About this Event
Discover California's Redwood Empire Whiskey — Featuring an Exclusive Haystack Needle Barrel Release!
An unforgettable evening of exceptional whiskey, rare pours, great food, and an exclusive barrel release celebration!
Join ZBar Bourbon Club and Barrel Proof Liquors at Union Social for a premium guided whiskey tasting featuring one of California's most exciting whiskey producers — Redwood Empire Whiskey.
This special evening celebrates the arrival of a newly selected Redwood Empire Haystack Needle barrel at Barrel Proof Liquors, and we're pulling out all the stops to make this an experience you won't want to miss!
A special guest from Redwood Empire is flying in to lead us through the distillery's impressive whiskey portfolio, share the stories behind the bottles, and help us explore what makes Redwood Empire so unique.
🥃 An Exceptional Whiskey Lineup
Throughout the evening, you'll experience:
🥃 Redwood Empire's Core Whiskey Collection — Explore the distillery's signature expressions through a guided tasting.
🥃 Exclusive Haystack Needle Barrel Release — Be among the first to taste the newly selected Haystack Needle barrel arriving at Barrel Proof Liquors. This is the star of the evening!
🥃 A Special Premium Redwood Empire Pour — Enjoy an additional high-end expression selected to make this tasting even more memorable.
🥃 Meet the Redwood Empire Expert — Hear firsthand about the distillery, its whiskey-making philosophy, and what makes these expressions special.
🥃 Exclusive Bottle Ordering Opportunity
Love what you taste? You'll have the opportunity to order your favorite Redwood Empire expressions at special event pricing!
Order forms will be available during the event, with bottles available for pickup at Barrel Proof Liquors.
It's a great opportunity to discover something new, find your next favorite whiskey, and take advantage of special pricing available to event attendees.
🍽️ Great Bourbon Deserves Great Food!
We're taking the food experience to another level!
Union Social will be preparing a special selection of heavy appetizers for our guests to enjoy throughout the evening. Expect a more substantial and elevated food experience to complement the outstanding whiskey lineup.
Your $40 Ticket Includes
✔ Guided tasting of Redwood Empire's core whiskey expressions
✔ Exclusive tasting of the new Barrel Proof Liquors Haystack Needle barrel selection
✔ An additional premium Redwood Empire whiskey pour
✔ Special guest presentation from Redwood Empire
✔ Heavy appetizers prepared by Union Social
✔ An evening of bourbon education, great conversation, and fellow whiskey enthusiasts
An Exclusive ZBar & Barrel Proof Liquors Event
This special experience is hosted by ZBar Bourbon Club and Barrel Proof Liquors, produced by ZZ Promotions, the team behind the Fort Wayne Bourbon Fest.
Whether you're a longtime Redwood Empire fan, a barrel-pick enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates exceptional whiskey, this is an evening you won't want to miss.
Seats are limited, and our previous distillery tasting event was a tremendous success!
Reserve your seat today and join us for an unforgettable Redwood Empire Whiskey Experience!
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Cash Bar Open, Food Available, and Meet and Greet
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Intro of Redwood Empire - Presentation begins
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:45 PM
Core Bourbon Tasting
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Break - Cash Bar and Food Available
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Premium Expressions
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Social Time - Drinks available for purchase
Event venue & nearby stays
Union Social, 12628 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, United States
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