Take a journey with Boot Hill Distillery out of Dodge City, KS as they guide you through the amazing process of what it takes to truly be a craft distillery in modern times. You’ll learn about how a father/son duo grows and harvests the exact grains they use in their spirits as well as the pride they have for sustainability and transparency. This seminar will feature samples of exclusive products not found in the “wild” and is built to connect you closer to one of Kansas’ most awarded distilleries.

So, you’ve settled into bourbon. It’s sweet and oaky with hints of vanilla and caramel. But what if your palate is looking for something else…something savory? That means it’s time to discover bourbon’s older sibling, rye. Join Chris Schoenster from one of Kansas’ leading local distributors, Worldwide Beverage Group, as he walks you through a bevvy of rye-focused knowledge including history, rules, and most importantly, a sampling of some of today’s hottest brands pushing the envelope of the category.

This session features MGP/Luxco’s renowned Midwest Brand Ambassador Dustin Parres as he takes you deep into multiple expressions of Yellowstone bourbon. You’ll learn the history behind this 152-year-old bourbon brand, including its relationship to our National Parks. You will also be treated to an intimate education on how wood affects whiskey. You may think you know the relationship between the two, but do you grasp the true power of oak?