Lexington Bourbon Academy Master Class: Becoming a Certified Bourbon Steward

Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST

1200 Manchester St, Lexington, KY, 40508, United States

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Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST

Barrel House Distillery, 1200 Manchester St, Lexington, KY, 40508, United States.

So you think you know bourbon... but how much do you really know? Or maybe you are just bourbon curious? It’s no secret that everyone in the Bluegrass is talking about it! This is your chance to prove your knowledge and learn the facts and have a fun experience doing it. Join us at Beyond the Barrel for a one of a kind Lexington Bourbon Academy class designed to help you become a Certified Bourbon Steward!
 
In Partnership with the Stave and Thief Society and Barrel House Distillery we invite you to a hands on training class with America’s Native Spirit! 
 
Walk through the key process elements that make bourbon come to life! In a three hour course you will explore the following:
 
- Historical milestones and laws of bourbon
- Understanding the difference between bourbon and other types of whiskey/spirits
- Hands on walkthrough of the distillation process
- Review of Maturation and Aging 
- Sensory Analysis and understanding congeners/flavor profile traits and characteristics 
- Learn the art of building a flight 
- Receive a course book and code to test as a certified bourbon steward with the Stave and Thief Society on completion of the class
 
Real distillers. Real subject matter experts. Real answers! And an opportunity to become a fully certified and recognized bourbon steward to show your friends and colleagues you definitely know your stuff. For the bourbon fans, service industry professional or hardcore enthusiasts alike, our classes will take a creative and welcoming approach to guiding you on your journey in getting to know bourbon a little bit better. And most importantly, have fun while you do it!
 
Our Master Class will be held on Sunday May 19th from 5:00 PM through 8:00 PM. Limited 30 seats available.
 
Price will be $100 per person and include all course materials and test code to take the Certified Bourbon Steward exam.
 
We look forward to seeing you there!

 

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*This event is intended only for participants of legal drinking age.     ALWAYS Drink Responsibly. Respectfully, ID's will be verified on arrival.

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John Coffee IV

John Coffee IV, is the CEO of Beyond the Barrel, a VIP event and education company focused on private bourbon, wine, spirit events, education and beyond. He is also founder of the Lexington Bourbon Academy and known for his role as a Brand Ambassador with Rabbit Hole Distilling, a Director in the Lexington Bourbon Society and Co-Host of the YouTube Channel Let's Talk Bourbon. John is a professional bourbon educator and a certified Executive Bourbon Steward recognized by the KDA. You may have seen him around town standing in line with you for limited release bourbons, planning and organizing bourbon events and festivals throughout Lexington, or walking his two Yorkies. On any given day, he is proud to delve into the mysteries of bourbon lore, share a dram, or explore the all the wonders the great Kentucky outdoors has to offer.

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