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American Whiskey Convention Tasting Kits

FREE Virtual Tastings

The Adventurer and The Explorer Tasting Kits offer FREE virtual tastings with every purchase! Check out which distilleries are offering virtual tastings and sign up today!

How The Tastings Work

Each tasting is FREE to attend, so sign up today! 

1

Order Your AWC Tasting Kit

Go to Store.AmericanWhiskeyConvention.com, choose your kit, and schedule your pick up date and time. (Nov.20, Dec. 4, or Dec.12. 3-7pm)

2

Book your Virtual Tasting Appointment 

Scroll down to find which virtual tasting you'd like to attend. Book your spot and mark your calendar!

3

Attend Your Virtual Tasting- Win Prizes!

Different distilleries are hosting different events- so be sure to check them all out! Some are even offering prizes (like FREE bottles of very desirable whiskeys) so be sure to stick around to the end of each tasting!

Live Virtual Tastings!

Sign Up to Interact Directly with Experts!

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Old Elk's Master Distiller,
Greg Metze

Mon Dec 21, 2020
7:30pm – 8:30pm (EST)

Join Old Elk’s Master Distiller, Greg Metze, for an evening of great sipping. Greg will guide you through his illustrious 40+ year career in the industry, where he was Master Distiller at MGP, one of the world’s largest contract facilities. He’ll provide insight regarding his transition to Old Elk and lead the group through a tasting of our high malt bourbon (Explorer Kit) and Wheated Bourbon (Adventurer kit). Alex Cottle, Northeast Sales for Old Elk, will also be on the call to provide insight into our line expressions, availability in the region, and a sneak peak into our 2021 innovative new-to-market offerings.”

WIN BIG GIVEAWAY ITEMS!!!
We will be offering 2 Swag kits that will include the hard to find elk pourer, a custom ice ball mold along with some other small goodies!

To RSVP Please email Alex.Cottle@oldelk.com.
You will be emailed a link to join the event day of tasting.

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Penelope Bourbon's Founder,
Michael Paladini

Tues, December 15, 2020
7:00 PM EST


Join Michael Paladini, CEO and founder of Penelope Bourbon, and Master Blender and Founder, Danny Polise for a virtual tasting of their flagship bourbon and their barrel strength release. Listen to the incredible story of how Mike had the idea to create a bourbon after discovering he was going to have a baby daughter - named Penelope!

Join us while we sip and share more about our award-winning bourbons, company history and new and exciting products in development.

- Penelope Bourbon
- Penelope Barrel Strength
- Penelope Rosé Cask Finish
- Penelope Private Selects

WIN BIG GIVEAWAY ITEMS!!!
2 gift baskets of Penelope Bourbon swag will be given away at the end of the VIP tasting experience- stick around for the entire virtual event and win!

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Widow Jane's
Master Distiller,
Lisa Roper Wicker 

Thu, December 17, 2020
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST


Join Widow Jane Distillery for a Virtual Tasting with Master Distiller Lisa Wicker, as she walks guests through Widow Jane's products.

"We will discuss our award winning 10 year Bourbon, Widow Jane Rye's, 13 Year Single Barrels, Widow Jane 15 Year, Widow Jane Decadence. Lisa Wicker will walk everyone through their sample flights, brand history, the future of Widow Jane and answer any questions at the end.

WIN BIG GIVEAWAY ITEMS!!!
1 bottle of Widow Jane Decadence at the end of the training!”

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Uncle Nearest's
Master Blender,
Victoria Eady-Butler

Sun, December 13, 2020
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST


Please join Jennifer Friedrichs and special guest Uncle Nearest Master Blender Victoria Eady-Butler for a VIP tasting experience.

Victoria Eady-Butler has become the first known and documented African-American master blender of an American whiskey brand, Uncle Nearest. The most exciting part of Butler’s story is that she is the great-great-granddaughter of Nathan “Nearest” Green or as we know him Uncle Nearest. Listen to Ms.Eady-Butler's story and learn all about her exciting, premium whiskey brands: Uncle Nearest's 1856 and 1884.

WIN BIG GIVEAWAY ITEMS!!! 
2 gift baskets of Uncle Nearest swag will be given away at the end of the tasting experience- stick around for the whole virtual event and win!

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Few Spirit's
Master Distiller,
Paul Hletko 

Wed, December 16, 2020
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST


Join Few Spirits for a Virtual Tasting with Master Distiller and Founder, Paul Hletko, as he walks us through FEW Spirits. We will discuss our award winning FEW Rye, FEW Bourbon, and learn more about the future of FEW Spirits. Paul Hletko will walk everyone through their sample flights, brand history, and answer any questions at the end.

WIN BIG GIVEAWAY ITEMS!!!
1 bottle of FEW Immortal Rye, and FEW American Whiskey at the end of the training!

Pre-recorded Virtual Tastings

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Master Distiller Brent Elliott 
Shares Four Roses Products 

Join Master Distiller Brent Elliott in a virtual tasting of their award-winning Bourbon products.
Four Roses Single Barrel sample included in the AWC Explorer Tasting Kit. 
Four Roses Small Batch and Four Roses Small Batch Select bourbons are included in the AWC Adventurer Tasting Kit.

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Ryan Norwood Guides a Tasting of Sagamore Spirit Whiskeys

A guided tasting through Sagamore Spirit Signature Rye Whiskey (sample included with the Exporer Tasting Kit) , Sagamore Spirit Cask Strength Rye Whiskey and Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye Whiskey (both samples included in the Adventurer Tasting Kit) with Director of Operations, Ryan Norwood.

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Doug Ward Introduces WhistlePig's PiggyBack Rye

Doug Ward, WhistlePig's Senior Steward is PiggyBack Rye's Chief Promoter. Join him as he discusses the brand.