Hosted by professional bourbon educator and Bourbon Executive Steward Tim Knittel, owner of Distilled Living. Tim will lead a guided tasting and palate training that will teach you how to taste bourbon like a sensory expert.

May’s Tasting of Bourbons will focus on “America’s Native Spirit.” In 1964, Congress declared: “Bourbon whiskey is a distinctive product of the United States and is unlike other types of alcoholic beverages.”

Join us for a taste of 1950s and 60s style bourbons:

• Wild Turkey 101
• Maker’s Mark
• Old Forester 100
• Bulleit Barrel Strength

At 5:30 p.m., the evening will open with a specialty cocktail: Manhattan on the Rocks accompanied with an appetizer of Meatballs in a Bourbon sauce at The Speakeasy bar.

At 6 p.m, Tim will lead you through the bourbon tastings. At 6:45 pm, enjoy the gourmet dinner menu prepared by Bluegrass Catering:

• Grilled Peach Salad with Bourbon and bacon dressing
• Bourbon Glazed Steak and Cake: filet topped with deep fried crab cake drizzled with a bourbon glaze
• Criss Cross Asparagus
• Freshly Baked Rolls
• Banana Crepe with bourbon butterscotch sauce
• After dinner drinks available at the Cash Bar in The Speakeasy
  

More about Tim:

Tim Knittel is a former Kentucky bourbon industry insider with over 9 years experience in bourbon education and event design, including as culinary center general manager and VIP hospitality program manager for Woodford Reserve. He is also a certified Stave & Thief Society Executive Bourbon Steward (often compared to a Bourbon Sommelier) which is the highest classification available for a professional bourbon educator.

More about The Speakeasy:

The Speakeasy is one of 5 event venues at Venues of The Grand Reserve, along with The Barrel House, Distillery Square and Garden Branch.

Parking & Directions: Turn down ally by The Barrel House (Speakeasy sign is on building with an arrow). Parking is in the back parking lot.

Tickets are $65 per person.

Order online:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bourbon-tasting-and-speakeasy-dinner-tickets-33945410637

For more information, contact Jill at 859-231-7676
GrandReserveEvents.com
BluegrassCatering.com