Learn.
All of our classes are interactive and hands-on. Topics include history, brand education, keynote addresses from the best known people from the world of bourbon and offerings to hone skills like tasting bourbon, sensory training and much more.
Taste.
All of our classes feature bourbon tastings so you can sample what we are talking about in the class.
Have Fun.
Our classes are all lighthearted and fun. Whether you are brand new to bourbon or a seasoned veteran, each offering will have something for you.
Our Classes
Our classes are taught by people in the bourbon industry. Whether it’s our team, local distillery representatives or some of our bourbon celebrity friends, we offer bourbon educational opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.
Upcoming Classes/Events
Friday, June 20 - Paul & Merry Beth Tomaszewski of MB Roland Distillery (Pembroke, KY) Launch A New Brand & Taste Out Other Products As Well (6:30 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get Your Ticket(s) by Clicking Here!
Monday, June 30 - Executive Bourbon Steward Prep Class / Attendance gets you 15% off your Certification (6:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get Your Ticket(s) by Clicking Here!
Friday, July 11, 2025 - ABV Barrel Shop’s Tornado Survivors Planters Barrel Release Party with Demetrius Cain (5:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get Your Ticket(s) by Clicking Here!
Friday, July 11, 2025 - ABV Barrel Shop’s Tornado Survivors Planters Barrel Release Party with Demetrius Cain (7:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get Your Ticket(s) by Clicking Here!
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - ABV Barrel Shop’s Third Anniversary Whiskey Festival Featuring 20+ Brands (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the ABV Barrel Shop’s Speakeasy Club Right Next Door to the Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - ABV Barrel Shop’s Third Anniversary Whiskey Festival Featuring 20+ Brands (11:45 AM to 1:15 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop’s Speakeasy Club Right Next Door to the Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - ABV Barrel Shop’s Third Anniversary Whiskey Festival Featuring 20+ Brands (1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop’s Speakeasy Club Right Next Door to the Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - ABV Barrel Shop’s Third Anniversary Whiskey Festival Featuring 20+ Brands (3:15 PM to 4:45 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop’s Speakeasy Club Right Next Door to the Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - Darren McRoy Cocktail Class: All Cocktails with Lemons as an Ingredient (7:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Blind Tasting / Bottle Rating Hosted by Michael Steinkamp (6:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - Investment Whiskey Cigar Finish Release Party Hosted by Michael Steinkamp (5:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - Investment Whiskey Cigar Finish Release Party Hosted by Michael Steinkamp (7:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 - Darren McRoy Cocktail Class: Hitchcocktails - Cocktails Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock Movies from Laurence Malon’s New Book Hitchcocktails (7:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here. Notes: 1). One lucky winner will get a copy of the Hitchcocktails book 2). This is part of our Date Night Series