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Bourbon & Banter with the Bourbon Whisperer

 

August 27, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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The Buckhead Club
3344 Peachtree RD NE | 26th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30326
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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - NO ONSITE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE


In partnership with CAIA Atlanta & Special Thanks To Our Sponsors


Join us for a curated bourbon tasting with a special guest narrator, Executive Bourbon Steward & Kentucky Colonel Rod Arnold, known in the spirits industry as The Bourbon Whisperer.  He will guide guests through multiple bourbon tastings. Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavor and discovery.

AGENDA
5:30 - Registration & networking reception
6:00 - Welcome, opening remarks & speaker intro
6:05 - Bourbon #1 = narration + tasting + notes
6:35 - Bourbon #2 = narration + tasting + notes
7:00 - Bourbon #3 = narration + tasting + notes
7:25 - Crowd favorite votes + reveal of selections
7:30 - Networking continues            
8:00 - Event concludes

Rod Arnold is a Kentucky Colonel, an Executive Bourbon Steward and lifetime member of Louisville’s Stave & Thief Society. He is involved in “all things bourbon.”  In addition to curated bourbon tasting events, Rod is a bourbon educator, leading structured educational sessions for individuals and hospitality staffs seeking to become Certified Bourbon Stewards. He also hosts fundraiser events and V.I.P. tours of Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail. His vast knowledge of bourbon history, product lines and barrel selection abilities are sought out by retailers, restauranteurs, spirits industry representatives and serious enthusiasts alike. 

Tickets

$0.00 Member Ticket | Advanced Registration Required

$60.00 Guest Ticket | Advanced Registration Required

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