meet the incredible women shaping the bourbon industry
book signing · ultimate spirits blending event · private dinner · Artisan Cocktails
free book/bottle signing, $50 for blending experience, $75 for dinner
About the Book
A Culinary and Cocktail journey with the Women of Whiskey. Includes profiles of current and historical women in Bourbon and Whiskey distilling, fun facts about the history and process of distilling, cocktail and food recipes that incorporate those spirits and a directory of distilleries that highlights those with a strong female presence.
Karen E. Locke
free to public
Meet the author
Bottle & Book Signing
4 PM - 6PM
Meet the brilliant mind behind the celebrated book "Bourbon Belles and Whiskey Women," Karen E. Locke. Immerse yourself in the world of whiskey as Karen shares her insights and stories during a special book signing session. Acquire a personalized signed copy of her book, a true exploration of the significant roles women have played throughout the history of whiskey-making, while chatting with a group of the women currently making a mark on the industry.
the women of whiskey
Meet some of the influential Belles of the bourbon world
Network and Get Insight from The Women that Make the Whiskey world Work
kendra anderson
Distiller and Daily Stillhouse Operations Director, leiper’s fork distillery
nic christiansen
blender & manager of blending operations at barrel craft spirits
lorna conrad
operations manager, widow jane distillery
lindsey cox-fee
Spirit Translator and Owner of Lovechild Mixology
Marianne Eaves
master distiller and founder of forbidden bourbon
peg hays
president & cofounder, casey jones distillery
devin walden
master distiller
the ultimate blind tasting and blending event led by Nic Christiansen, blender & manager of blending operations at barrel craft spirits
$50
Ultimate Spirits Blind Tasting and Blending event
infinity flask Event
6 PM - 7 PM
Following the book signing and sipping, you have the opportunity to enhance your whiskey journey at the “Infinity Flask” event. With comments from Nic Christiansen, Blender & Manager of Blending Operations at Barrell Craft Spirits, you will create a unique blend developed specifically for your palate through a blind tasting of 8 exceptional spirits, harmonizing your top four choices. Your branded Infinity Flask will be a cherished keepsake.
Special Libations Served Throughout The Day
Enjoy Expertly Crafted Cockails featured From the Book
Apple Pie Old Fashioned
A Sweet Autumn Spin on the Classic Old Fashioned
A Leiper’s Fork Staff Creation
The Lovechild
a Sensory Experience with Ginger Hibiscus And Whiskey
An Incredible and Beautiful creation by Lindsey Cox-Fee
Maple Bourbon Sour
A Perfect Blend of Maple and Whiskey Sour
Crafted by Whistle Pig
$75
a taste of triumph private dinner
with the women of whiskey
7 PM - 9 PM
Enjoy an exclusive Private Dinner, bringing "Bourbon Belles and Whiskey Women" alive. Join Karen E. Locke and her Whiskey Women for an amazing meal inspired by the book's recipes. Engage with these pioneering female distillers, blenders, cocktail curators and brand liaisons discovering their inspiring stories and unwavering spirit while you savor the meal and, perhaps, a little special surprise.
includes 1oz of marianne eaves’ Forbidden bourbon
curated
dinner menu
from the Bourbon Belles
starters
Bourbon & Honey Melon Balls
Bourbon Meatballs
bourbon bloody mary Gazpacho
mains
Strawberry Romaine Salad
Bourbon Chicken
Pork Tenderloin in Bourbon Sauce
Twice Baked Potato
Arkansas Green Beans
Homemade Yeast Rolls w/Bourbon Honey Butter
Dessert
Lee Brother’s Bourbon Balls
Bourbon Pecan Pie With Bourbon Butterscotch Ice Cream
dinner includes 10z
Forbidden
Bourbon
from Marianne Eaves
ring the belles
event SCHEDULE
oct 14th, 2023
4 pm - 6 pM
book / bottle signing
karen E. locke, author of “bourbon belles and whiskey women”
6 PM - 7PM
ultimate tasting & blending event
nic christiansen of barrel craft spirits
7 PM - 9 PM
private dinner
with the women of whiskey