Mary Dowling: The woman who outsmated Prohibition

When Prohibition shut down American distilleries, most folded.Mary Dowling moved her entire operation to Mexico and continued producing bourbon legally. When her husband died, she didn’t step aside. She stepped up. At a time when women were rarely credited, rarely funded, and rarely protected — she led.

This night honors not just her bottle — but her backbone.

This evening is for bourbon lovers, history buffs, women in business, entrepreneurs, supporters of inclusive hospitality, and anyone who appreciates bold leadership in impossible times.

- Heavy, elevated appetizers throughout the evening

- Storytelling presentation in sections

- Samplings of Mary Dowling products

- Optional 4-Cocktail Add-On

- Free-Spirited (non-alc) Add-On

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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