, Art Eatables
    Andrea Wilson, Master of Maturation, Michter’s Distillery, LLC

    Bourbon’s broad range of taste and aroma essences serves to complement flavors and
    aromas in many types of foods. In this seminar our experts will demonstrate how well
    Bourbon pairs with cured ham, local cheese and bourbon-accented candies and
    cookies. Come taste for yourself and learn how easy it is to conduct a Bourbon and food
    pairing at home.

    The Great Cocktail Debate: Bourbon Vs. Rye

    Paul Clarke, Imbibe
    Adam Geisler, Bartender

    Bourbon isn’t the only whiskey making its way into cocktails—rye whiskey has long been a favorite in Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, and other drinks in the cocktail canon. This session will pit these two favorite whiskies against each other, exploring which ingredients and preparations work best with bourbon and which favor rye, and
    attendees will walk away with a better understanding of which bottle to reach for the next time cocktail hour rolls around.

    Bourbon and Cheese: Match Made In Kentucky

    Brennen Campbell, Whole Foods
    Drew Mayville, Buffalo Trace Master Blender & Director of Quality
    Adam Steckler, Whole Foods

    What better company could Bourbon keep than with the delicious and rich variations provided by cheese. Session attendees will learn which products work best together and have the opportunity to sample Bourbon and cheese pairings. Bourbon just got a new best friend.

    Getting Crafty With It: Craft Bourbon

    Carla Carlton, Moderator
    Shane Baker, Wilderness Trail Distillery
    Marianne Barnes, Castle and Key
    Caleb Kilburn, Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
    Joyce Nethery, Jeptha Creed

    Craft distilleries are seeing a rise in popularity among Bourbon fans, but what does it mean to be “craft”? A moderated panel of Craft Master Distillers will discuss the creativity, artisanship, and hard work that goes into carving out a niche for these boutique brands.

    Bourbon University Session II Topics:

    Presented by: Liquor Barn and Party Mart

    Bourbon History101: The Rise of the Single Barrel

    Aaron Lawrence and Justin Keating, Blanton’s Bourbon

    Single Barrel Bourbon is a huge piece of Bourbon culture. Learn what makes this product unique and sample different types of Single Barrel Bourbons.

    Party On: Bourbon Cocktails for a Crowd

    Paul Clarke, Imbibe
    Susie Hoyt, Bartender, The Pearl

    Making a Manhattan or Mint Julep for two? No problem—but when a houseful of guests come calling, you need bourbon drinks fit for a crowd. Attendees will discover (and taste) bourbon-based punches and scaled-up cocktails, and will learn from the experts how to plan, prepare and execute a bourbon bash at home.

    Bourbon Masters

    Brad Williams, Liquor Barn, Moderator
    Pam Heilmann, Michter’s Distillery, LLC
    Fred Noe, Jim Beam
    Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace Distillery

    This is a focused, one-on-one conversation designed to deliver unique insights into the product and the personalities.

    Vintage Whiskey: New & Old

    Come hear the conversation with famed journalist Noah Rothbaum around the new laws permitting Vintage Bourbon tastings and sales.

    Between Sessions I and II, all attendees are invited to a Bourbon Hot Topics discussion between veteran Bourbon journalists as they discuss what’s trending in the world of Bourbon.

    Saturday’s events will conclude with Bourbon Classic TASTE: Presented by Liquor Barn and Party Mart. Attendees will savor Bourbon tastings from Bourbon Classic distillers, then meet the distiller representatives and discuss what makes their product unique. Small plates and cocktail tasting from Honeywood a Ouita Michel Restaurant,
    Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse and Milkwood will be available in our Featured Restaurant area. Saturday VIP ticket holders will enjoy exclusive access to the Amber Lounge, which will feature special bourbon tastings from Buffalo Trace Distillery, additional food options and comfortable seating. Special guest bartender and bourbon cocktail extraordinaire, Molly Wellmann, founder and owner of My Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar in Northern Kentucky, will showcase her incredible gift for craft cocktails. Kentucky Straight Ice will also provide specialty, hand carved ice made from natural limestone springs.

    Tickets for the March 1 – 3 Bourbon Classic events are available at BourbonClassic.com. Tickets to the February 28 event, Top Shelf, are sold out.

    The Bourbon Classic was co-founded by Tony Butler of FSA Management Group, an event planning company based in Louisville, and Justin Thompson and Seth Thompson, of The Bourbon Review.

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    Bill is the Co-Founder, Editor-in Chief, and official Bourbon-o-Phile for ModernThirst.com, and Founder and Chief Blending Officer for Four Gate Whiskey Company. He is a native of Louisville, KY in the heart of Bourbon Country. He attended the University of Kentucky in the mid to late 1990s. He has also been published on Liquor.com. He has conducted various bourbon and whiskey tastings in cities across the country, and consulted for multiple national labels. He is married with two daughters, and lives in east Louisville. You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter @BillStraub and email him at Bill@ModernThirst.com.

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