Immense Thank You to the 2024 Talent
The finesse and expertise of crafting a unique cocktail or the perfect culinary dish is a passion. Bourbon Classic celebrates the up and coming, as well as the seasoned talent of the bourbon world to explore and excite your senses!
Cheers to all the Bartenders and Chefs who make each Bourbon Classic event special. Here is the list of previous Cocktail and Culinary Challenge Winners.
2024 Talent Lineup
Robert Bleifer
Chef, Consultant, Culinary Producer
Cocktail & Culinary Challenge (Judge)
Sebastian Boynton
Executive Chef
Levy Restaurants
Bourbon Classic
Nick Laracuente
Archivist and Exhibits Designer
Sazerac Company
Bourbon University
Chris Lower
Bartender
Bluegrass Hospitality Group
Cocktail & Culinary Challenge
Josh Moore
Executive Chef and Managing Partner
Volare Italian Ristorante
Cocktail & Culinary Challenge
Fred Noe
7th Generation Master Distiller
James B. Beam Distilling Company
A Classic Dinner with
Fred & Freddie Noe
Bourbon University
Freddie Noe
8th Generation Master Distiller
Fred B. Noe Distillery
A Classic Dinner with
Fred & Freddie Noe
Bourbon University
Chef Irene O’Shaughnessy
Executive Pastry
Levy Restaurants
Susan Reigler
Director of Whiskey Education for Buzzard's Roost
Bourbon University
Em Sego
Bartender
Louisville Liquid Genie
Cocktail & Culinary Challenge
