The Stave is the Rave with Peggy Noe Stevens and Limestone Heritage

Must be 21

Sophisticate your palate with bourbon nuances you may be surprised by when revealed.
THE STAVE IS THE RAVE
Why do barrel-proof whiskeys stand out?

Grains are the recipe, and yeast may be the soul, but all the magic of bourbon happens in the barrel. Please do quote me on this because I rave about big barrel-note bourbons. The bold, earthy, and oaky notes are anything but shy, and that is the way I like it. My appreciation for the barrel notes was only guided by my own selfish tastes until I dug in many years ago to the delicious and somewhat hidden stories about the depth of flavors that barrels bring to bourbon. Informed and armed, I dare to pair our big, juicy, and provocatively plush amber elixir as the barrel notes become the star of the show.

• Learn what the barrel truly brings to the table of flavor and why.
• Discover what you may have never known about the art of barrel-making.
• Explore how to pair barrel-strength whiskey with food created by Limewater Bistro.

As the world’s first female master bourbon taster and founder of the Bourbon Women Association, Peggy Noe Stevens is uniquely qualified to educate the audience about Kentucky’s native spirit. Whether you are new to bourbon, or a seasoned enthusiast, she will present an entertaining overview of Bourbon’s flavor influencers during the production process and how to taste like a pro. A customized food and Bourbon pairing will delight your senses and teach you why the many different “styles” of our amber elixir make Bourbon a signature industry for Kentucky.

Host or Publisher Bourbon on the Banks Festival, LLC.