The Business of Bourbon & Belonging
Join us for a guided bourbon 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, welcome 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.
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. Limited seats left.
7-10 p.m. Captain’s Table Dinner with New Riff Distilling Pairings
Chefs Dinner:
First Course - 8 Year Bourbon – Oldest expression to date
Chicken Liver Brulé, Wild berry conserba on top
Second Course – Single Barrel Proof
Smoked Cornish Game Hen, Sweet Sticky Rice, Curry Sauce
Third Course – 8 year Rye
Brisket & Roe/caviar Surf & Turf – Soubise Sauce, sunchoke chip garnish
Dessert – Sherry -No cocktail
Deconstructed Smore
Event: $25 Members/$35 Non-Members
Dinner: $75 members/$100 Non-Members