2021 Details

Complimentary Custom 2020 AWC Weighted Bottom Nosing Glass

Discussion Forums and Master Tasting Classes

Barrel Aged Beers and Wines

Luxury and Lifestyle

Uncommon Grain, an art installation by photographer Jordan Bush

Craft Vendors, Hand-made Items, and Whiskey Goods

Straight Razor Shaves and Trims w/ the Blind Barber

Museums and American Whiskey History

Drew Estate Cigars Smoking Lounges & the Traveling Tobacconist

Craft Cocktail Demonstrations by Art in the Age

Raffles and Silent Auctions

American Whiskey Convention Awards

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Lisa Roper Wicker

President & Head Distiller at Widow Jane Distillery

Consulting Distiller at George Washington's Mount Vernon

Distiller/Product Specialist at Starlight Distillery

Former Whiskey production/Winemaker at Limestone Branch Distillery

Becky Harris

Owner, Chemical Engineer and Chief Distiller at Catoctin Creek Distillery

Board Member of the
American Craft Spirits Association

Listed by Food and
Wine as one of the
“6 Women in Whiskey to Watch”

Greg Metze

Master Distiller for Old Elk Distillery

Former Master Distiller at Seagrams (now known as MGP Products) Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Consultant with 38 years distilling experience

Steve Beam

Founder and Master Distiller at Limestone Branch Distillery

President of Beam Brothers, Inc.

Bruce Russell

Representing the 3rd generation of Russells, Master Distillers at Wild Turkey Distillery

Grandson of Jimmy Russell, Son of Eddie Russell

Brand Ambassador since 2010, now working alongside Eddie Russell in the distillery

Rick Wasmund

Founder of Copper Fox Distillery

Built the first traditional malt floor and kiln in a North American distillery since the repeal of Prohibition

Mike Swanson

Head Distiller at Far North Spirits

Creator of Far North Spirits' Seed Vault Series

Spearheading a study funded by the University of Minnesota to determine flavor contributions from 15 different varietals of rye grain

Steve Bashore

Director of Historic Trades at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Distillery and Gristmill

Max Pfeffer

Head Distiller at Manatawny Still Works

Chemical Engineer, fermentation expertise developed at Sly Fox and Victory Brewing

Michael Veach

Filson Historical Society Bourbon Historian

Author of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage

2006 Inductee into Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame

Robin Robinson

Author of The Complete Whiskey Course: A Comprehensive Tasting School In Ten Classes

Consultant for small spirits brands across the US

Daniella Solano

Whiskey Ambassador for Jefferson's Whiskeys

Detroit native and spirits expert

Lew Bryson

Beer and Spirits writer since 1995

Former managing editor for Whisky Advocate Magazine, currently senior drinks writer for the Daily Beast

Author of Whiskey Master Class(2020) and Tasting Whiskey(2014)

Master Distillers & American Whiskey Experts

Steve Beam

Bruce Russell

Lew Bryson

Master Distillers &
American Whiskey Experts