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February 2019
History of Bourbon I • FEBRUARY 24 • KY Bourbon School (was Bourbon University) @ The Kentucky Castle
History of Bourbon I: Origins through the Third Dark Age (1780s to 1980s) - Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 6:00 pm and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 3:00 pm The boom-and-bust cycle of America’s history is reflected in our relationship with our Native Spirit, Bourbon. What started as a sharp, clear, rye grain-based liquor sold in jugs right off the still gradually transformed into a corn-based, richly flavorful, intentionally barrel-aged amber whiskey. Along the way, the Bourbon industry influenced trademark law, inspired…
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Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild • Class: History of Bourbon II
Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild History of Bourbon II: The Modern Era Sat • March 2nd • 10am-12pm @ Base 110, 110 West Vine Street, 3rd Floor, Lexington, KY 40507 MEMBERS ONLY EVENT Become a member • Tickets Tim Knittel, Certified Stave and Thief Society Executive Bourbon Steward, will facilitate class instruction.
Find out more »History of Bourbon I • MARCH 13 • KY Bourbon School (was Bourbon University) @ The Kentucky Castle
History of Bourbon II: The Modern Era Wednesday, March 13 at 6:00 pm and Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 pm From the dark days of the 1970s and 80s, bourbon has risen to unprecedented heights today. A few stats: More than 1,000,000 tourist stops at Kentucky Bourbon distilleries the last two years, Since the turn of the century Kentucky Bourbon production has skyrocketed more than 315 percent to 1,886,821 barrels in 2016, and More than $2 billion in capital projects…
Find out more »Irish Whiskeys & KY Bourbons
In celebration of Saint Patrick's Day, join us for a comparative tasting of premium Irish Whiskys and Kentucky Bourbons. Led by industry expert Tim Knittel of Distilled Living, this is a unique opportunity to sample premium Irish and Kentucky whiskeys side-by-side in a guided tasting to learn what makes each region’s spirits unique. Tasting Flight includes: - Tullamore D.E.W. Original - Bushmills 10 Year Old - Jameson Black Barrel - Woodford Reserve Malt Whiskey - Evan Williams (black label) LIMITED…
Find out more »History of Bourbon II • MARCH 24 • KY Bourbon School (was Bourbon University) @ The Kentucky Castle
History of Bourbon II: The Modern Era Wednesday, March 13 at 6:00 pm and Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 pm From the dark days of the 1970s and 80s, bourbon has risen to unprecedented heights today. A few stats: More than 1,000,000 tourist stops at Kentucky Bourbon distilleries the last two years, Since the turn of the century Kentucky Bourbon production has skyrocketed more than 315 percent to 1,886,821 barrels in 2016, and More than $2 billion in capital projects…
Find out more »April 2019
Lean Management Certificate: A Top Shelf Kentucky Experience DT-100
Kentucky to host World’s First “Bourbon & Thoroughbred Infused” Lean Management Training Certification Course. Setting off April 22-23, 2019, Solarity Groups will host a one-of-a-kind, top-shelf experience for those looking to increase their knowledge of Lean Management. Events will be held at Saxony Farm, Lane’s End Farm, Barrel House Distillery, James E. Pepper 1776 Distillery and The Kentucky Castle. Not only are the locations impressive, the trainers and guides world class experts in Lean Management, project management, thoroughbreds and Kentucky…
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