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Women of Whiskey

G&G gathered at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens to raise a toast to the women of Kentucky who are shaping the bourbon and food industries. Guests experienced a collaborative Kentucky menu by outstanding female chefs Ouita Michel, owner of Honeywood restaurant; Sam Fore, owner of Tuk Tuk Snack Shop; and Sara Bradley, owner of freight house, followed by an interactive bourbon tasting and conversation with Amanda Heckert, G&G executive editor, Marianne Eaves, master distiller of Forbidden Bourbon, Jackie Zykan, Hidden Barn Whiskey master blender, and Shaylyn Gammon, Blue Run Spirits whiskey director. Drinks were served using bespoke bar provisions from Pappy & Company, founded by Van Winkle family scions Carrie Van Winkle Greener, Louise Van Winkle Breen, and Chenault Van Winkle James.

Special Thanks to:
Oldham County Tourism

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Jackie Zykan, Marianne Eaves, Kim Hydes, Oldham County Tourism director, Shaylyn Gammon, and Amanda Heckert.

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From left: a Maple Mint Julep, featuring Forbidden bourbon and Pappy & Company Bourbon Barrel-Aged Pure Maple Syrup; a Sweet Tea Sour, showcasing Pappy & Company Kentucky Sour Cocktail Mixer; and a Grapefruit Old-Fashioned with Pappy & Company Bourbon Barrel-Aged Pure Maple Syrup.

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Chenault Van Winkle James, Louise Van Winkle Breen, and Carrie Van Winkle Greener.

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Elizabeth Asay, Stitzel-Weller Distillery brand home manager, and Colleen Glenn, G&G vice president, marketing.

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Inspired by the gardens, guests receive custom escort cards displayed in potted herbs.

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A floral place setting at the beautiful Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. 

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Peggy Noe Stevens and Jackie Zykan.

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Chef Sam Fore plates her dish of savory egg custard and tamarind fried eggplant salad.

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Chef Sara Bradley’s course of chilled peas and carrots with wild ramp cake.

 

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Featured chefs Sam Fore, Sara Bradley, and Ouita Michel. 

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Chef Ouita Michel’s smoked chicken with chive blossom vinaigrette and marinated spring vegetables.

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A selection of sweets from Pappy & Company.

 

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