Bitters Make It Better: An Old Fashioned Masterclass

Bitters Make It Better: An Old Fashioned Lab

Join whiskey educator and author Heather Wibbels, (AKA the Cocktail Contessa) at the recently opened Old Steelhouse Distillery Tasting Room for a hands-on experience in crafting the perfect Old Fashioned cocktail. In this event, you'll learn all about the art of bitters and how they can take your cocktail game to the next level.

Learn why bitters are bourbon’s best friend. You’ll stir and taste your way through four versions of the Old Fashioned, each crafted with a different style of bitters. You’ll find out what bitters are, how they transform flavor, and why every bourbon lover should have a few on hand.

This class takes you beyond recipes into real sensory exploration via taste and smell, where one dash can change everything and you lean into what you love and your palate enjoys. Get ready for a hands-on good time exploring great bourbon, the mystery of bitters and the magic that is the classic Old Fashioned cocktail at the newest tasting room in downtown Bardstown - .

Get ready to impress your friends with your newfound mixology skills! This class will have very limited seating and be highly hands-on: don't miss out on this fun and interactive event - sign up now!

Details:

Tickets: $75
Date: Dec 14, 2025
Start time: 4 PM
Location: Old Steelhouse Tasting Room 124 N 3rd St, Bardstown, KY 40004
Dress: Casual

About Old Steelhouse:

Old Steelhouse carries the history of one of Kentucky’s oldest distilling sites, originally home to the T.W. Samuels Distillery long before Maker’s Mark took shape. While the historic Coxs Creek property is under active restoration, the team is anchoring its rebirth through a newly opened tasting room in downtown Bardstown. Guests can sample the Blueprint Series Bourbon—distilled under Old Steelhouse supervision while their own production comes online—and get a first look at a brand building its future on deep, authentic Kentucky roots. Plans for the full destination include a revived distillery experience, event spaces, lodging, and a museum that honors the site’s past.

Who Should Attend:

Whiskey lovers, the cocktail curious, and anyone who's ever wanted to find their perfect old fashioned.

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Terms
Tickets are transferable but nonrefundable. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Old Steelhouse Bourbon is the host venue. All pours are tasting samples; please drink responsibly. Attendance grants permission for event photos and follow-up emails from Heather Wibbels and Old Steelhouse Distillery. By attending, you accept all personal risk and agree not to reproduce class materials without permission.

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