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A weekend of amazing culinary experiences including intoxicating celebrity and Kentucky chef demos along with great eats from local restaurants plus a few surprises along the way.FLASK
Get up close and personal with bourbon experts, celebrities and distillers as we discover the heritage, explore the traditions and raise a glass to the fine Art of Bourbon. Featuring panel discussions, hands-on workshops and product demos.SCHEDULE
THURSDAY SEPT 24
- Burger Battle w/ Santos, Stanley & Simmons
- Thurs 9/24
- Guest: Chris Santos / Stanley & Simmons / One lucky fan
- Culinary
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- What happens when acclaimed chef Chris Santos challenges members of Stanley & Simmons to step into the kitchen? A high-energy Fork & Flask session where great food, friendly competition, and bourbon come together for an unforgettable live experience. During this 30-minute culinary showdown, Chef Santos will introduce one of his signature burger before challenging members of Stanley & Simmons to recreate or put their own spin on it. The band will showcase their personalities, creativity, and competitive spirit as they navigate the kitchen in front of a live audience.
- The Search with Derek Trucks
- Thurs 9/24
- Guest: Derek Trucks (Ass Pocket Whiskey)
- Moderator: Chris Blandford
- Bourbon
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- Join Derek Trucks and Chris Blandford for an intimate conversation celebrating Ass Pocket Whiskey's new release. In this candid discussion Derek shares the inspiration behind the new release, the creative journey that brought it to life, and the parallels between crafting exceptional whiskey and creating timeless music.
- Building Bourbon Differently
- Thurs 9/24
- Guest: Jane Bowie (Potter Jane) / Kenny Coleman (Pursuit Spirits) / Ryan Cecil (Pursuit Spirits) / Jason Bruner (Buzzard's Roost)
- Moderator: Dan Calloway
- Bourbon
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- Come along as these guests share how they didn't inherit a legacy brand - they built them. They'll speak on how they used innovation in place of tradition and how they build loyalty in a crowded industry. And of course some lucky guests in the audience will get a chance to taste some amazing pours.
Fork & Flask Line Up
Kenny Coleman
Pursuit SpiritsRyan Cecil
Pursuit Spirits
Dan CAlloway
Dan Calloway
Brandon Smith
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Christian Huber
Starlight Distillery
Greg Keeley
Larrikin Bourbon
Dave Bob
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co
Blake Layfield
Makers Mark