April 1, 2024 –Louisville, Kentucky – Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskey is going big for its first Derby season on Whiskey Row with three limited-time Derby-themed tasting experiences focused on flavors of Kentucky’s native spirit. The 150^th running of the Derby is Saturday, May 4, but all of these experiences are open for booking now.

-      Superfecta Cocktail Class: Learn how to make three variations on the famous Julep featuring Buzzard’s Roost whiskeys, plus an additional cocktail with fillies in mind! Available April 4 – May 2. One-hour long. $75per person.

-      The Favorites: This offers an elevated twist on Buzzard’s Roost’s “Barrel Secrets Revealed” experience, with exclusive tastings of four limited whiskeys from Buzzard’s Roost Single Barrel, Founders’ Select and Library stocks. Guests will get a deep-dive into how intricate flavors are developed in the barrel.  Includes a giftbag and signature cocktail. Available April 29 - May 2. One hour long $95 per person.

-      The Inside Track: During this VIP experience, guests will start in the Buzzard’s Roost Still Room with Master Blender Jason Brauner to learn the art and science of making exceptional craft whiskeys, and taste new-make whiskey straight off Buzz Cauldron, the still. Guests will then enjoy a tasting of limited-edition library whiskeys paired with custom catered food. A gift bag and signature cocktail round out this high-roller experience. Available May 1-2. Three hours long. $250 per person.

‍“We’re going big for our first Derby season on Whiskey Row,” says Buzzard’s Roost Co-founder and CEO Judy Hollis Jones. “The Derby is one of Kentucky’s proudest moments and we are excited to welcome guests with three special experiences that celebrate the whiskey traditions that are such an important part of ‘the greatest two minutes in sports!’”

About Buzzard’s Roost: Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskey is an independent blender, bottler and distiller of exceptional whiskies crafted using pioneering techniques. Buzzard’s Roost whiskies are created using a combination of break-through techniques for secondary maturation including18-month-seasoned oak barrels for intensified flavors and exclusive use of Char#1 over very specific toast levels to coax complex flavors from each barrel, leading to rye whiskeys and bourbons with flavors unlike any other.

Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskeys are distributed in 21 markets and Canada and select products are available online and at the Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience at 624 W. Main Street in downtown Louisville. All Buzzard’s Roost whiskeys are second-barrel aged and bottled atBardstown Bourbon Company. Buzzard’s Roost is proud to be a woman-led company. Follow @buzzardsroostwhiskey on Instagram and Facebook.