The Smoke Shop BBQ's 3rd Annual Maker's Mark Ugly Sweater Holiday Party

Get ready to eat, drink, and flaunt your ugliest holiday sweater! Join us at The Smoke Shop BBQ for our 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Party with Maker’s Mark. You and your friends will indulge in a full BBQ buffet featuring our fan-favorite dishes, a festive cocktail crafted just for this event, and an exclusive tasting and whiskey education session featuring three Maker’s Mark whiskeys. And because we’re embracing the tradition of ugly holiday sweaters, we’ll be awarding fun prizes to the guests with the most outrageous outfits, so be sure to wear your ugliest sweater for a chance to win! Plus, Maker’s Mark swag—like sweatshirts and t-shirts—will be available for guests to take home.

With one of the largest private whiskey collections in Massachusetts, we love partnering with Maker’s Mark for unforgettable experiences. At this 3-flight tasting, you’ll sample three of our Maker’s Mark private barrels (Private Barrels #3, #4, & #5), each with distinct flavor notes. Maker’s Mark’s unique process includes a red winter wheat mash bill (instead of the typical rye) and double distillation, with our private barrels finishing on their Kentucky farm for three months before arriving here. Don’t miss these exclusive pours!

Event Details:

• Buffet-style Smoke Shop BBQ dinner
• EggNog Bourbon Welcome Cocktail
• Whiskey tasting/presentation: Patrick Gaggiano will talk about Maker’s Mark‘s handcrafted approach to distilling
• Maker’s Mark whiskey tasting: The Smoke Shop’s Private Barrels #3, #4, and #5
• Ugly sweater competition and 3 winners: 1st place – 2 free tickets to a 2025 Smoke Shop whiskey dinner , 2nd place – $20 digital gift card to the Smoke Shop BBQ + signed Smoke Shop’s “Backyard BBQ” cookbook, 3rd place – Smoke Shop BBQ sauces bundle and BBQ Peanut
• Take home a Maker’s Mark swag

**Winners who receive digital gift cards will be able to use them at a later date after 12/10. Digital gift cards are for dining in and takeout (food only) at all locations. We take photos and videos during events for marketing purposes. Please let us know if this is something you are uncomfortable with.**

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Smoke Shop BBQ - Harvard Square, 8 Holyoke Street, Cambridge, United States