Bacon & Bourbon 2018

Bacon and bourbon: two great tastes that taste great together. On February 17th at this year's 10th annual Bacon & Bourbon celebration, these bold and beloved American flavors come together once again in a dizzyingly delicious tasting extravaganza. Join us for a lively walk-around tasting of over 60 bourbons, ryes, and American whiskeys of all stripes alongside a wide array of smoky pork treats and craft cocktails.

As usual, we’re splitting this event into two sessions to quell the crowd. Choose from the below options to fit your needs.

What you can expect
  • 60+ bourbon, rye, and other American whiskies to taste
  • An array of bacon treats to be enjoyed at your leisure
  • 3 signature whiskey-based craft cocktails
  • VIP ticket only: an hour long whiskey seminar
  • 2 hour session in the grand tasting room where you’ll get to sample 60+ bourbons, nibble on smoky porky treats and taste 3 signature cocktails.
General Admission
2 hour session in the grand tasting room where you’ll get to sample 60+ bourbons, nibble on smoky porky treats and taste 3 signature cocktails.
Early Entry
Beat the crowd and get an additional half-hour of tasting for just $10 more.
VIP Package
Get a seat in one of our signature 1 hour VIP seminars to learn even more about this delightful spirit. This package includes an early entry ticket to the grand tasting.
Level
Beginner - Advanced
Good for
Spirits Enthusiasts, Spirits Curious, Whiskey Lover, Fun with Friends
Style
Walk-Around Tasting
Food Served
Stations and passed hors d’oeuvres

VIP Seminars

Session 1 Exclusive

Bourbon and Chocolate Tasting

Valentine’s Day calls for something sweet and something potent. Taste the seductive combination of chocolate and bourbon in this special pairing event. We’ll delve into how chocolate and bourbon are made, and experience the ways these two decadent favorites complement each other.

What you can expect
  • 1 welcome bourbon and chocolate cocktail
  • 3 bourbon and chocolate pairings
  • Palate-cleansing bread
  • 1 hour of education-including a Q&A session-with an Astor Center instructor
  • Early access to the Bacon & Bourbon grand tasting (1:30pm - 4pm)
Session 2 Exclusive

Bourbon Crash Course

What do you know about the variety of bourbons you're about to taste? What exactly is bourbon, and how does it compare to other foreign and domestic whiskies? Start your bacon and bourbon extravaganza off right with a crash course in America’s quintessential spirit.

What you can expect
  • 1 welcome bourbon cocktail
  • 3 tasting pours of whiskey
  • Palate-cleansing bread
  • 1 hour of education-including a Q&A session-with an Astor Center instructor
  • Early access to the Bacon & Bourbon grand tasting (5:30pm - 8pm)

General Admission Ticket

$69

Join our annual celebration of two great American pleasures by tasting your way through the best of the best: 60+ samples of bourbon, rye, and other American whiskies, paired with smoky, porky fare.

Get Tickets
  • Session 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Session 2 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Early Entrance Ticket

$79

Beat the crowd and gain an additional half an hour of tasting with this early entry ticketing option.

Get Tickets
  • Session 1 1:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Session 2 5:30pm - 8:00pm

VIP Ticket

Early Entrance + VIP Seminar

$99

Born to be a bourbon snob? VIP tickets will grant entry to one of our signature whiskey seminars. Then, be among the first to start the party with Early Entrance perks.

Session 1 VIP
  • Session 1 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Session 2 VIP
  • Session 2 4:30pm - 8:00pm