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
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - Boxing Bear #13 Release Party Featuring Demetrius Cain as the Host (5:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - Boxing Bear #13 Release Party Featuring Demetrius Cain as the Host (7:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Saturday, November 1 - Bourbon Artisan Festival / Crafts Made with Bourbon or By-Products (like barrels) from Making Bourbon (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM at the ABV Barrel Shop’s Speakeasy-Themed Event Center Located Right Next to the Shop): SOLD OUT!
Saturday, November 1 - Bourbon Artisan Festival / Crafts Made with Bourbon or By-Products (like barrels) from Making Bourbon (11:45 AM - 1:15 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop’s Speakeasy-Themed Event Center Located Right Next to the Shop): SOLD OUT!
Saturday, November 1 - Bourbon Artisan Festival / Crafts Made with Bourbon or By-Products (like barrels) from Making Bourbon (1:45 PM - 3:15 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop’s Speakeasy-Themed Event Center Located Right Next to the Shop): SOLD OUT!
Saturday, November 1 - Bourbon Artisan Festival / Crafts Made with Bourbon or By-Products (like barrels) from Making Bourbon (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop’s Speakeasy-Themed Event Center Located Right Next to the Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - George Remus Bourbon & Rossville Union Rye Barrel Release Party with Dustin Parres of Luxco as the Host (5:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - George Remus Bourbon & Rossville Union Rye Barrel Release Party with Dustin Parres of Luxco as the Host (7:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 - Exploring the Righteous Road Offerings w/Company Founder David Hermelin — A Tasting Event (6:30 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your FREE ticket(s) by clicking here.
Saturday, November 15 - Mystery Cocktail Class Hosted by Darren McRoy (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Saturday, November 22 - Vault Sale / The ABV Barrel Shop’s Rarest Whiskey… An Event Hosted by Demetrius Cain (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop’s Speakeasy-Themed Event Center Located Right Next to the Shop): No Tickets Needed, Just Come On By!
Friday, November 28, 2025 - Barrel Release Party for Investments Whiskey’s New Vanilla Bean Barrel-Aged Whiskey Featuring Investment Whiskey Owner Michael Steinkamp as the Host (5:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Friday, November 28, 2025 - Barrel Release Party for Investments Whiskey’s New Vanilla Bean Barrel-Aged Whiskey Featuring Investment Whiskey Owner Michael Steinkamp as the Host (7:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - Boxing Bear #14 Release Party Featuring Demetrius Cain as the Host (5:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - Boxing Bear #14 Release Party Featuring Demetrius Cain as the Host (7:00 PM at the ABV Barrel Shop): Get your ticket(s) by clicking here.
Thursday, December 11 - Blind Whiskey Tasting / Scoring Hosted by Michael Steinkamp (6:30 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