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A Stitzel-Weller Affair

On Derby eve, Garden & Gun and Blade and Bow hosted the second annual Stitzel-Weller Affair at the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. More than a hundred VIPs and friends enjoyed a seated dinner by chef Ford Fry, delicious Blade and Bow cocktails, and a performance by the Steep Canyon Rangers.

Special thanks to:

Ford Fry

Steep Canyon Rangers

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The Stitzel-Weller Distillery­–home of Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

The legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery­–home of Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Photo: Donovan DeFerraro

A lovely dinner setting for the second annual Stitzel-Weller Affair.

A lovely dinner setting for the second annual Stitzel-Weller Affair.

Photo: Donovan DeFerraro

Blade and Bow’s Jeff Parrott and Kevin Didio enjoying a Blade and Bow mint julep on the lawn during cocktail hour.

Blade and Bow’s Jeff Parrott and Kevin Didio enjoying a Blade and Bow mint julep on the lawn during cocktail hour.

Photo: Donovan DeFerraro

Doug Kragel and Bobby Burke with the decked-out Blade and Bow horse.

Doug Kragel and Bobby Burke with the decked-out Blade and Bow horse.

Photo: Donovan DeFerraro

Guests dine on a delicious spread by Atlanta chef Ford Fry.

Guests dine on a delicious spread by Atlanta chef Ford Fry.

Photo: Donovan DeFerraro

Paired with the dinner course, a neat pour of Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Paired with the dinner course, a neat pour of Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Photo: Donovan DeFerraro

Gen and Benjamin Sohr of Pencil and Paper Co. attend their second Stitzel-Weller Affair.

Gen and Benjamin Sohr of Pencil and Paper Co. attend their second Stitzel-Weller Affair.

Photo: Matthew David Beck

Guests Jenny and Brant Stewart before the finale concert.

Guests Jenny and Brant Stewart before the finale concert.

Photo: Matthew David Beck

It isn’t Derby without Juleps! Traditional mint juleps served in custom Blade and Bow julep cups.

It isn’t Derby without Juleps! Traditional mint juleps served in custom Blade and Bow julep cups.

Photo: Matthew David Beck

North American Whiskey ambassador Doug Kragel leads guests in a special tasting of  Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old before the finale performance by the Steep Canyon Rangers.

North American Whiskey ambassador Doug Kragel leads guests in a special tasting of  Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old before the finale performance by the Steep Canyon Rangers.

Photo: Donovan DeFerraro

Steep Canyon Rangers close the event, marking another great celebration of fine bourbon and the Kentucky Derby.

Steep Canyon Rangers close the event, marking another great celebration of fine bourbon and the Kentucky Derby.

Photo: Donovan DeFerraro