A Southern Bourbon Soirée

The Poindexter party raises their Seelbach cocktails, inspired by the signature drink of  Louisville’s iconic Seelbach Hotel.

Another of the evening’s cocktails, the Main Street Sour features Angel’s Envy bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and Montepulciano.

Dishes of country fried quail with mushroom gravy, sweet corn grits, and summer succotash are served as the meal’s second course.

Inspired by Angel’s Envy’s Toast the Trees initiative, the Drink Me and Plant a Tree cocktail features Angel’s Envy bourbon, Carpano Bianca, Amaro Montenegro, and a cherry garnish.

Attendees are seated among friends and fellow G&G readers for the three-course dinner.

Brenda and Ron Chalker raise a glass. 

Angel’s Envy Whiskey Guardian Kailonn Cooksey offers insights as guests partake in a tasting of the label’s signature rye whiskey.

Between courses, chef Ann Kim and Whiskey Guardian Kailonn Cooksey explain the inspiration behind each cocktail and dish pairing. 

Angel’s Envy Whiskey Guardian Stephanie Saputo chats with Sarah Walker and Amy Deibert after the dinner.

Garden & Gun Society Members Nancy and Jason Wisniewski cheers to an evening well spent. 

Louisville Tourism team members Nicole Twigg, Stacey Yates, Doug Bennett, and Jessica Morgan join Black Bourbon Society founder Samara Davis (center) for a photo.