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From concerts at your favorite distilleries to festivals throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky, there’s plenty to do on and off the Trail™.
Gather for a celebratory evening at the Marriott downtown with Wilderness Trail Distillery. Don't miss this special celebration as part of the inaugural release of our Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Guests will not only be some of the first to taste our Bottled in Bond Bourbon but will also take home a bottle! Enjoy […]
Brown Family Dinner & VIP Tour of NEW Old Forester Distilling Co. on Whiskey Row You're invited to an evening with Old Forester and the Brown Family at the brand new Old Forester Distilling Co! Almost 150 years ago, George Garvin Brown was the first man to exclusively put Bourbon in a bottle. He called […]
Join Seventh Generation Jim Beam Master Distiller Fred Noe as he offers a rare look at the gloriously spicy grain that has bartenders calling for more rye. Wildly popular before Prohibition, rye whiskies have made a comeback in recent years. And there's no better way to experience today's hottest spirits than with the First Family […]
Introduced as part of the Kentucky Bourbon Affair in 2017, the Higher Proof Expo was one of the highest rated experiences of the week. Attendees were treated to Bourbon-centric educational […]
Join us at the brand new Omni Louisville Hotel for an evening of fine Kentucky fare and rare whiskeys as Kentucky Bourbon Affair presents Angels Fare to cap off our week-long celebration of Bourbon. Angels Fare showcases the heart and soul of Kentuckys legendary Bourbon culture with renowned chefs serving up their delectable cuisine alongside exclusive […]
What better way to unwind after an event-filled week at the Kentucky Bourbon Affair than by discovering your inner badass over brunch and Bourbon? The Whisky Chicks are all about making the experience of Bourbon fun and approachable, so come mix, mingle and unwind with fellow Bourbon Badasses! Enjoy tastings and Bourbon-infused recipes, served family-style, […]
This historic tour focuses on the Ripy family of Lawrenceburg, KY. We will take you on a journey beginning with the young Irishmen, James and John Ripy, who left their home in Tyrone, Ireland for the cliffs of the Kentucky River. We will follow the growth of the family from James’ initial foray into distilling […]
