kitzg Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 Just a reminder that the KY Bourbon Festival is only about 43 days away. I've been told if you do not have a hotel room you likely won't get one (last year I got one in August but maybe this year is different). For more information go to: http://www.kybourbonfestival.comOf particular notes are:FRIDAY SEP 14 - "Bourbon Heritage Panel", Spalding Hall, 114 North Fifth StreetA panel of Master Distillers and Bourbon Experts explain the history and making of Kentucky Bourbon, why it is distinctive, etc., * Free admission FRI & SAT 6 PM - 12 Midnight Food Booths and Spirit Garden, Spalding Hall and City Hall Lawns, 114 N. Fifth StreetPartake of your favorite KY Bourbon or beer in the Spirit Garden cash bar, ID is required., * Free Admission to the Lawn - cash bar and foodSAT 7:30 AM - 11 AM Kentucky Bourbon BreakfastLower Floor Spalding Hall 114 N. Fifth StreetTaste a selection of Sour Mash Pancakes, Kentucky Sausage, Bourbon butter and syrup, Bourbon coffee (you get the idea), and much more.* $5 per person - Purchase tickets at the doorSAT 2PM - 4PM Master Distiller’s Auction, Spalding Hall Chapel, 114 N. Fifth StreetThis prestigious auction gives you the opportunity to bid onvintage and unusual bottles of your favorite Kentucky Bourbonautographed by the Master Distillers along with other Bourbon memorabilia.* Free AdmissionAND FOR THOSE WITH DEEP POCKETS WHO WANT THE FULL EXPERIENCE6:30PM - 1AM "The Great Kentucky Bourbon Tasting and Gala" *, JIDECO Hall 901 Withrow CourtA Bourbon lover’s dream. This event begins by sampling the finest KY Bourbons and a chance to meet the Master Distillers. Following the tasting, enjoy an official toast along with a gourmet meal and dancing. The tasting and gala is one of the signature events of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and is a night you will never forget. Hall of Fame winners will also be announced.* $125 per person - Reservations required - 800-638-4877, Dress- Black Tie Only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest **DONOTDELETE** Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 That's right Greg, but there's much more than that going on -- and just for StraightBourbon forum members!Exclusives like: A special tour and tasting with Elmer T. Lee at Buffalo Traceon Thursday at 1430 hrs. Event Coordinator: Omar/bourbonmedStraightBourbon Tailgate Party & Fun Raiser -- Friday night after the Bourbon Heritage Panel. Event Coordinator: Mike Veach/bourbonv1st Annual Arron Burr Pistol Tournament -- Blast big holes in Alexander 'whiskey tax' Hamilton's face with a .357 magnum revolver or .45 semi-automatic! Event Coordinators: Linn & Bill/MashbillOscar Getz College of Whiskey Knowledge -- Real hands on instruction in how to taste whiskey by Mike Veach: Chuck Cowdery, and Old Foote. Saturday night for those not going to the Gala. Be sure to bring your tasting pants!Linn SpencerHave Shotglass. Will Travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitzg Posted July 31, 2001 Author Share Posted July 31, 2001 Don't we make a good Huntley Brinkley here (Hell, kids don't even know who they were!)Thanks, Linn, for adding to itLooking forward to it!!Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MashBill Posted August 1, 2001 Share Posted August 1, 2001 Linn,We need to save all of the hole-riddled Hamiltons and spend them on some good bourbon for a post-shooting celebration!Bill<A target="_blank" HREF=http://home.kc.rr.com/mashbill/>http://home.kc.rr.com/mashbill/</A> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MashBill Posted August 1, 2001 Share Posted August 1, 2001 Only 43 days! Aaaahhhh! That's too long! It seems like I've already been waiting forever. I look forward to meeting you all there!Bill<A target="_blank" HREF=http://home.kc.rr.com/mashbill/>http://home.kc.rr.com/mashbill/</A> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest **DONOTDELETE** Posted August 2, 2001 Share Posted August 2, 2001 Bill I'm going to guess that Toddy's is already used to taking bullit-riddled Hamiltons in exchange for fine bourbons. If not they soon will be!Linn SpencerHave Shotglass. Will Travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest **DONOTDELETE** Posted August 2, 2001 Share Posted August 2, 2001 That's right Greg! This is a very special year>>>>>> Here's Why>>>>>>>1) Chuck Cowdery has never been to a Bourbon Festival. It is our duty to show him a good time.2) Jim Butler, Mr. StraightBourbon.com.himself, is flying in from California with his Big Brother Dave. It is the first time for both of them at the Bourbon Festival. This is a once in a lifetime deal. You've just got to meet these fine men. Yes they're smart. Yes they have 'Big Brains'. Yes we should get them drunk as monkeys because that's the kind of fine fellows we are.3) Me. Yes you get to see just what a big fat bourbon swilling turkey I really am! It's worth the price of admission folks.4) Mike Veach -- Meet and greet the great Bourbon Veach -- One of the most knowledgable men on the forum. Serious on the forum-- he's a riot after a few drinks. You just gotta meet this guy! Way too cool.5) Greg & JoJo Kitzmiller -- Way Cool folks from somewhere in IL. Smart and Sassy -- Fun is their middle name!6) JoBettye & Connie -- The Heaven Hill Girls! Sexey is as Sexey does. They're just Too Hot To Handle! So bring your bad self down south to the best damn time in America! The Bardstown Bourbon Festival. It's a good time for all!Linn SpencerHave Shotglass. Will Travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitzg Posted August 3, 2001 Author Share Posted August 3, 2001 Linn, just so we don't deceive people, Jo and I are in Indiana, not Illinois. I truly look forward to the Master Distiller's panel which for me is one of the highlights. Not to mention any and all of Mike Veach's talks plus his new Bourbon Academy.Shall be fun, interesting, and enlightening. Oh, and there will be bourbon, too!Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest **DONOTDELETE** Posted August 3, 2001 Share Posted August 3, 2001 OOPS Sorry Greg. My mistake. Indiana. Indiana Indiana. There I think I've got it now.Linn SpencerHave Shotglass. Will Travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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