May 2nd and 3rd
the finish line Weekend
a two-day celebration of craft, flavor, and firsts
all new finished spirits release - vip prerelease dinner & Tasting with distiller
derby watch party PLUS food truck & live music
Three bold new finishes. Two days only.
Experience the first-ever release of our finished spirits collection. Preorders are now live—just 100 bottles of each available at the distillery. Don’t miss your only chance to taste them first.
May 2nd 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
VIP Dinner & Tasting with Distiller
Only 32 Guests, One Unforgettable Night, in the all new rickhouse
Catered Dinner - Tasting With the Distiller - VIP Access to The Finish Line - Plus More
Step inside the rickhouse at golden hour for a private dinner hosted by Master Distiller Arlon Casey Jones. Guests will be the very first to experience our three newest Finish Line expressions—Amburana, Apricot Wine, and Maple Wheated—before the public ever sees a bottle.
Your seat includes a full Southern supper, great conversation, and early access to purchase these limited bottles, along with an exclusive preview of what’s coming next!
Includes dinner, tasting, & one cocktail
Prepared with Care by The Palate Junkies
The Dinner Menu
Southern Supper in the Rickhouse
Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared three-course meal, curated to complement the flavor of our newest finished spirits. Served in the warm glow of the rickhouse, this shared table experience is part of what makes the night unforgettable.
Main Course
Grilled blackened salmon finished with lemon butter
Sides
Maple-glazed carrots infused with Casey Jones Maple Barrel Bourbon
Garlic and herb couscous
Dessert
White chocolate mousse topped with whipped Chantilly cream
Experience the Finish Line
Tasting With the Distiller
First Pours. Barrel-Side. One Night Only.
Step inside the rickhouse with Master Distiller Arlon Casey Jones for a private, guided tasting of all three new Finish Line expressions. You’ll be among the first to try them—just 32 guests, surrounded by the very barrels they matured in.
Ask questions. Learn the story behind each finish. And raise a glass where the craft began.
space is limited
RSVP Now
An Evening of Flavor, Craft, & First pours
Your $60 Ticket Includes
A seated three-course Southern supper
One handcrafted cocktail, curated to pair with the finish
Guided tasting of all three new expressions with the distiller
First opportunity to purchase The Finish Line bottles
Early access to the next limited release
Only 32 seats total. Seats will sell out.
May 3rd Open 9 AM - 9 PM
the finish line Release Party
Derby Day. Live Music. Limited Bottles.
all new finished spirits release - derby watch party - PLUS food truck & live music
Join us for a free, full-day celebration of The Finish Line—our newest limited release of finished bourbons. Taste all three expressions, enjoy handcrafted cocktails, catch the Derby on the big screen, and stick around for live music and local food.
Only 100 bottles of each expression will be available on-site. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
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Savor the Day
Craft, Community, and the Spirit of Celebration
The Finish Line isn’t just a bottle release—it’s a full-day gathering of bourbon lovers, good food, live music, and the Kentucky Derby. From first sips to final stretch, it’s what a release day should be.
be the first to experience
Three all new releases from our finished line
Amburana Finished, Apricot Wine Finished, and Maple Finished Wheat
Celebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby with the debut release of three bold new finished spirits—each one distinct, limited, and aged with purpose.
Only 100 bottles available of each release
Can’t make it for the event? Preorder a bottle for shipping to your door!
May 3rd 5:57 PM
Kentucky Derby Watch Party
Hats On. Spirits Poured. Screens Ready.
We’re celebrating the biggest day in horse racing the best way we know how—surrounded by friends, fine bourbon, and tradition. Join us for a Derby Watch Party with two indoor screens, handcrafted cocktails, and a whole lot of Kentucky pride.
Derby attire encouraged—bring your best hat, raise a glass, and cheer on the fastest two minutes in all of sports.
12:30 PM - 8:00 PM
palate junkies
food truck
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
109 band
Free Live Music
MORE TO SAVOR
Great Bourbon, Delicious Food, Live Music
Come for the bourbon—stay for a delicious meal from local favorite Palate Junkies and live music from Full Circle, all at your favorite local distillery.