I’m back at it again. There’s a new bourbon festival, this time in Cincinnati, Ohio, called Bourbon In The Park. It’s taking place in Washington Park September 14, 2019 from 5-10p.m. There will be classes, live music, cocktails, and bourbon tastings. I will be hosting a bourbon and cigar pairing seminar featuring a Drew Estate Liga Privada no 9 Bellacoso along with Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam Black, and Jim Beam Rye. I’m really looking forward to seeing this new whiskey festival take shape – it’s always great to see whiskey geeks come together to learn more about America’s Native Spirit. This event also raises money for Findlay Kitchen, and Peaslee Neighborhood Center. I hope to see you there!

Here’s the rest of the lineup:

Bourbon on a Budget – 5:00-5:45 – Johnathan Owen – B

What’s in a Mashbill? – 6:15-7:30 – Mike Robinette – B

Making Your Mark in Cincinnati – 8:00-8:45 – Moderator: TBA Panelists: Molly Wellmann (Japps), Andrew Jacob (Wiseguys), John Ford (Littlefield), Gary (Horse & Barrel) – B

Cigar and Bourbon Pairing – 9-9:45 – Maggie Kimberl – B

Boozy & Bright – 5:00-5:45 – Julia Petiprin and Catherine Manabat – C

Cooking with Minor Case – 6:15-7:00 – Christian Gill and Stephen Fante – C

Fuzzy History – The Manhattan – 7:30-8:15 – Giacomo Cimenello – C

Cooking with Knob Creek – 8:45-9:30 – Jeffrey Harris – C

History of Saloons in Cincinnati – 5:30-6:15 – Molly Wellmann – D

Finding Black History in Bourbon History – 6:45-7:30 – Samara Rivers – D

Cincinnati- Bourbon’s Other City – 7:45-8:30 – Michael Veach – D

Exploring Vintage Bourbon – 9:15-10:00 – Brad Bonds – D

Taste Like a Pro – 5:15-6:00 – Joseph Head – E

Woodford Tasting Wheel – 6:30-7:15 – Whiskey Pete – E

Blend Like a Pro – 7:30-815 – Ed Bley – E

Exploring the Manhattan – 8:45-9:30 – Giacomo Cimenello – E

Bourbon 101 – 5:00-5:45 – Bill Whitlow – F

How A Brewer Makes Whiskey – 6:15-7:00 – Brian Sprance – F

Bottling and Processing – 7:30-8:15 – Andrew Robinson – F

In-Depth Look At Limestone Branch Distillery – 8:45-9:30 – Stephen Fante – F

Photos Courtesy of Maggie Kimberl, the Content Editor for American Whiskey Magazine