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Fifth Annual Stitzel-Weller Affair

In advance of the 148th Kentucky Derby, Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey hosted the annual Stitzel-Weller Affair–a special evening event featuring signature bourbon cocktails, live music by cellist Ben Sollee, and an al fresco dinner designed by Garden & Gun Club Executive Chef Sam Davis.

Special thanks to:

Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Ben Sollee

Wiltshire Pantry 

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The historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery—home of Blade and Bow and the backdrop for the Derby-eve soiree.

The historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery—home of Blade and Bow and the backdrop for the Derby-eve soiree.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

Garden & Gun Club Executive Chef Sam Davis and Gwenivière Green.

Garden & Gun Club Executive Chef Sam Davis and Gwenivière Green.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

Guests enjoy a seated dinner with a gorgeous table arrangement on the lawn in front of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery.

Guests enjoy a seated dinner with a gorgeous table arrangement on the lawn in front of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

Inside the G&G Club, guests are greeted upon arrival with mint juleps.

Inside the G&G Club, guests are greeted upon arrival with mint juleps.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

Charles Mucker, Shively Fire Chief, and Beverly Chester Burton, Mayor of Shively.

Charles Mucker, Shively Fire Chief, and Beverly Chester Burton, Mayor of Shively.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

Cocktail hour on the lawn includes live music and specialty drinks served from the custom Blade and Bow Horse Trailer.

Cocktail hour on the lawn includes live music and specialty drinks served from the custom Blade and Bow Horse Trailer.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

A must-have photo from the event: a picture with a retired racehorse.

A must-have photo from the event: a picture with a retired racehorse.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

Cellist and vocalist Ben Sollee entertains the crowd with a lively performance.

Cellist and vocalist Ben Sollee entertains the crowd with a lively performance.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

Doug Kragel, Diageo North American Whiskey Educator, leads partygoers through a neat tasting of the spirit.

Doug Kragel, Diageo North American Whiskey Educator, leads partygoers through a neat tasting of the spirit.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

Guests toast the occasion with a neat pour of 22-Year-Old Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Guests toast the occasion with a neat pour of 22-Year-Old Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

The al fresco dinner setting in front of the historic distillery.

The al fresco dinner setting in front of the historic distillery.

Photo: Cameron Wilder

Eric Larsen and Michael Furlong cheers to the Fifth Annual Stitzel-Weller Affair!

Eric Larsen and Michael Furlong cheers to the Fifth Annual Stitzel-Weller Affair!

Photo: Cameron Wilder