The Whiskey Classic
Whiskey, Bourbon, Cocktails & CIGARS
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024
7:30PM–10:30PM
(6:30PM VIP)
The Historic
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
on Lake St. Clair
Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
Whiskey, Bourbon & Cocktails
The Whiskey Classic will feature
dozens of whiskeys and bourbons from locally produced brands to those across the country and around the globe.
This is your chance to taste a selection of single malt and blended Scotch, Irish, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian, small batch craft-distilled whiskies and single grain distilled delights.
CIGARS
Cigars by La Casa Detroit
There will be a separate designated VIP smoking area available on-site to enjoy Cigars by La Casa.
Casino Play
Get in the game…
Ultra VIP “High Roller” guests will enjoy Monte Carlo style casino Black Jack, Texas Hold’em, Craps & Roulette for fun & prizes including baskets of bourbon!
High Rollers will redeem their winning chips for entries into the grand prize drawing. Each $500 in chips = 1 additional entry (maximum 10). All chips must be turned in by 9:45pm– Drawing at 10PM. Winners do NOT need to be present to win. Winners will be posted at the Casino Bank and on Facebook. All prizes must be claimed by 4/30/24.
BRANDS TO SAMPLE
What's Your Pleasure?
WHISKEY & BOURBON
MERCHANT’S FINE WINE & SPIRITS
RARE & ULTRA PREMIUM
• VIP Hour: Bardstown Bourbon Company Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• VIP Hour: Yamato Mizunara Oak Cask Japanese
· New Riff Single Barrel
· Michter’s Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon
· Jefferson’s Reserve Very Old Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon
MERCHANT’S FINE WINE & SPIRITS
RARE & ULTRA PREMIUM
• VIP Hour: Aberlour Speyside 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
• VIP Hour: Clynelish 14 Year Single Malt Scotch
– TEQUILA –
· Single Estate Tequila Ocho Reposado
· Lalo Tequila
MERCHANT’S FINE WINE & SPIRITS
RARE & ULTRA PREMIUM
• VIP Hour: Eagle Rare
• VIP Hour: Whistle Pig 10 year Single Barrel
• VIP Hour: Ezra Brooks Distillers Collection
· Penelope Architect Straight Bourbon Whiskey
· Angels Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels
· Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
BASIL HAYDEN
• VIP Hour: Basil Hayden Malted Rye
· Basil Hayden Bourbon
Cocktail: Fool’s Gold (Basil Hayden, Limoncello, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Lemon, Sage)
· Basil Hayden Dark Rye
Cocktail: Blackberry Smash (Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Blackberry Simple Syrup, Fresh Mint, Lime Juice, Soda Water
WISEMEN DISTILLERY
· 6 Month Barrel-Aged Bourbon
· Honey Peach Whiskey
Cocktail: Honey Peach Whiskey w/ Lemonade
· Coffee Boy Mocha
· Coffee Boy Salted Caramel
Cocktail: Salted Caramel White Russian
BACARDI USA
· Angel Envy Bourbon
· Angel Envy Rye
· Aberfeldy 12 Year
· Teeling Small Batch
· Dewar’s 12 Year
HOTEL TANGO
· Flagship Bourbon
· Rye
· Shmallow Toasted Marshmallow Bourbon
TEMPLETON
· Templeton Midnight Rye
· Templeton Bourbon
· Templeton Rye
Cocktail: Blackberry Smash
10TH MOUNTAIN WHISKEY
· 10th Mountain Bourbon
Cocktail: Whiskey Paloma
· 10th Mountain Rye Whiskey
Cocktail: Maple Old Fashioned
· Cordial 10th Mountain · Alpenglow
DETROIT CITY DISTILLERY
• VIP Hour: Butcher’s Cut Bourbon
· Four Grain Bourbon
· Homegrown Rye
MAKERS MARK
• VIP Hour: Makers Mark French Oaked (Wood Finishing Series)
· Makers Mark
Cocktail: Mint Julep (Maker’s Mark, Simple Syrup, Fresh Mint)
· Makers Mark 46
Cocktail: Kentucky Buck (Maker’s Mark 46, Strawberry Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer, Fresh Strawberries)
Cocktail: Peach Lemonade
• VIP Hour: 6 Year Rye
· Grass Widow Bourbon
· J Riddle Peated Bourbon
· Catcher’s Rye Whiskey
· Citrus Gin
· Coffee Liqueur
· Johnny Smoking Gun Whiskey
Cocktail: Kentucky Mule
IRON FISH DISTILLERY
· Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Syrup Barrels
· Four Cask Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Syrup Barrels
· Iron Fish Salted Maple Old Fashioned
· Toasted Godfather Old Fashioned
· Mad Angler Bottled in Bond
TRAVERSE CITY WHISKEY
· T.C. XXX Straight Bourbon
· T.C. Lakeside Peach Whiskey
· T.C. Cherry Whiskey
Cocktail: Cherry Whiskey Sour (Cherry Whiskey, sour mix & simple syrup)
BLUE RIDGE SPIRITS
· Coppercraft Blended Bourbon
· Fox & Oden Double Oaked
· Joseph Magnus Bourbon
· Hell House Whiskey
· Flying Ace Bourbon
Cocktail: Summer Squeeze (Flying Ace Bourbon, lemonade, bitters & honey)
SHANKAR DISTILLERS
• VIP Hour: Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon
• VIP Hour: Small Batch Bourbon
Cocktail: Coffee Old Fashioned
· Small Batch Rye
· Barrel Proof Bourbon
· Heritage Barrel Proof Bourbon
· Barrel Proof Rye
BALLOTIN FLAVORED WHISKEY
· Ballotin Peanut Butter Chocolate
· Ballotin Original Chocolate
· Ballotin Chocolate Mint
· Ballotin Caramel Turtle
· Ballotin Bourbon Ball
· Ballotin Chocolate Toffee
· Ballotin Chocolate Mocha Cream
· Chocolate Mocha Espresso
RANCH ROAD
· Straight Bourbon – Rye
· Sweet Cherry Rye Manhattan
NORTH FOREST KREME
· Maple Bourbon
· Pecan Kreme
· Walnut Kreme
· Peppermint Kreme
· Espresso
Cocktail Espresso Martini
1835 LONE STAR FLAVORED BOURBON
· 1835 Cherry
· 1835 Apple Pie
· 1835 Cinnamon
RAINMAKER
· Coffee Flavored Bourbon
STANDARD PROOF FLAVORED WHISKEY
· Wildflower Rye: Honeysuckle
· Emerald Rye: Mint
· Golden Rye: Pineapple
PROOF AND WOOD
· Deadwood Straight Bourbon
· “The Senator” Barrel Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
ROCKTOWN
· Bourbon Cream Liqueur
· Barley Bourbon
· Straight Bourbon
· Arkansas Sour Mash
MUHLENBERG
· BlackBerry Flavored Whiskey
· Apple Pie Flavored Whiskey
KYODIE
· Peach Whiskey
· Apple Whiskey
DOUGH BALL
· Cookie Dough Flavored Whiskey
*Subject to Change
SPIRITS, COCKTAILS & WINE
HERRADURA
ULTRA PREMIUM TEQUILA
· Herradura Legend
· Herradura Reposado
· Herradura Ultra
COMISARIO
ULTRA PREMIUM TEQUILA
· Winner of the Prestigious Double Gold and Platinum Awards. Comisario is a small batch all natural and additive free, pure blue Weber agave Tequila.
· Anejo
· Blanco
Cocktail: Comisario Howlin’ Mule Martini – Comisario Blanco & Ginger Liqueur Stirred w/ Lemon Garnish
PADRE AZUL
ULTRA PREMIUM TEQUILA
· Padre Azul Blanco
· Padre Azul Reposado
· Padre Azul Anejo
PADRECITO
· Premium Organic Blanco Tequila
SIP SHINE MOONSHINE
· Watermelon Chillade
· Arnold Shine
· Razz-Berry Shineade
· Shineberry Sweet Tea
· Granny Jaynes Pumpkin Bread
· Caramel Apple Shine-A-Latte
· Peppermint Mocha Shine-O
VOSA SPIRITS
Vosa Vodka Water
· Lemon
Vosa High Line Vodka Cocktails
· Cherry
· Passionfruit
· Lime
· Lemon
SULTRY REDS
CRISP WHITES
SPARKLING WINES
CELLAR 104 WINERY
· Barbera (Chile)
· Malbec (Chile)
· Cab Franc (Chile)
· Brunello (Italy)
· Nebbiolo (Italy)
· Pinot Grigio (Italy)
· Sauvignon Blanc (California)
BONTERRA & SANCTUARY
100% ORGANIC WINES
· Bonterra Estate Collection Reserve
· Cabernet Sauvignon
· Sanctuary Organic Cabernet Sauvignon
· Bonterra Chardonnay
· Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc
· Bonterra Rosé
1000 STORIES
BOURBON BARREL AGED WINES
· Chardonnay
· Gold Rush Red Blend
· Pinot Noir
TRIVENTO
· Trivento Reserve (Argentina) Malbec
*All Items Subject to Change
TICKETS
PRESALE DISCOUNTS END SOON!
($50) Now Only $45
ENTRY 7:30PM- GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET INCLUDES:
- GA Entry 7:30 PM
- 10 Tasting Tickets
- Commemorative Glass
- Keepsake Photo
- Live Music, Entertainment & Games
- Coat Check Available
- Food Available for Purchase
($70) Now Only $60
EXPRESS ENTRY 6:30PM- VIP TICKET INCLUDES:
- VIP Express Entry & Sampling 6:30 PM
- VIP Access La Casa Cigar Bistro Lounge
- 20 Tasting Tickets
- Commemorative Glass
- Keepsake Photo
- Live Music, Entertainment & Games
- Coat Check Available
- Food Available for Purchase
($100) Now Only $90
EXPRESS ENTRY 6:30PM & CASINO PLAY- ULTRA VIP "HIGH ROLLER" TICKET INCLUDES:
- ULTRA VIP Express Entry & Sampling 6:30 PM
- ULTRA VIP Monte Carlo Style Casino Gaming Tables (includes $250 in Chips) – Play for Prizes: Roulette, Craps & Black Jack
- VIP Access to La Casa Cigar Lounge
- 20 Tasting Tickets
- Commemorative Glass
- Keepsake Photo
- Live Music, Entertainment & Games
- Coat Check (Gratuity Appreciated)
- Food Available for Purchase
All Tickets Sales are Final. No Refunds. Click Here for Ticket Sales & Refund Policy.
Location & Parking
THE HISTORIC GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL ON LAKE ST. CLAIR
Situated on the grounds of the historic Alger Estate in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, The Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association (more commonly known as The War Memorial), is a unique, dynamic and forward-thinking hub for southeast Michigan with a mission to be a patriotic, cultural, and community leader. A multi-million dollar expansion and renovation offers thousands of square feet of event space with floor-to-ceiling windows offering gorgeous lighting and breathtaking views!
32 Lake Shore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Charity
This Whiskey Classic event is hosted in conjunction with non-profit War Memorial Association.