Experience the Ultimate Bourbon Event: BourbonCon at the Lexington Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort and Spa
Get ready for the premier bourbon event of the year - BourbonCon! This exciting event is the first ever BourbonCon and it's taking place at the luxurious Lexington Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort and Spa on January 20th and 21st.
This is an event that any bourbon lover won't want to miss!
Admission to the tasting floor is included in your ticket, and here you'll find over 30 distilleries under one roof, offering guests the chance to sample a wide variety of bourbons, whiskeys, and ryes while chatting with distillery representatives about their unique blends. In addition to the tasting floor, BourbonCon will also host a variety of lectures and panels led by some of the top distillers and talent in the bourbon industry.
Speakers include Myra Bargainer (Co-Founder & CEO of Paul Sutton Bourbon), Beth Burrows (American Whiskey Ambassador with Jim B. Beam Distilling Company), Michael Crisp (Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Filmmaker & Professional Entertainer), Marc Therrien (Executive Chef and Managing Director of Keeneland Hospitality), Chris McCarron (Retired American Thoroughbred Horse Racing Hall of Fame Jockey), and Freddie Johnson (Distillery VIP Lead at Buffalo Trace), to name just a few.
But BourbonCon isn't just about the bourbon - it's also about the food! Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian will be joining us at this year's event. An accomplished chef, host, and culinary consultant, Zakarian has presided over some of the country's top kitchens, traveling the world for new inspiration to marry with his classical training and techniques in a lifelong effort to deliver unparalleled hospitality experiences. He is the host of Food Network's "The Kitchen" and "Cooks vs. Cons," as well as the owner of several award-winning restaurants. Chef Zakarian will lead a Q&A, live cooking demonstration, and mixologist competition, showcasing the versatility of bourbon in the kitchen and giving attendees the chance to learn from one of the top chefs in the industry.
On Friday night, BourbonCon will host a Kentucky Hug Welcome Reception featuring complimentary food stations, live entertainment, and a cash bar.
Outside of BourbonCon's main events, guests can enjoy a variety of activities around the resort, such as sipping rare bourbons in the VIP Lounge, participating in games and giveaways, and enjoying live entertainment.
For those looking to take their BourbonCon experience to the next level, consider purchasing a gold ticket. Gold ticket holders will have access to the VIP Lounge, where a rotating selection of rare and allocated bourbons and complimentary hors d'oeuvres are available. In addition to these luxurious amenities, gold ticket holders will also have the opportunity to attend a 4-course dinner and expertly paired bourbon flight on Saturday evening. This exclusive event, curated by chefs Erik Fowler and Marc Therrien, provides a truly unforgettable culinary and bourbon pairing experience.
And to make things even more convenient and enjoyable, consider staying at the luxurious Lexington Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort and Spa. The hotel features newly renovated guest suites, where you can rest and recharge after a day of tasting and learning about bourbon. When you're not on the Tasting Floor, you can take advantage of the self-serve bourbon machines, 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub, restaurant, cafe, full-service spa, and heated igloos. Click here for hotel reservations and join us at BourbonCon for an unforgettable celebration of this beloved spirit.