Name: Meet the Maker's: Distiller's Dinner
Start: 2024-11-15T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-15T21:00:00-06:00
Location: The Pioneer Club

Join us for an exclusive Meet the Makers: Distillers Dinner🥃 on Friday, November 15th at the prestigious Pioneer Club. This one-of-a-kind evening brings together 10 distinguished distilleries and their master distillers or brand ambassadors, offering bourbon enthusiasts the rare opportunity to sample a selection of premium bourbons and mingle with the creators behind them.
Ticket Includes:
✨Bourbon tastings from 10 premium distilleries (see below for brands and representatives)
✨Gourmet hors d’oeuvres expertly paired for a bourbon palette, prepared by the Pioneer Club (see below for menu)
✨3 drink tickets redeemable for wine, beer, or handcrafted bourbon cocktails (Old Fashioned, Bourbon Smash, or Whiskey Sour)
✨Exclusive keepsake glass to commemorate the Meet the Makers experience
Brands & Representatives:
🥃Penelope Bourbon: JD Whittemore, Brand Ambassador
🥃Still Austin – Chris Seals, CEO & Co-Founder
🥃K.Luke Whiskey Co. – Jonathan Maisano, Owner & Blender
🥃Jefferson’s – Jen Arnette, Brand Ambassador
🥃Redbreast – Simon Nicolain
🥃The Distillarium – Ken Miller, CEO
🥃Kentucky Owl – Angelo Torre, President & CEO
🥃JT Meleck – Mia Albaugh, Director
🥃Pinhook Bourbon – Sean Josephs, Master Blender & Founder
🥃Crittenden Distilling – Matt Crittenden, Owner & Blender
In addition to savoring these exceptional bourbons, each guest will receive three drink tickets to redeem for bourbon, craft cocktails, beer, or wine. To enhance the experience, the Pioneer Club will serve an exceptional selection of hors d’oeuvres thoughtfully paired to complement the featured bourbons.
✨Rosemary Filet Skewers – Filet, Red Bell Peppers, & Mushroom onRosemary stem
✨Red Snapper and Mango Ceviche
✨Abita Beer Battered Alligator Bites
✨Cucumber & Salmon Canape – Cucumber with smoked Salmon Mousse topped with Capers and Red Onions
✨Tomato Endives with Roma Tomatoes, Avocado spread, Basil, Garlic, and Olive Oil
✨Pork Belly – Pork belly on a pick with Zucchini and Tomato and Apple Cider reduction drizzle
✨Bloody Mary Gazpacho with Cocktail Shrimp garnish
✨Herb Roasted Tenderloin and Fire Roasted Red Bell Pepper Crostini with Goat Cheese, Grilled Onions, and Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a curious newcomer, this evening promises an unforgettable celebration of bourbon, craftsmanship, and camaraderie. Don’t miss this chance to raise a glass with the makers themselves!