A Fall Bourbon Experience at The Edison: Bardstown Bourbon Tasting & Dinner in Milwaukee
Join us at The Edison on Wednesday, October 21 for a special evening with Steve Nally and Dan Callaway of Bardstown Bourbon Company. We’re celebrating Benson’s exclusive Bardstown barrel picks with bourbon tastings, an outdoor cigar bar, and a four-course bourbon pairing dinner.
Choose the Meet & Greet from 4–6 PM or stay for the four-course dinner at 6:30 PM.
Meet Steve Nally + Dan Callaway
Steve Nally
Master Distiller Emeritus | Bardstown Bourbon Company
A Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee with more than 50 years in bourbon, Steve Nally has spent his career helping shape American whiskey. His experience includes more than three decades at Maker’s Mark, helping launch Wyoming Whiskey, and playing an instrumental role in building Bardstown Bourbon Company.
Dan Callaway
Vice President, Hospitality & Product Development | Bardstown Bourbon Company
Dan Callaway brings a background in hospitality, wine, spirits, and culinary experiences to Bardstown Bourbon Company. A certified sommelier and former Louisville restaurant general manager, Dan now leads hospitality and product development, helping create bourbon experiences and collaborations that bring together food, spirits, and the craft of Kentucky bourbon.
Meet & Greet + Bourbon Tastings
Start the evening with Steve and Dan while enjoying light bites, a welcome drink, and tastings of Benson’s Bardstown Barrel Picks.
Guests will also have access to the outdoor cigar bar, with cigars available for purchase.
It’s a chance to meet two of the people behind Bardstown Bourbon Company, talk bourbon, and taste Benson’s exclusive selections before dinner begins.
Stay for the full experience with a four-course dinner
Stay for the full experience with a four-course dinner alongside Steve and Dan, featuring a Bardstown Bourbon pairing with every course. Your dinner ticket includes the full Meet & Greet experience, followed by four chef-curated courses and four Bardstown Bourbon pairings. The lineup includes two exclusive Benson’s single barrel selections alongside two additional Bardstown pours.
The Menu
Course One
Smoked Pork Belly
Bourbon-maple lacquer, cornbread crisp, pickled mustard seed, apple butter
Paired with: Benson’s Bardstown Wheated Single Barrel Pick
Course Two
Coal-Roasted Carrot
Whipped ricotta, burnt honey, charred orange, toasted pepita
Paired with: Benson’s Bardstown Single Barrel Rye
Course Three
Ribeye
Celery root purée, wild mushroom, cipollini, black garlic jus
Paired with: Bardstown Lochs of Jura
Course Four
Old Fashioned Chocolate
Dark chocolate crémeux, brandy caramel, orange, Luxardo cherry, candied pecan, smoked salt
Paired with: Bardstown Silver Oak, Benson’s Barrel Pick
Taste Benson’s Exclusive Bardstown Barrel Picks
A highlight of the evening is the chance to taste two exclusive Benson’s Bardstown single barrel selections:
Benson’s Bardstown Wheated Single Barrel Pick
Benson’s Bardstown Single Barrel Rye
Pre-purchased bottles can be signed by Dan Callaway and Steve Nally during the event!
A limited number of bottles will also be available to purchase onsite.
Bourbon, Cigars & a Fall Night in Milwaukee
If your idea of a good fall night includes a glass of bourbon, a great dinner, and a cigar outside, this one was made with October in mind.
The outdoor cigar bar will be open approximately 4–7 PM, giving guests another way to enjoy the evening before dinner begins. Cigars will be available for purchase onsite.
Whether you come for the Meet & Greet from 4–6 PM or stay for the four-course dinner from 6:30–8:30 PM, the evening is designed to bring bourbon enthusiasts together around good whiskey, food, and conversation.
Wednesday, October 21 | The Edison | Milwaukee, WI
Meet & Greet | 4–6 PM | Four-Course Bourbon Dinner | 6:30 PM
