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September 13-15

DISTILLERY
SAMPLING

BOTTLE SALES
FROM SELECT DISTILLERIES

INTERACTIVE
EDUCATION SESSIONS

COCKTAILS
CULINARY + MORE

Ticket Packages

Each Sunday Sampler ticketholder receives:

  • Sunday-only admission with re-entry privileges for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
  • ‘Wee’ Glencairn-branded nosing and tasting glass (one glass per guest)
  • Sampling from all participating distilleries throughout the weekend
  • Ability to purchase bottles from the distilleries
  • Access to distilleries, fun and informative talk show segments, musical entertainment, expanded food truck area, and exhibits. Does not include premium fun and informative talk show segments and/or premium culinary events. Add-on tickets required for premium events. All educational sessions are paid add-ons.
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Each Bourbon Taster ticketholder receives:

  • Daily admission with re-entry privileges for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
  • ‘Wee’ Glencairn-branded nosing and tasting glass (one glass per guest)
  • Sampling from all participating distilleries throughout the weekend
  • Ability to purchase bottles from the distilleries
  • Access to distilleries, fun and informative talk show segments, musical entertainment, expanded food truck area, and exhibits. Does not include premium fun and informative talk show segments and/or premium culinary events. Add-on tickets required for premium events. All educational sessions are paid add-ons.
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Each Bourbon Enthusiast ticketholder receives the following, in addition to sampling from all participating distilleries throughout the weekend; and the ability to purchase bottles from select distilleries:

  • One-hour early entry to KBF – 11am daily
  • Friday-Sunday access to the VIP Penthouse Tent adjacent to the Great Lawn and Craft Distillers’ Row
  • Small bites offered throughout the day (Friday and Saturday, 11:00am – 6:00pm and Sunday, 11:00am – 4:00pm)
  • Special tastings and meet-and-greet opportunities with select master distillers and brand ambassadors
  • Glencairn “Skye” cut crystal whiskey tumbler
  • Collectable Bourbon Enthusiast credential and lanyard
  • Opening Night Bourbon in the Air event ticket ($95 Value)
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Glencairn “Skye” cut crystal whiskey tumbler

Each Flask Force ticketholder receives the following, in addition to sampling from all participating distilleries throughout the weekend; and the ability to purchase bottles from select distilleries:

  • One-hour early entry to KBF – 11am daily
  • Friday-Sunday access to the VIP Penthouse Tent adjacent to the Great Lawn and Craft Distillers’ Row
  • Small bites offered throughout the day (Friday and Saturday, 11:00am – 6:00pm and Sunday, 11:00am – 4:00pm)
  • Special tastings and meet-and-greet opportunities with select master distillers and brand ambassadors
  • Jacob Bromwell pewter flask
  • 2023 Bardstown Bourbon Company single barrel KBF bottle – signed by Steve Nally
  • Glencairn “Skye” cut crystal whiskey tumbler
  • Collectable 2023 Flask Force credential and lanyard
  • Limited edition 2023 Flask Force tee shirt
  • Opening Night Bourbon in the Air event ticket ($95 Value)
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Jacob Bromwell pewter flask and Glencairn “Skye” cut crystal whiskey tumbler

Each Decanter Club ticketholder receives the following, in addition to sampling from all participating distilleries throughout the weekend; and the ability to purchase bottles from select distilleries:

  • One-hour early entry to KBF – 11am daily
  • Friday-Sunday access to the VIP Penthouse Tent adjacent to the Great Lawn and Craft Distillers’ Row
  • (1) One ticket to each of the five premium Distillery Showcase events in The Great Tent ($95 per event)
  • Small bites offered throughout the day (Friday and Saturday, 11:00am – 6:00pm and Sunday, 11:00am – 4:00pm)
  • Special tastings and meet-and-greet opportunities with select master distillers and brand ambassadors
  • Glencairn “Iona” crystal decanter
  • 2023 Bardstown Bourbon Company single barrel KBF bottle – signed by Steve Nally
  • Glencairn “Skye” cut crystal whiskey tumbler
  • Collectable 2023 Decanter Club credential and lanyard
  • Opening Night Bourbon in the Air event ticket ($95 Value)
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2023 Bardstown Bourbon Company single barrel KBF bottle – signed by Steve Nally and Glencairn “Skye” cut crystal whiskey tumbler
Kentucky Bourbon Festival attendees tasting bourbon at a vendor booth

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE:

SAMPLING included from all distillery booths throughout the weekend.
ABILITY TO purchase bottles from participating distillery booths
ACCESS TO distillery booths, informative sessions, musical entertainment, food trucks and vendors.
UNLIMITED re-entry to the festival grounds throughout the duration of your pass.
Premium educational sessions and/or premium distillery showcase events require additional tickets.
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2023 Premium Events

An Ideal Pairing: Bardstown Bourbon Company Whiskey and Kentucky Foods -sold out

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Whiskey and Kentucky Foods, BBC Nat. Brand. Amb. Jaz’min Weaver and Steve Coomes. Pairing food and wine isn’t new, but pairing straight whiskey with food is not only novel, but underrated. Let Steve and Jaz’min demonstrate to your minds and mouths how well whiskey and food team up to transform your thinking about this ideal pairing.

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Ultra-Premium Cask-Finished Whiskey Tasting -sold out

Ultra-Premium Cask-Finished Whiskey Tasting with Bardstown Bourbon Co.'s Dan Callaway: BBC is known for its drive to experiment with whiskey boundaries, and over its 8 years in operation, it’s created a slew of superb cask-finished whiskeys. Join Dan for this never-before-assembled lineup of BBC’s most amazing cask-finished products.

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The Black Manhattan: A Trio of Tastes with Heather Wibbles -sold out

A Trio of Tastes: Heather Wibbles, The Cocktail Contessa: The Manhattan is classic three-ingredient cocktail that’s spawned countless variations on that theme. One is the black Manhattan, which replaces sweet vermouth with almost any amari. The result is complexity and creativity, and Heather will demonstrate how you can create these easily at your home bar.

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Craft Cocktail Innovations -sold out

Tin Le, mixologist, The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distillery: It didn’t take long for Tin’s offbeat and clever drinks to establish The Kitchen Table as one of the best restaurants in Kentucky—not just on the Bourbon Trail. If you like diverse and highly creative cocktails, come learn from this master of the potable arts.

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Whiskey Blending: A Confluence of Art and Science -sold out

Ashley Barnes, Monica Wolf, owners, The Spirits Group: Whiskey blending sounds simple, but any expert will tell you it takes incredible skill and experience. Having established themselves as two of the most talented blenders in the business, Ashley and Monica have helped a wide range of spirits companies make the most of their stocks. Join them for a hands-on blending experience that will open your eyes to the challenge and fun of hte task.

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Whiskeys from Way Back When -sold out

Tasting Rare and Vintage Pours with Travis Hill: People search for dusty bottles of whiskey for their unique flavors and aromas which will never be replicated. Take advantage of this rare chance to literally taste history as Travis discusses the beauty of these bottles of the past, how they were made, where and who made them.

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Party Time! A Mixologist's Tips and Tricks for Batched Cocktails -sold out

Catherine Manabat, Mixologist, New Riff Distilling: Ever hosted a party that saw you bound to the bar as guests clamored for more of your great cocktails? In this session, Catherine will demonstrate how to batch excellent drinks so guests can serve themselves. Trust us, you’ll never host another party without doing this!

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Thoroughly Modern Meals Made with Bourbon -sold out

Chef Nokee Bucayu, Wiltshire on Main and Wiltshire at The Speed: Bourbon and food combinations go well beyond de rigueur options like bread pudding and chocolate truffles. Take a seat at chef Nokee’s table to taste some inspiring combinations of bourbon and global foods.

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A Deep Dive Into Whiskey Making and Tasting
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Danny Kahn, master distiller, distillation/aging ops. director, Sazerac. If you enjoy learning the smallest details of whiskey making, Danny’s the guy to lead you down that rabbit hole. Come listen to the man charged with supervising every whiskey made under the Sazerac umbrella in America, Canada and India.

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The 7-Year Sip: A Vertical Tasting of Wilderness Trail Whiskeys -sold out

A decade ago, Shane Baker and Pat Heist cofounded Wilderness Trail Distillery with sweet mash bourbons and ryes that have captivated whiskey connoisseurs and newcomers alike. Join them for a vertical tasting of WTD’s finest releases across that decade.

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When In Doubt, Cook with Bourbon -sold out

Seth Kinder, chef, Barn8 Restaurant: Great chefs will tell you that cooking with bourbon isn’t nearly as easy as it seems. It’s bold, brash and boozy and can dominate any dish to which it’s added. Join Seth when he demonstrates the nuances of Kentucky’s native spirit in multiple dishes you can taste!

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Kicked-Up Cocktail InnovationS -sold out

Randi Densford, mixologist, Barn8 Restaurant: We all love old fashioneds, Manhattans and boulevardiers, but everyone craves variety. Sit in for some superb sips when Randi demonstrates how to make wholly unique bourbon cocktails at your place.

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Bourbon in the Air -sold out

Bourbon Opener featuring Bardstown Bourbon Company -sold out

Experience an immersive and educational look into the approach and process of creating Bardstown Bourbon Company’s innovative Discovery Series. Led by Dan Callaway VP of Product Development, enjoy a sensory overview of bourbon, rye, and international whiskey with flavor pairings designed to highlight each spirit’s unique essence.

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Bourbon Engagement featuring James B. Beam -sold out

Bourbon Opener featuring Brown-Forman -sold out

bottled-in-bond happy hour featuring heaven hill distillery -sold out

Bourbon, Bacon and Biscuits featuring Michter’s -sold out

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