Sessions:

Inside Angel’s Envy: The Next Chapter of Innovation

Owen Martin, Master Distiller of Angel’s Envy

Experience an immersive tasting with Master Distiller Owen Martin as he showcases the innovative blending and finishing techniques shaping Angel’s Envy’s next chapter. Discover fresh innovations, bold flavor journeys, and the future of the distillery’s craft—plus a possible sneak peek of what’s to come.

Cocktail Fundamentals

Andrea Wilson, Master of Maturation, Chief Operating Officer

Dallas White, Head Bartender, The Bar at Fort Nelson Session

Michter’s welcomes you to learn to make incredible cocktails with Andrea Wilson, Master of Maturation at Michter’s, and Dallas White, Head Bartender at The Bar at Fort Nelson. This introductory class will cover the bartending basics and touch on advanced techniques to enable you to make the perfect drink for any occasion. Each guest will be given the opportunity to craft his or her own special cocktail with hands-on instruction from the Michter’s team.

Pork and Beams – Country Ham & Bourbon    

Experience a guided bourbon tasting from the James B. Beam Distilling Company, exploring the craftsmanship and heritage behind this iconic distillery. Discover the taste of bourbon through moments of surprise and delight along the way, including iconic country ham.

The Greatest Stories Ever Told - The Ryes of Sazerac

Matt Ray, USA Industry Manager, Sazerac Co.

Get ready to taste (and hear) some of the richest whiskey stories ever told. In this rye-driven adventure,  enjoy a vertical lineup of Sazerac Rye 90PF, 100PF,  Full Proof, and Thomas Handy Rye—one of the stars of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Hosted by Matt Ray, Sazerac’s resident cocktail expert, this session blends history, legend, and old-school cocktail lore with every sip. From early American saloons to the rye revival, you’ll learn how these spirits earned cult status—and why each proof delivers a different personality. Come for the whiskey. Stay for the stories

Reclaiming the Past, Crowing at the Future: Chicken Cock Miller's Reserve & Wheated Bourbon Seminar

Will Woodington, National Whiskey Brand Ambassador

Join Director of Brand Engagement for Chicken Cock Whiskey, Will Woodington, as he walks you through samplings and pairings of Chicken Cock's latest Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon release, as well as their acclaimed Miller's Reserve American Whiskey Limited Time Offering. Through this sensory journey, Will is also going to walk you through Chicken Cock's 170 year history, including how a tragic transporting accident in 1860 lead to the creation of Miller's Reserve, how their new Wheated Bourbon is a welcome new addition to the core lineup, and what the future has in store for the 170th anniversary of The Famous Old Brand in 2026.

Rarely Perfected – The Creation of the New Rare Perfection 10-Year-Old Bourbon

Kyle Lloyd, Master of Maturation, Preservation Distillery

In this course, Kyle Lloyd will walk you through the process of how Preservation Distillery carefully selects casks to create micro batches containing no more than three barrels. From examining different samples from the warehouse, tasting individual barrels, analytical measurement, and then developing various casks combinations, you will learn how we home in on the best casks in our warehouse to create bespoke micro batches.

We will be tasting Preservation Distillery’s new release of Rare Perfection 10 Year Bourbon alongside the three casks that were used to create this micro blend release of less than 400 bottles.

Live Legendary Seminar 

Brennan Hollinger, Plant Engineer, Horse Soldier Bourbon

Ryan Kuhl, Director of Production, Horse Soldier Bourbon

This seminar will discuss our brands history both present and future.  We will share insights on our three double gold award winning expressions throughout the presentation.  We will also speak about the facility that we are constructing on the most southern part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.  We look forward to seeing everyone and sharing our story with the attendees!