After Hours at Stitzel-Weller

G&G and Stitzel-Weller Distillery celebrated the Louisville launch of Blade and Bow 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve with an evening of Blade and Bow Bourbon cocktails, specialty barbecue from Commonwealth BBQ & Provisions, live music by Grammy Award-winning artist Bronwyn, and shopping from local makers including Hadley Pottery, Lee Milward Jewelry, Maizie Clarke, Pomegranate, and The Sweeter Magnolia. Inside the distillery, guests were led through the Blade and Bow Heritage Tasting.

July 22, 2026

In partnership with

Stitzel-Weller Distillery

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The lawn is set for the open-to-the-public event at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery.

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The suggested serving for Blade and Bow 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve is neat, on a large rock.

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From left: Tristan Scroggins, Larry Cook, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Frank Evans, and Grant Dresnok.

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An assortment of goods from Pomegranate.

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A Stitzel-Weller Bourbon Steward walked guests through an immersive Solera experience exploring the aromas, flavors, and craftsmanship behind Blade and Bow Bourbon’s newest expression.

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Danielle Landi builds a bouquet at The Sweeter Magnolia flower truck.

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Rolled porchetta by Commonwealth BBQ & Provisions.

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Sarah Nagy and Timothy Stockton.

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The 5 Key Float, composed of Blade and Bow 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a Bordeaux float, atop a scalloped linen cocktail napkin and tablecloth by Pomegranate.

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Martha Lowe sets out handpainted pottery from Hadley Pottery.

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The Blade and Bow Heritage Tasting offered samples of four bourbons spanning the Blade and Bow lineup, including the flagship Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and the newly released 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve, as well as the coveted 22-Year-Old and 30-Year-Old expressions.

Photo: Ashley Brown