About this Event
Must be 21+
Uncharted Secrets of the Sour with Ingram River Aged Whiskey
Set Sail on a One-of-a-Kind Whiskey Adventure!
Join us aboard a riverboat for an interactive cocktail experience where you'll uncover the secrets of crafting the perfect whiskey sour with Ingram River Aged Whiskey—the only whiskey aged exclusively on floating barrelhouses.
This hands-on class offers a deep dive into balance, texture, and aromatics while using a special new bourbon release aged on the Mississippi River in Western Kentucky. As a participant, you’ll be among the first to sample this exciting release!
Guided by Experts
Heather Wibbels, spirits author & "Cocktail Contessa," will lead you through crafting three unique cocktails using Ingram’s wheated bourbon.
Scott Beyer, Master Blender for Ingram River Aged, will share the maritime history of the whiskey sour and bourbon’s deep river roots.
What You’ll Learn & Experience:
✔️ How acidity, sweetness, and bitters interact to shape the perfect cocktail.
✔️ The impact of herbal, spice, and fruit infusions on flavor.
✔️ Step-by-step cocktail experimentation that empowers you to mix with confidence at home.
✔️ A special tasting of two O.H. Ingram Single Barrels hand-selected by the Bourbon Belle Team.
This exclusive event is only available to ticket holders—don't miss your chance to sip, savor, and enjoy the river views with fellow whiskey enthusiasts!
Event Flow & Activities
🚢 Welcome Cocktail: Tailgate Highball (as you board!)
🔹 Create a refreshing bourbon ginger highball with Ale-8 and fresh lime—right in the bottle!
🔹 A quick, interactive way to start mixing as soon as you step on board.
🥃 Tasting & Brand Story with Ingram River Aged (20 min)
Led by Master Blender Scott Beyer, explore the unique character of river-aged bourbon.
Includes:
✔️ Neat pours of Ingram’s newest release, Bourbon Belle’s Single Barrel Bourbon & Rye.
✔️ Discussion on how motion, temperature, and microclimate impact aging.
🍃 Cocktail #1: Fresh Herb Whiskey Sour (20 min)
A modern take on an old maritime tradition! Learn about:
✔️ The classic 2:1:1 sour ratio and its naval origins.
✔️ The power of herbal infusions (rosemary syrup) on aroma & balance.
✔️ How bitters fine-tune a cocktail’s depth.
🍎 Cocktail #2: Spiced Apple Cinnamon Sour (20 min)
A seasonal, spiced take on the whiskey sour! Explore:
✔️ How fruit- and spice-based syrups enhance whiskey.
✔️ The warming effect of cinnamon-infused cider.
✔️ The role of black walnut bitters in adding richness & warmth.
🗣️ Final Discussion & Takeaways (10 min)
🔹 Reflect on flavor transformations.
🔹 Experimenting with different syrups & bitters at home.
🔹 Tips for crafting perfect whiskey sours on your own!
Added bonus: You'll go home with a copy of Heather's book, "Bourbon is my Comfort Food", and your very own branded cocktail tumbler.
Prepare your palates and reserve a spot - limited to 30
Must be 21
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
"The Bourbon Boat" Kentucky River Tours, 101 Riverboat Landing, Frankfort, United States
USD 133.06
