Come join us for bourbon cocktails mixed by Joy Perrine and a talk on Gerald Carson’s "The Social History of Bourbon" by The Filson’s bourbon historian, Michael Veach. Veach, who wrote the foreword for Carson’s recently reprinted classic, will discuss the book’s exploration of bourbon’s impact on America’s early development. Kentucky’s iconic spirit played a pivotal role in some of the more dramatic events in American history, including the Whiskey Rebellion, the scandals of the Whiskey Ring, and the "whiskey forts" of the fur trade. Veach will also speak on the story of the saloon and the drive to close down this uniquely American institution. Perrine, co-author of "The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book," was named “Best Bartender in Louisville” by Louisville Magazine and has won numerous awards for her cocktails. Gerald Hewes Carson entered advertising in 1923, and later was a vice president at William Esty & Company, at Benton and Bowles and at Kenyon & Eckhardt. He then began writing full-time and produced several books, including "The Polite Americans," "Men, Beasts and Gods," and "Cornflake Crusade." This event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at The Filson Historical Society. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $10 per person and are limited in availability. Reservations are required. You may make reservations by calling The Filson at (502) 635-5083 or registering online at www.filsonhistorical.org. You may reserve your seat by visiting www.filsonhistorical.org or by calling The Filson at (502) 635-5083.