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Bourbon Classic tickets on sale now! Visit: bourbonclassic.com to order your tickets. Calling all connoisseurs!

If you’re a bourbon lover, this event was designed for you. The Bourbon Classic is a weekend event exploring the “best of the best” in the authentic world of Bourbon, from the craftsmanship of distilling to the pure enjoyment of the spirit in its many forms.

08/28/2026

Saturday is all about the TASTE. 🥃✨

Swipe through a few of our favorite moments from last year, then picture yourself here in 2027. TASTE brings together bourbon fans, the people behind the pours, and delicious dishes from featured restaurants for an evening of sipping, savoring, and discovering something new. Plus, select distilleries will have bottles available for purchase right at their tables.

Your Saturday ticket also includes Bourbon University earlier in the afternoon, so you can learn a little before settling in for the main event.

📅 Saturday, February 27, 2027
📍 Kentucky International Convention Center
🎟️ Get your Saturday TASTE tickets at BourbonClassic.com.

08/27/2026

At Bourbon Classic 2026, Chef Shawn Broadway of Porch Kitchen & Bar served up something sweet, taking home the People’s Choice award for Best Small Plate with his Porch Bourbon Butter Cake, featuring Stonestreet Whiskey. It was a winning combination of bourbon and dessert — and one that guests couldn’t get enough of. 🥃🍰

Congratulations to Chef Shawn, Porch Kitchen & Bar, and distillery partner Stonestreet Bourbon!

08/21/2026

Bourbon University is where curiosity meets the glass. 🥃🎓

Guests gather for an afternoon of learning, tasting, and exploring the many ways to experience America’s native spirit. If you’re ready for another round, Bourbon University returns in 2027 with educational sessions that may explore bourbon tastings, cocktails, food pairings and more — and it’s all included with your Saturday TASTE ticket.

🎟️ Reserve your spot now at BourbonClassic.com. Come for the pours; leave knowing a little more about what’s in your glass.

08/19/2026

The pours may get top billing, but the people, conversations, and energy are what make Bourbon Classic an event to remember.

This week’s is all about the vibes — glasses raised, new friends made, and plenty of moments worth revisiting. Here’s to the kind of weekend you can’t wait to do all over again. 🥃✨

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08/14/2026

The Cocktail & Culinary Challenge is where bourbon, food, and friendly competition come together for one unforgettable evening. Watch some of the region's most talented chefs and bartenders go head-to-head as they create original pairings featuring premium bourbons — then sample every entry and help decide who takes home the People's Choice awards. Swipe through for a look back at last year's incredible creations—and imagine what this year's competitors have in store.

🎟️ Friday tickets are limited. Join us in Louisville and be part of the competition. www.BourbonClassic.com

08/12/2026

Congratulations to Tom Wilburn of Watch Hill Proper, whose cocktail Dove of Two Valleys earned People's Choice Best Cocktail at Bourbon Classic 2026. Crafted with Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon in partnership with Maker's Mark, this standout creation won over Bourbon Classic guests one sip at a time. 🏆

Every year, the Chef & Mixologist Competition brings together some of the region's most talented bartenders to create original cocktails that showcase the artistry and versatility of bourbon. Congratulations again to Tom, Watch Hill Proper and the Maker's Mark team on this well-deserved recognition!

08/05/2026

Every great bourbon journey begins with a little learning. 🥃📚

Bourbon University brought together curious minds, industry experts, and unforgettable pours for an afternoon of learning, storytelling, and discovery. From tasting techniques to the craft behind every bottle, these sessions offered a deeper appreciation for America's native spirit before the celebration continued at TASTE. If these photos bring back a favorite class, a memorable pour, or a conversation you won't forget, we're glad you were part of it. And if you missed Bourbon University this year, we hope to see you in a seat next time.

07/31/2026

A huge congratulations to Chef Ming Pu on the opening of TANA! 🎉🥢

Bourbon Classic guests may remember Chef Ming as the winner of our 2026 Judges' Choice Best Small Plate award, where his unforgettable Beef Noodle Soup "Soup Dumpling" showcased the creativity, technique, and bold flavors that have become his signature.

Now, that same passion is on full display at TANA Louisville. If you're in Derby City, be sure to stop by and experience Chef Ming's latest culinary venture — we can't wait to see what's next.

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07/29/2026

Congrats to Chef Steve Atkins of Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. on taking home the Judges' Choice: Most Creative Small Plate at Bourbon Classic 2026! 🏆🥃

Chef Atkins impressed the judges with Seared Venison and Weisenberger Grits with Newton Truffiere Perigourd and KY Rose Cheese, Beet Capellini, and Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. Bourbon–Brown Butter Gastrique. It was a dish that celebrated Kentucky ingredients while showcasing the creativity at the heart of Bourbon Classic.

07/22/2026

Some of Bourbon Classic's most memorable moments happen at the very beginning. 🥃✨

From exceptional pours to conversations with the people behind the bottles, Wednesday's Top Shelf event set the tone for a weekend of discovery, connection, and unforgettable bourbon experiences.

If these photos bring back a favorite pour or a great conversation, we'd love to relive it with you. And if you weren't there, consider this your invitation to join us next year.

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Louisville, KY
MAJOR: 402XX, MINOR: 400XX, 401XX

Website

http://www.bourbonclassic.com/

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