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.
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.
Upcoming Classes/Events
Friday, April 26 - 10th Mountain Distillery Single Malt Pick Barrel Release Party with Brian Dewar and Chris Rice of 10th Mountain Distillery (6:30 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your FREE ticket(s) by clicking here.
Monday, April 29 - Executive Bourbon Steward Certification Prep Class (6:30 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Saturday, May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day Open House (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): No ticket needed, just stop by between 9:00 and 4:00!
Saturday, May 4 - May the 4th Star Wars Family Feud/Jedi vs. Sith/Appearance by R2-D2 (6:30 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Thursday, May 9 - Blind Whiskey Tasting / Rating Facilitated by Local Celebrity Michael Steinkamp (6:30 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Saturday, May 11 - Classic Whiskey Cocktails Class / Tasting (7:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Saturday, May 18 - Classic Absinthe Cocktails Class / Tasting (7:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Sunday, May 12 - The ABV Barrel Shop is Closed for Us to Enjoy Mother’s Day with our Families. Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms out There!
Thursday, May 23 - Veteran’s Themed Whiskey Tasting in Honor of Memorial Day (6:30 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Friday, May 24 - The ABV Barrel Shop Closes at 6:00 PM to Allow Our Team to Enjoy an Extended Memorial Day Weekend (We are open 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Saturday, May 25 - The ABV Barrel Shop Closes at 5:00 PM to Allow Our Team to Enjoy an Extended Memorial Day Weekend (We are open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Sunday, May 26 - The ABV Barrel Shop is Closed to Allow Our Team to Enjoy an Extended Memorial Day Weekend
Monday, May 27 - The ABV Barrel Shop is Closed to Observe Memorial Day.
Thursday, May 30 - Charity Whiskey Tasting to Raise Money for ALS in the Name of Our Friend Rick Brenner (6:30 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Sunday, June 16 - The ABV Barrel Shop is Closed for Us to Enjoy Father’s Day with our Families. Happy Father’s Day to all Dads out There!
Wednesday, July 3 - The ABV Barrel Shop Closes at 5:00 PM to Allow Our Team to Enjoy an Extended Fourth of July Celebration (We are open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Tuesday, July 16 - Executive Bourbon Steward Certification Prep Class (6:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Sunday, August 11 - Tuesday, August 13: The ABV Barrel Shop’s First Annual Float at Indian Springs Family Resort (Steelville, MO): Stop by the ABV Barrel Shop or call us (636-333-2134) for more details.
Saturday, August 31 - The ABV Barrel Shop Closes at 5:00 PM to Allow Our Team to Enjoy an Extended Labor Day Weekend (We are open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Sunday, September 1 - The ABV Barrel Shop is Closed to Allow Our Team to Enjoy an Extended Labor Day Weekend
Monday, September 2 - The ABV Barrel Shop is Closed to Observe Labor Day.
Thursday, October 31 - The ABV Barrel Shop Closes at 5:00 PM to Allow Our Team to Enjoy Halloween with Their Families (We are open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Thursday, November7 - Whiskey and Holiday Pies Pairing Class (6:30 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Wednesday, November 27 - The Busiest Bar Night of the Year (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): FREE event (no ticket needed).
For this uniquely ABV Barrel Shop event, we’re going to try to buck the trend of bars having their busy night of the year and stay open extended hours so our customers can come to a tasting bar the night before Thanksgiving. That’s right, we’ll be sampling out our products with extended hours opening up all the way until 9:00 PM.
Thursday, November 28 - The ABV Barrel Shop is Closed to Observe Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday, December 24 - The ABV Barrel Shop Closes at 5:00 PM to Allow Our Team to Enjoy Christmas Eve with Their Families (We are open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Wednesday, December 25 - The ABV Barrel Shop is Closed to Observe Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31 - The ABV Barrel Shop Closes at 5:00 PM to Allow Our Team to Enjoy New Year’s Eve with Their Families (We are open 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Wednesday, January 1 - The ABV Barrel Shop is Closed to Observe New Year’s Day
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Show & Tell Whiskey Tasting (6:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.