2022 Tickets

Tennessee Whiskey 202 : 1pm & 3pm

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Tennessee Whiskey 202 is first and foremost a History of the whiskey industry inside the State of Tennessee from 1810-2020. In terms of volume this class is concentrated around the only two major Distilleries in the state of Tennessee that make up almost 98% of all whiskey in Jack Daniel’s and George Dickel. This course explains in detail the difference between Whiskey, Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey.

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During the Tennessee Whiskey 202 Tasting, you will try both familiar and rare whiskies from throughout the State of Tennessee.

• 1.) Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 

• 2.) George Dickel - Superior No. 12 

• 3.) George Dickel Specialty product TBD 

• 4.) Pennington’s Distilling Co. Davidson Reserve 

• 5.) Nelson's GreenBrier – Nelson’s Brothers Reserve

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Middle Tennessee Craft Distilleries: 2pm & 4pm

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During the Middle Tennessee Craft Distilleries Tasting, you will try both familiar and rare whiskies from smaller craft distilleries throughout MiddleTennessee. 

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Classes will be hosted by Colonel Craig Duncan, Founder and President of Whiskey University.  Appointed "Colonel" by both the Governor of Kentucky and the Governor of Tennessee as an Ambassador to the spread the word about the virtues of Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey.  For more information on Whiskey University, click HERE.

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• 1.) Big Machine Clayton James  

• 2.) Nelson's GreenBrier Tennessee Whiskey  

• 3.) Pennington Distillery Co.'s Davidson Reserve Four Grain 

• 4.) Short Mountain Distillery Green Thumb Organic Tennessee Whiskey

• 5.) Corsair Distillery  Dark Rye   

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Each Mixology class is hosted by Chris Mallon, a 25 year veteran of the Nashville hospitality scene, founder of local nonprofit "Nashville Bartender Foundation" (NBF) which provides emergency relief to hospitality workers throughout Nashville.  Chris is the lead educator for TN Whiskey Workshop. During the Mixology classes, we will feature different products and cocktails for each of the four available Mixology Experience sessions.  

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Experience the flavors of Tennessee Whiskey and learn a little more about the history of Tennessee's prize spirit.  You will learn how to make specific cocktails with featured brands during each session.  Sessions will last approximately 45 minutes and you will make and sample some of the best offerings in Tennessee Whiskey alongside hospitality industry professionals that can’t wait to answer all of your questions and help you gain a better understanding of the spirit we all love so much.  For more information on TN Whiskey Workshop, click HERE.

• “Cool Springs Wine and Spirits Mixology Experience” hosted by TN Whiskey Workshop

  • 1 pm – Hands-On Custom Old Fashioned Creating Experience with George Dickel 12

  • 2 pm – Instructional Cocktail Making and Tasting – Featuring a “Peach Whiskey Smash” with 1856 Uncle Nearest Whiskey

  • 3 pm – Hands-On Custom Old Fashioned Creating Experience with Pennington Distilling Co. Davidson Reserve Rye

  • 4 pm - Instructional Cocktail Making and Tasting- Featuring a “Bitter Blackberry” with Davidson Reserve