Join us on Thursday, September 8th, for an in-depth discussion of the country’s first consumer protection law. We will go into the history of what led to the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, the great distillers that pushed for its passing, and how distilleries like Heaven Hill are still producing amazing Bottled-in-Bond products! We also have signed copies of Bernie Lubbers’ (the whiskey professor himself) book: Bourbon Whiskey: Our Native Spirit.

The history of Bourbon in America ia a slow evolution through time. While we all enjoy an abundance of great whiskies in our bars, our homes, and even on the shelf of our local liquor stores, the truth is that in the earliest days of whiskey making neither quality control nor brand reputation existed. You would not know who distilled the whiskey you drank or even be sure it was truly a whiskey! That all changed when the United States passed the Bottled-in-Bond Act and forever altered the way whiskey would be manufactured, sold, and enjoyed.

However, our events are not only about education, but the enjoyment of tasting these amazing spirits and having some great food pairings as well. Our Bottled-in-Bond line-up for this evening will be:

Mellow Corn Whiskey & Homemade Biscuit with Fresh Honey: A 100-proof corn whiskey with vanilla-honey notes and a silky texture that is the perfect starter to the evening.

Henry McKenna Bourbon & BBQ Wings: A classic bourbon that is rich in the nose, body, and texture.

Rittenhouse Rye & Hand-Breaded Chicken Nuggets with spicy dipping sauce: A bold and spicy rye whiskey that is suprisingly easy to drink neat.

Old Fitzgerald Bourbon & Waffle with Fresh Maple Syrup: An older bottling of a wheated bourbon no longer available, this bourbon is the perfect pairing of oak and caramel.

Sacred Bond Brandy: A brand new product from Heaven Hill showcasing that Bottled-in-Bond is not reserved for just whiskey! This rich, grape-based brandy is a whiskey lover's dream. The higher proof is an ideal complement to the candy-like finish: no dessert needed!