Bourbon Classic brings together the best of the Bourbon and culinary worlds through a collection of rare, interactive events.
Infused with exceptional tastings, workshops and unrivaled sips, these events are sure to thrill any Bourbon connoisseur and enthusiast.
Gather in Louisville, the gateway to all the heritage and innovation of Kentucky’s Bourbon Country, to explore the “best of the best” in the world of Bourbon.

The attire for Bourbon Classic events is Smart Casual - neat yet casual attire. Nice jeans, slacks or dresses are appropriate.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Friday and Saturday events will be held at Louisville Slugger Field, 401 East Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Guests should enter through the Main Street entrance.
The primary parking lot is located on the East side of the stadium and can be accessed from Main Street. Additional parking is available around the stadium.
The luxuriously eclectic 21c Museum Hotel, a Condé Nast Traveler "Top Hotel in the South" is offering a special event rate of only $199 plus tax on November 5-6 while supplies last. Click here to book your room or call the reservation desk at (502) 217-6300 and mention group code BCPB21.
The cut-off date for hotel reservations at this special event rate is Friday, October 1, 2021. After this date, the hotel will honor reservations on a space and rate availability basis. We encourage you to book your reservations at your earliest opportunity.
Please Note: The special Bourbon Classic event rate is for our main event nights (November 5-6). Should you need additional nights please check with the hotel for availability.
Bourbon Classic will take photos at each event. By purchasing tickets you acknowledge and agree that these photos are for Bourbon Classic’s use only and may appear on the Bourbon Classic website, social media outlets, or other future Bourbon Classic promotional material. This also includes photos uploaded using the Bourbon Classic app.
Bourbon Classic is committed to hosting unique and interactive events showcasing Kentucky’s native spirit and culinary community. As COVID-19 evolves we understand that future events may need to be flexible. We are planning for every scenario and will follow the Kentucky State guidelines for safely holding larger events amid COVID-19 concern. Should Bourbon Classic 2021 be postponed or rescheduled, current 2021 tickets will be honored for the next Bourbon Classic event.
Louisville is a city that combines heritage with innovation, authenticity with originality and quirkiness with friendliness in a way that’s completely unique to our region.
Overflowing with Bourbon and so much more, there are over 10 unique distillery experiences as well as countless local bars and culinary hotspots in the Louisville area. Louisville is also home to one-of-a-kind attractions like the legendary Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, and the Muhammad Ali Center.
To learn more please visit https://www.gotolouisville.com/