Spirited Women presents The Business of Bourbon & Belonging

Join us for a guided bourton tasting and talk featuring Rawnica Dillingham, Chief Sales Officer, New Riff Distilling. Rawnica will dive into Bourbon history (with a special focus on NKY), discuss the business behind the barrels, and guide participants through a few of her favorite tastes.

Ticket price includes tastes, welcoming cocktail, light bites, and the discussion.

Followed by an optional Captain’s Dinner Bourbon Pairing Dinner.

5:30-6 p.m.

Welcome Cocktail & Networking

Enjoy a New Riff cocktail from Catherine Manabat, Hospitality Manager, New Riff Distilling while you network with other spirited women!

6-7 p.m.

Guided Bourbon Tasting & Talk

Rawnica Dillingham, Chief Sales Officer, New Riff Distilling, will share the history of bourbon in the Commonwealth as we serve New Riff bourbon tastings and light bites!

Rawnica will chat with Missy Spears, Executive Director, Queer Kentucky, a nonprofit focused on uplifting LGBTQ+ lives through storytelling, culture, and action; and Women of the Metropolitan Spirited Women co-chairs, Jamila Watson, and Dr. Kimberly Luse and Sarah Otte Graber.

7-10 p.m.

Captain’s Table Dinner with New Riff Distilling Pairings

Want to extend your experience? Reserve a seat and enjoy a carefully curated, four-course dinner paired with New Riff Bourbon selections and descriptions with Rawnica Dillingham and Metropolitan Chef David Gajus. Only 15 now 7 seats left

Event: $25 Members/$35 Non-Members

Dinner: $75 members/$100 Non-Members