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G&G readers and friends enjoy Woodford Reserve cocktails and Country Boy beer during a night of all things Lexington, Kentucky.

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A side-by-side bourbon tasting kicks off the Southern supper.

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Niki Goldey sips on Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.

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Parmesan, dark chocolate, and dried cranberries are paired with bourbon to bring out its complex flavors.

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Jana Robinson, CJ Lotz, and Gathan Borden gather before indulging in chef Ouita Michel’s Southern meal.

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The Kitchen in Columbus, Ohio, serves as the perfect backdrop for a Garden & Gun evening.

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Warm shrimp salad, Bluegrass-style.

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Chef Ouita Michel (left) and Woodford Reserve assistant master distiller Elizabeth McCall bring Lexington flavors and their personal expertise to Columbus.

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Savannah Fielding takes part in the bourbon tasting.

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The Up-to-Date: Woodford rye, sherry, Grand Marnier, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water.

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The Local Honeys perform for the crowd.

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