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Unfiltered Truth: Black Americans in Bourbon

  • Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)

Learn the incredible stories of Black Americans in the Bourbon industry throughout Kentucky’s history. Frazier Teaching Artist Brian West leads guest through a bourbon tasting/cultural experience that highlights the lives of five important Black Kentuckians who have made the industry what it is today: Elmer Lucille Allen, Freddie Johnson, and Brough Brothers.

Location: 3rd floor, Speakeasy
Cost: $34, includes admission. Seating is limited and tickets are required, purchase here.

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Southern Soul & Spirits: Exploring Bourbon Land with Chef Edward Lee
May 22
Southern Soul & Spirits: Exploring Bourbon Land with Chef Edward Lee

The Frazier History Museum presents an exclusive evening with award-winning chef and humanitarian Edward Lee! Prepare your senses for a sensational fusion of food, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, and live music by special guests Tyler Lance Walker Gill and his band. This hybrid book release and cocktail party is sure to be a memorable evening at the Frazier. Join us to celebrate the release of Chef Lee’s highly anticipated follow-up to his James Beard Award–winning Buttermilk Graffiti. In his latest literary masterpiece, Bourbon Land: A Spirited Love Letter to My Old Kentucky Whiskey, Lee explores Kentucky Bourbon culture with expertly crafted recipes, insightful essays, and exclusive distillery tours. Your program ticket gets you: a cooking demo led by Chef Lee and his culinary team, featured appetizers, a complimentary cocktail, a signed copy of Bourbon Land, and exclusive tastings and swag from Maker’s Mark! Plus, you can mingle with Chef Lee and enjoy the honkytonk tunes. Take home cherished memories of this unforgettable experience!

Summer Beer Fest at Frazier
Jul 27
Summer Beer Fest at Frazier

The Summer Beer Fest at Frazier is back and we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary or the Frazier History Museum! If you love drinking tasty craft beers, festivals, and you’re ready to hang out with friends listening to music and having fun — the Summer Beer Fest at Frazier is on tap. With over 200 specialty beers, food, live music, and Kentucky pride spilling over with each tasting, this promises to be one of the largest beer-tasting events in Kentucky. So grab a group and secure your tickets today to hang out with the best barley brewers and most creative brewski drinkers around. We can’t wait to party with you again this year!

*Purchase and/or consumption of alcohol is restricted to individuals 21 years old and older. Please enjoy responsibly. We reserve the right to deny or restrict the service of alcohol to anyone.

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