To kick off the Derby events, Four Roses hosts the 7th Annual Rose Julep Contest. This event will be held at Sully’s on Fourth Street Live in Louisville on Thursday, April 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Top area bartenders will compete for prizes with their own version of a Mint Julep using Four Roses Bourbon.
Join Four Roses Master Distiller, Jim Rutledge and a well-known panel of judges as they select a truly remarkable Bourbon in honor of the Great Steamboat Race. The Barrel Selection on the Belle of Louisville will be held on Monday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. The specially selected Single Barrel will be served during The Great Steamboat Race.
For the 5th consecutive year, Four Roses will be a contributing sponsor of the Great Steamboat Race on Wednesday, April 28, a Kentucky Derby Festival event. A limited number of tickets are being offered to Mellow Moment Club members at a discount price of $65.00 each. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve, basis with a maximum of 2 tickets per person. Four Roses will have a tasting booth aboard the Belle of Louisville for everyone to enjoy. Jim and other Four Roses staff will be on board and will be looking forward to spending time with members.
Throughout the day on Wednesday, April 28, Four Roses will be the featured Bourbon at “The Kentucky Bourbon Tent” at Fest-a-Ville. Stop by the full-service bar, or just to say hello.
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