Shake, Stir, & Sip Like A Pro! We invite you to experience an immersive cocktail creation course led by a mixology guru! At Liquor Lab, we provide our guests with a hands-on cocktail learning experience. Using only the freshest ingredients, our premium cocktails are designed to inspire and indulge! Libations aren't your thing? We offer incredible Mocktails! There's a cocktail for anyone at Liquor Lab. Try your hand at mixology by taking part in our hands-on alchemy class. Incredible libations, groovy music, belly laughs and yummy charcuterie are all included -We only ask that you leave your worries at the door. Cheers, friends!

$65

Join a panel discussion surrounding the importance of Queer storytelling in the south and flyover states. This conversation will be facilitated by Lindsey Cummins and Ellie Bruner of Printed Zine, and will include creatives Ryan Fitzgibbon (A Great Gay Book), Spencer Jenkins (Queer Kentucky), Sirene Martin (Artist and Storyteller) at Bar Genevieve at Hotel Genevieve.

Ryan Fitzgibbon is the founder of the magazine hello mr. and author of the newly released book, A Great Gay Book, Stories of Growth Belonging and Other Queer Possibilities. 

Spencer Jenkins is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Queer Kentucky, the LGBTQ+ run magazine that served as the catalyst for Bourbon and Belonging. 

Sirene Martin is a multimedia artist hailing from south central Kentucky. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Pan-African Studies from the University of Louisville with an emphasis in Gender and Sexuality studies. In her art, Sirene seeks to be in conversation with the ancestral spirits that hold her. These conversation acts as a portal as she travels into the creative space to conjure worlds and realities that are often refused to her in the material world as a Black Transgender Woman. As a Hoodoosaint, she is a historian and archivist. Recording and caring for the stories of her ancestors, her art elevates the rich Root culture and religions of the Black folks that made Kentucky their home.

Queer Kentucky is a diverse LGBTQ+ run non-profit founded in Louisville, Kentucky working to bolster and enhance Queer culture and health through storytelling, education and action. Through our storytelling approach, we give visibility and celebrate the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the great Bluegrass State. Visibility alone is life-saving.

$10-$250

Join OUT and Angle’s Envy for a massive Bourbon and Belonging bash featuring Shannel, Sasha Grant, and Joey with a Moustache! Join us at Number 15, Whiskey Row’s top music venue, on October 4th.

FREE (Register to guarantee entry.)

Pair Bourbon & bites in Louisville's trendy NuLu neighborhood

Explore the taste, history, and impact of bourbon on the world’s only walking bourbon food tour. Experience bourbon like never before through expertly paired bites and cocktails that highlight the versatility of Kentucky’s beloved amber spirit.

As you explore the vibrant NuLu neighborhood, you’ll discover hidden speakeasies, rooftop terraces, and cozy tasting rooms. This guided tour is both a fantastic introduction to bourbon for the uninitiated, and a master class in bourbon and food pairing for experienced aficionados. Book your tour now and uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon!

$169 + tax

SOLD OUT

Join us for a Fall Garden Party, celebrating the flavors of the season. Unwind and experience the Old Forester Distillery while savoring craft cocktails and taking in scenic views of the Ohio River from the rooftop terrace.

Enjoy hors d'oeurves, seasonal cocktails and live music!

Join one of Louisville’s favorite LGBTQ+ spots, Trouble Bar, for a casual Happy Hour featuring Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River Cocktails.

Cash bar. Free to attend. Register to secure your spot.

What do you call a 90-minute experience that has absolutely everything? The Whole Shebang! Step into the world of Pursuit Spirits for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience that will be the highlight of your trip. You won't get an opportunity like this anywhere else, guaranteed. Taste through multiple expressions, take part in a single barrel selection process, and then fill your own Pursuit United Private Select bottle. Plus, you get a fancy $15 tasting glass included! 

We'll dive right in with the history of Pursuit Spirits and how our whiskey is shaking up the industry. We’ll save you from the same regurgitated tour talk and focus on how barrel maturation and blending are the real stars of the show. You will try our award-winning small-batch whiskeys and learn about the multiple mash bills, blending processes, and flavor profiles that make each expression unique.

Something typically only reserved for the whiskey elite, Pursuit Spirits is bringing this bucket-list item to you. You get the exclusive opportunity to take part in your own personal barrel selection. You will taste multiple Pursuit United Private Select bourbon and rye whiskeys and choose your favorite. There are no levers to pull here! Grab a whiskey thief and fill your bottle the old-fashioned way by hand. Then head over to the bottling line to cork, label, and seal it as a one-of-a-kind souvenir. The bottle is included in your ticket price.

Don't miss this rare chance to have a personal barrel selection plus filling your own Pursuit United Private Select. A one-of-a-kind experience that is certainly going to be the highlight of your trip and an everlasting memory.

$200

Welcome to Bourbon City! Kick off a weekend of Bourbon & Belonging fun with complimentary Bourbon tastings at our newly renovated Louisville Visitor Center. Enjoy a taste of Louisville and our Southern hospitality as soon as you arrive!

Must be 21+ or older for the tasting. ID required. There is no cost to participate.

Free

Come out with us and explore the queer stories of Louisville’s past and present as you eat and drink your way down Bardstown Road, Louisville’s gay epicenter! As you stroll through the lush avenues of historic Cherokee Triangle, you’ll taste classic Kentucky bites such as fried chicken, spoonbread, and shrimp and grits paired with a selection of bourbon cocktails. Along the way, you’ll uncover the diverse history of Kentucky’s Queer folx, from a Black Prohibition-era drag queen to poets, authors, and activists that paved the way for Kentucky’s Queer community. Note: this tour ends at Chill Bar for the after party.

$169 + tax

Rooftop Bar & Restaurant: Bourbon & Belonging Exclusive Dining Experience

At Copper & Kings, we like to tell a story that starts in the sonic maturation cellar, travels through the distillery into the Art Gallery, and ends on the Rooftop. In honor of "Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week," the first LGBTQ+ inclusive Bourbon festival in the country, we are excited to offer a unique dining experience that celebrates love, diversity, and the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community in Kentucky.

Chef Joshua Lehman consistently utilizes our brandies, gins, and absinthes in his carefully curated menu, and for this special event, he will craft exclusive features that highlight the vibrant flavors and innovative spirit of our distillery. Our bar team, known for their creativity and expertise, will feature specialty cocktails and mocktails made with products created right here on site.

This dining experience will be reservable in advance of standard rooftop reservations, ensuring Bourbon & Belonging guests have the opportunity to partake in this celebratory evening. From barrel to bottle, from bottle to bar and kitchen, from us to you: we hope you have an exceptional experience and add your story to ours.

Cheers to love, diversity, and exceptional dining! 🏳️‍🌈🥂

This experience is bookable from 5pm-8:30pm on Thursday, October 3rd. Join us for our Bourbon & Belonging distillery tour directly before a dinner reservation!

The Rooftop Bar & Restaurant is located on the third floor of Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery. Enter through the courtyard or walkway to the right, enter the distillery, then take the elevator or stairs on your right up to the third floor.

Menu items range from $10 - $55

Join the Copper & Kings Experience to see what makes us the most unique distillery in Bourbon Country. In celebration of Bourbon & Belonging, we are thrilled to offer exclusive booking access for this experience.

Guests will see the full production facility housing our beautiful copper pot stills and bottling line. We will also lead you through our Barrel Cellar where our spirits listen to curated music 24/7, creating a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.

During this special week, we are proud to celebrate the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community. Our educational tasting will feature four samples from our core portfolio of innovative spirits. We believe that Bourbon (& Brandy!) is for everyone, and we are honored to be a part of this historic event that champions belonging and the rich tapestry of Kentucky Queer lives. We're already looking forward to your visit.
Cheers to love, diversity, and exceptional spirits! 🏳️‍🌈🥃

This hour long experience is offered at 4pm and 5pm on Thursday, October 3rd and is a perfect segue to a dinner reservation at the Copper & Kings Rooftop Bar & Restaurant. Look for our Bourbon & Belonging dining experience to book a dinner reservation.

$25 + optional gratuity

Join us for an all-inclusive distillery tour and tasting and see every part of the whiskey production process! Experience the original history of Peerless before witnessing the bourbon and rye whiskey crafting from grain to bottle all under one roof. After, enjoy a complete whiskey tasting that includes distillery-only products.

FREE (But register to guarantee you have a seat!)

Grab your friends and join us for an exciting team cocktail challenge! No experience necessary! Guests will be separated into groups of up to 6 people and given the task of creating a specific cocktail to the best of their ability in a timed session among other teams. The Bulleit bar team will host an instructional session to teach the basics of cocktail creation and how to use bar tools. Teams are judged on accuracy, flavor profile, and name creation! Gift bags are awarded to the winning team. Cocktails and snacks provided.

$50

Join us for a 45-minute Maturation Master Class led by Melissa Rift, our Master Taster, on our warehouse platform. Melissa will guide you through the maturation process and explain how our barrels develop. During the class, you will have the opportunity to sample distillate, three-year-old Old Forester, the 5th-anniversary 100-proof single barrel, and President's Choice. (Class sizes are limited.)

2 Class Options on Thursday 10/2/24: 11:30-12:30pm or 2:30-3:30pm

$75

Hop Atomica is proud to partner with Louisville Tourism and Queer Kentucky to host the inaugural Bourbon & Belonging Kick-Off Reception for Louisville. Join us as we kick-off Bourbon & Belonging week in style with cocktails, beer, spirits, and best of all, bourbon!

Free

Explore a line up of Bardstown Bourbon Company’s first 100% estate distilled bourbons and rye. This immersive pairs each expression with unique sensory elements.

DURATION: 45 mins *Must be 21 or older to attend experience.

$25

Buzzard’s Roost Distillery and Tasting Room invites you to come in for a cheep buzz! Enjoy a pairing of two whiskeys for just $6 or try our featured cocktail for $10. Proceeds will benefit Queer Kentucky.

Buzzard’s Roost Hours:

Wed-Thurs 11:00-6:00

Fri-Sat 11:00--8:00

Sun 1:00-6:00

No reservations required.

$6