Why Try Rye? A Blind Rye Whiskey Tasting Adventure

Schedule

Fri Feb 20 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:15 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Story Louisville | Louisville, KY

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Join us for a fun event featuring a unique blind tasting of Rye Whiskeys! Can your palate pick out the pour?
About this Event

Think you can pass the test as a true whiskey aficionado? Or maybe just eager to learn something new and explore whiskey in a unique way. Put your taste buds to the test as we explore four exceptional Rye Whiskeys featuring a variety of proofs, ages, mash bills and price points in this interactive blind tasting event with Phil Talks Whiskey!

Why Rye? To spice things up of course. We're subbing out Kentucky Bourbon with the firm spicy handshake of Rye Whiskey. Explore the KICK with the bold notes of black pepper, citrus and a bit of bite that varies widely from sip to sip.

Plus, we'll pair each sip with delicious custom confections from Louisville's Froggy's Popcorn. This is open to both the seasoned sipper and those completely new to the world of whiskey. And perfect for a unique date night or a fun challenge with friends.

The blind tasting is also your chance to see what you like when the bottle is out of sight and the only information you have to rely on comes from your mouth, nose, eyes and a few subtle hints from Phil! But, keep your rye on the prize...we'll be awarding prizes for the most accurate picks and even some of the more....off-the-wall guesses. And if you don't succeed on your first guess....you can always rye, rye again!

Between sips we trace the roots of America's earliest whiskey from its birth in the rocky soils of Maryland and Pennsylvania in the 18th century and its place in history as the spirit of the Revolution through pre-prohibition boom days to the modern craft revival.


What can you expect?

👉 Blind taste & guess your way through four sensational Rye pours

👉 Win prizes for sharp (or wildly fun) guesses!

👉 Dive into some tremendous stories and history surrounding Rye Whiskey

👉 Pairings with treats from Froggy's Popcorn.

👉 Discover a new favorite over the course of a lively evening!


Let’s sip, savor, and discover your next favorite Rye. No labels, just your senses. After all, beauty is in the rye of the beholder.


Limited spots available, grab yours now! Hope to see you there! Cheers! 🥃✨

  • All Tickets: $40
  • This is a 21 and over event. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted. Thank you!
  • Free parking available.
  • Refund Policy: Full refund (minus EventBrite Fees) up to 48 Hours before the event.


About Phil Talks Whiskey:

Phil Kollin has an unyielding appetite and passion for all things American whiskey—and he’s on a mission to share it. Over the last several years, Phil has brought his enthusiasm to countless groups through bourbon adventures, immersive tastings, and other ridiculously fun custom experiences. Whether hosting intimate groups on the bourbon trail or sharing captivating, colorful history with hundreds from a stage, Phil brings a fascinating story and a good whiskey to every occasion. And for events like these, you can expect to see him in his nicest jacket and rye. Okay, that was the last rye pun. I promise.


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Story Louisville, 828 East Market Street, Louisville, United States

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USD 10.00 to USD 55.00

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