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Cocktail Hour(s)

This spring, G&G and Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey hosted a series of three Cocktail Hour(s)—intimate cocktail parties hosted by tastemakers in Atlanta, Austin, Texas, and Charleston, South Carolina. Each gathering featured creative bourbon cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and good company—in celebration of the art of hospitality and entertaining.

Special thanks to:
Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Clary Bosbyshell Welsh
Kate Hersch
Gregory Blake Sams

May 15, 2025

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Cocktail Hour(s) kicks off in Atlanta with hostess Clary Bosbyshell Welsh.

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Cocktail Hour(s) kicks off in Atlanta with hostess Clary Bosbyshell Welsh.

Photo: Brittany Wages

Friends gather on the back patio of the Welsh residence.

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Friends gather on the back patio of the Welsh residence.

Photo: Brittany Wages

The Blade and Bow Bramble comprised of Blade and Bow bourbon, blackberry cordial, and lemon juice.

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The Blade and Bow Bramble comprised of Blade and Bow bourbon, blackberry cordial, and lemon juice.

Photo: Brittany Wages

Guests sample neat pours from the Blade and Bow Field Bar.

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Guests sample neat pours from the Blade and Bow Field Bar.

Photo: Brittany Wages

Robert and Kate Hersch await guests at their home in Austin for the second Cocktail Hour(s) event.

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Robert and Kate Hersch await guests at their home in Austin for the second Cocktail Hour(s) event.

Photo: Julie Wilhite Photography

Cedar Baldridge and Christine Stewart.

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Cedar Baldridge and Christine Stewart.

Photo: Julie Wilhite Photography

Lance Avery Morgan and Carla McDonald.

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Lance Avery Morgan and Carla McDonald.

Photo: Julie Wilhite Photography

The Old Fashioned Paloma: Blade and Bow bourbon, grapefruit soda, bitters, and lime juice.

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The Old Fashioned Paloma: Blade and Bow bourbon, grapefruit soda, bitters, and lime juice.

Photo: Julie Wilhite Photography

Elisabeth and Alex Tynberg.

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Elisabeth and Alex Tynberg.

Photo: Julie Wilhite Photography

The final Cocktail Hour(s) hosted in a historic downtown Charleston garden.

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The final Cocktail Hour(s) hosted in a historic downtown Charleston garden.

Photo: MK McConaghy

Charleston hosts Josh Massover and Gregory Blake Sams.

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Charleston hosts Josh Massover and Gregory Blake Sams.

Photo: MK McConaghy

Pickled shrimp with dill and endive.

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Pickled shrimp with dill and endive.

Photo: MK McConaghy

John Pope, Athalie Derse, Liz Macpherson, and Matthew Butler.

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John Pope, Athalie Derse, Liz Macpherson, and Matthew Butler.

Photo: MK McConaghy

The New Fashioned: Blade and Bow bourbon, elderflower liqueur, and a splash of soda.

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The New Fashioned: Blade and Bow bourbon, elderflower liqueur, and a splash of soda.

Photo: MK McConaghy

Chris Jespersen and Sonny Sisan.

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Chris Jespersen and Sonny Sisan.

Photo: MK McConaghy

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