The Bourbon Women Association and The Filson Historical Society are hosting an event dedicated to the history of women and Kentucky bourbon. The evening will explore the historical relation between women and bourbon as presented by guest speakers Joy Perrine, Fred Minnick, Mike Veach, Peggy Noe Stevens, Susan Reigler, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Russell and Albert Schmid. Bourbon tastings, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will also be available.

Guest speaker topics include:

Fred Minnick–World History
Author of Whiskey Women: How Women Distilled, Bootlegged and Marketed Bourbon, Scotch & Irish Whiskey

Mike Veach–Kentucky History of Women and Bourbon
Bourbon Historian, Author of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Russell–Working Life of a Master Distiller
Master Distiller at Wild Turkey

Peggy Noe Stevens–Experience as a Master Bourbon Taster and Experiential Marketing Expert
Founder, Bourbon Women Association

Susan Reigler–Experience from Reporting on the Industry
Bourbon Writer, Author of Adventures in Dining: Kentucky Bourbon Country

Albert Schmid–Cooking with Bourbon
Chef, Author of The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook

Joy Perrine–Bourbon Cocktails
Bar Manager, Author of The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book