Bourbon Women National SIPosium Conference
August 24-27, 2023
Ticket sales start 3/31/23 at 9 EST
This year, in August, over 400 women will join us in Louisville, KY for the only consumer-based, female-focused whiskey conference in the US. Part industry conference, part girls’ weekend, and part family reunion, SIPosium demonstrates the magic of 400+ bourbon-loving women in the room together. Join us August 24-27th for the best weekend any bourbon or whiskey-loving woman could ask for. Hotel information below!
About SIPosium 2023
Join us for an epic, unforgettable weekend in the heart of bourbon country. You’ll explore the spirits you love with the movers and shakers of the bourbon world. You’ll experience specialty VIP tours, dinners hosted by bourbon experts, workshops delivered by the top minds in the industry and celebrate the presence of women both sipping and making America’s Native Spirit.
And meet so many incredible women along the way.
SIP 2023 Schedule
Thursday, August 24th, 2023
10 am – Bourbon Nerd Add-On Experiences
Heaven Hill
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Wilderness Trail
Thursday Educational Excursions
Vendome Brass and Copperworks
Moonshine U Bourbon Steward Certification
Branch Ambassador Reception – Sponsored by Penelope Bourbon (Invitation only)
7-9:30 Mix and Mingle (Sponsored by Coors Whiskey Co)
Angel’s Share Reception with SIP Scholars with the BW Foundation Board (Invitation only)
Friday, August 25th, 2023
8 am Breakfast (Holladay Distillery)
8 am – 10 am SIP & Survey (Sponsored by 15 Stars, Hotel Tango Distillery, James B Beam institute for KY Spirits, Three Chord Bourbon)
10 am Welcome and Keynote – Kroger’s Rockstar Panel (Sherri Carter, of Old Carter, Lisa Wicker of Spirits & Monsters Distilling, Heather Greene of Milam & Greene)
11 am Workshops Session 1
Whiskey Cocktails From Your Garden To Your Glass! with Rawnica Dillingham of Uncle Nearest
Sample Bourbon’s Best Friend: Interactive sensory experience on how water affects bourbon by Louisville Water
Unveiling the Art of Whiskey Tasting and Review: Mastering Tasting Notes and Flavors by Wendy Peveich of Penelope Bourbon
The Finishing Touch: Elevating Whiskey with Secondary Maturation Workshop by Blake and Christian Huber of Starlight Distillery
So You Want to Study Bourbon: Bourbon in Higher Education Workshop with Ilka Balk of James B Beam Institute at UK, Colin Blake of Moonshine University, Sonia Sanders of KSU and representatives of University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University.
The Whiskey Cheese Whisperer: Unveiling Perfect Pairings with Chris Blandford and Dewanna Walker with Kroger.
Single Barrel as a Way of Life with New Riff’s Hannah Lowen and Creola Dickerson
12:15 pm Lunch (Garrison Brothers Distillery)
1:45 pm Excursions and Off-site Experiences
Pop-up Distillery Excursion: Green River Distilling Co. presents…Bourbon, Bluegrass & BBQ an Owensboro Tradition Excursion
The Maker’s Way: Innovate, Change, and Stay the Same All at the Same Time
Old Carter Tasting and Social Club Excursion
Bourbon & Boards: A Flavor Building Workshop at Rabbit Hole Distillery Excursion
Grown for Greatness – Working Farm Tour at Whiskey Sisters Supply Excursion
Sip & Roost Awhile at the Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience Excursion
Bourbon Bliss: A Whiskey Celebration at Watch Hill Proper Excursion
6:30 pm Friday Wow (Women of Whiskey) Awards. (Dinner Experience Sponsored by Angel’s Envy)
Saturday, August 26th, 2023
8:30 am to 9:30 AM – Breakfast (Sponsored by Michter’s Distillery)
9:30 am – Keynote Speaker – Alex Castle of Old Dominick
10:15 am – Workshops Session 2
Bourbon 101: From Grain to Glass by Caryn Wells of Green River
From Grapes to Greatness: An Intro to fortified wines and how their barrels affect secondary aging by Angel Teta of Angel’s Envy
Blend Your Own Courage and Conviction, an Intro to American Single Malt by Jennifer Wren and Amanda Beckwith of Virginia Distillery
Balancing Act: Understanding Cocktail Fundamentals by Andrea Wilson and Dallas White of Michter’s Distillery
Bourbon Archaeology: Digging for Amber Gold by Nick Laracuente of Buffalo Trace Distillery
Women in Whiskey: The Eras Tour lead by Becky Harris of Catoctin Creek
Russell’s Reserve Generations with Joann Street
11:30 am – Lunch (Sponsored by Southern Distilling Company)
12:30 pm SIP & Survey Round 2 (Sponsored by Old Dominick Distillery, Heaven’s Door, Old Dominick Distillery)
2 pm Limited Excursions and Workshop Sessions
Excursions
Pop-Up Distillery Excursion: Explore the Modern Spirit of Kentucky Through Contemporary Art, Design, & Bourbon with Pinhook Bourbon Excursion
Angel’s Envy Excursion: Taste the Finish
Log Still Distillery Excursion
Workshops
Global Old Fashion by Rhonda Cammon of Perfectly Cordial
Boss Molly Bourbon Presents a Brandy Staving Workshop by Brandi Bowles, Kate Rosante, Victoria Horn of Boss Molly Bourbon
Flavors of Africa EXPANDED Edition with Jack Begeudou, the Hood Sommelier
Choose Your Own ‘Bourbon’ Adventure – Blending Experience with Bill Whitlow of Wenzel Whiskey
6:30 pm Bar-a-rama
Boss Molly, Breckenridge Distillery, Catoctin Creek, Coors Whiskey Co., Distillery 291, Four Gate Whiskey Company, Green River Distilling Company, Hotel Tango Distillery, Ironton Distillery, Old Elk Distillery, Russell’s Reserve, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and Virginia Distillery Co.
6:30 pm VIP Selective SIPs Sponsored by Uncle Nearest and Mary Dowling Whiskey
7 pm In a Bourbon House Private Dining Experiences
Peggy Noe Stevens with Freddie Johnson
Susan Reigler with Laws Whiskey
Monica Wolf with Jeptha Creed
Dana Huber/Starlight Distillery
Sunday, August 27th, 2023
8 am Hydrate and Heal Yoga (Sponsored by The Spearhead Group and Still Austin)
9 am – 10 am Breakfast (Sponsored by Templeton Distillery)
10:30 am Limited Add-on Excursions:
Jeptha Creed
Neeley Family Distillery
Copper & Kings
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Where It’s At
Hyatt Regency, Louisville, KY
320 W Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY, 40202
Head here to take advantage of the special hotel rate at the Hyatt for attendees – just $139 a night! Book your rooms now.
Even attendees who live in Louisville often spend a night or two at the hotel just to make sure they don’t miss anything!
UPDATE: We had the hotel add rooms to our block. If you were unable to get rooms initially, please call the hotel or try in a week or so. Room availability fluctuates at hotels, and calling back at a later date is often successful.
Usually a week or two before the event some rooms open up at the hotel, so you can continue to check with the Hyatt. If you want an alternate arrangement, we have three options within walking distance for you:
Sponsors
This event wouldn’t be possible without our generous sponsors!
Thank You to Kroger, Our SIPosium 2023 Presenting Sponsor!
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