Saddle Up and Sip - A Bourbon Tasting and Kentucky Derby Preview

Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

Story Louisville | Louisville

Phil Talks Whiskey
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Saddle Up and Sip - A Bourbon Tasting and Kentucky Derby Preview
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A Run for the Roses and a Sip for the Ages! Hosts Phil Kollin from Phil Talks Whiskey & Ed DeRosa from Horse Racing Nation. Giddy up & Gulp!
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Saddle Up & Sip - A Bourbon Tasting and Derby Preview! 🄃
Hosted by Phil Talks Whiskey



Friday, April 17th | 7:30 PM
šŸ“ Story Louisville | 828 E Market St. Louisville, KY 40206


A Run for the Roses, Sip for the Ages! Featuring Phil Kollin from Phil Talks Whiskey and Ed DeRosa from Horse Racing Nation.

Join us for an evening of whiskey and horse wagering. It'll be a night of high spirits and high stakes as we take a detailed look at the world of bourbon and betting. Want more of Kentucky's finest? Ejoy the rich decadent flavors of Kern's Derby Pie as your dessert. This unique bourbon tasting event with a look ahead at the 152nd running of The Kentucky Derby. This one features a special guest speaker with horse racing expert Ed DeRosa and a flight of pours and sweet treats you'd want to see at any finish line!



We'll be featuring stellar pours from the following expressions at this event

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Giddy up and Gulp!

We will sip through four great pours of Kentucky Bourbon all while talking about the world of Whiskey, Thoroughbred Horses and Wagering. Between pours, Ed will share insights and stories from the track while Phil will dive deep into history and more of each pour of some of Kentucky’s finest bourbons.


About Ed DeRosa

Ed is a Cleveland native who got into racing going to area tracks with his bookie grandfather. After nine years as a reporter and editor with Thoroughbred Times and 10 years with Churchill Downs Inc. as a director of marketing, Ed is back to his media roots as vice president of content and product development at Horse Racing Nation. His favorite horses are Rachel Alexandra and Ghostzapper. He once won $25,000 betting on horses. He doesn't count the losses. Follow him on X @EJXD2.


About Phil Kollin

Phil has a lot to say about whiskey. Over the last several years, Phil has hosted countless groups on bourbon adventures, tastings, whiskey educations and other ridiculously fun custom experiences. Whether it's hosting groups as small as two bouncing across the bourbon trail or sharing some colorful history to hundreds from a stage, Phil has a fascinating story and a good whiskey for every occasion. You can find him on Instagram @DerbyCityPhil

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All Tickets - $45

*This is a 21 and over event. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted. Thank you!

Limited Spots available. Free start parking available.

Refund policy - Full refund minus EventBrite Fees up to 48 Hours before the event

#Bourbon #KentuckyDerby #WhiskeyTasting #HorseRacing #Louisville #Kentucky #RunForTheRoses #SipandSavor


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Story Louisville, 828 East Market Street, Louisville, United States

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