G&G Party Pics

Cocktail Hour(s)

This fall, Garden & Gun and Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey presented a series of “Cocktail Hour(s)”—intimate cocktail parties hosted by tastemakers in Lexington, Kentucky; Mobile, Alabama; 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
Matthew Carter and Brent Bruner
Elizabeth Damrich
Jaimie Dewberry

November 9, 2022

In Partnership With

Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

View as Slideshow

Cocktail Hour(s) kicks off in Lexington with hosts Brent Bruner and Matthew Carter.

1 of 16

Cocktail Hour(s) kicks off in Lexington with hosts Brent Bruner and Matthew Carter.

Photo: Shining Light Photography

The “New” Fashioned: Blade and Bow, elderflower liqueur, and soda—garnished with orange and a cocktail cherry.

2 of 16

The “New” Fashioned: Blade and Bow, elderflower liqueur, and soda—garnished with orange and a cocktail cherry.

Photo: Shining Light Photography

3 of 16

Friends gather outside the Carter-Bruner residence to learn about Blade and Bow with brand cultivator Jeff Parrott.

Photo: Shining Light Photography

Brent Bruner and guests taste an exclusive Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old bourbon.

4 of 16

Brent Bruner and guests taste an exclusive Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old bourbon.

Photo: Shining Light Photography

Elizabeth Damrich awaits guests at her home in Mobile for the second Cocktail Hour(s) event.

5 of 16

Elizabeth Damrich awaits guests at her home in Mobile for the second Cocktail Hour(s) event.

Photo: Elizabeth Gelineau

Guests drink Blade and Bow Stitzel Sours.

6 of 16

Guests drink Blade and Bow Stitzel Sours.

Photo: Elizabeth Gelineau

A special surcee on behalf of G&G and Blade and Bow.

7 of 16

A special surcee on behalf of G&G and Blade and Bow.

Photo: Elizabeth Gelineau

Jeff Parrott and Elizabeth Damrich at the Blade and Bow field bar.

8 of 16

Jeff Parrott and Elizabeth Damrich at the Blade and Bow field bar.

Photo: Elizabeth Gelineau

Host Michael Damrich (right) toasts the evening with friends.

9 of 16

Host Michael Damrich (right) toasts the evening with friends.

Photo: Elizabeth Gelineau

Guests mingle on the front porch of the Damrich residence.

10 of 16

Guests mingle on the front porch of the Damrich residence.

Photo: Elizabeth Gelineau

Charleston hosts Jaimie and John Dewberry.

11 of 16

Charleston hosts Jaimie and John Dewberry.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

The table is set with fall florals and a Southern grazing board.

12 of 16

The table is set with fall florals and a Southern grazing board.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

In the courtyard, guests drink classic Old Fashioneds and The Seelbach—a cocktail crafted with bourbon and prosecco.

13 of 16

In the courtyard, guests drink classic Old Fashioneds and The Seelbach—a cocktail crafted with bourbon and prosecco.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

A rare luxury: An exclusive tasting of Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old is offered at each party.

14 of 16

A rare luxury: An exclusive tasting of Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old is offered at each party.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

From left: Venita Aspen; G&G president and CEO Rebecca Darwin; and Hart Hagerty Wrangle.

15 of 16

From left: Venita Aspen; G&G president and CEO Rebecca Darwin; and Hart Hagerty Wrangle.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

Cheers to the art of hospitality!

16 of 16

Cheers to the art of hospitality!

Photo: Cameron Wilder

A cover with Nate Bargatze

Subscribe today and save.

Get a Subscription Give a Gift Manage Your Subscription