Smokes & Spirits Soirèe is the Perfect Derby 151 Kickoff

Kick Off An Epic Derby 151 week with Tom Fischer and Cohiba at the annual Smokes & Spirits Soirèe at Bourbon’s Bistro.

WHO: Hosted by Tom Fischer, founder of BourbonBlog.com, and Sean Williams, Cohiba Brand Ambassador.
WHAT: includes three premium cigars, curated whiskey pairings, a welcome cocktail, and appetizers. (Full details on each below).
WHEN: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
WHERE: Bourbons Bistro, 2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
WHY: For a damn good time to kickoff Kentucky Derby 151 celebrations.
HOW: Book now via Open Table now as seating is limited!
- Price: $65 per person (includes tax and gratuity).
- Pre-purchase required.
- Note: scroll down on OpenTable to “Experiences” and select “Smokes and Spirits” to purchase.

Full Details on Smokes & Spirits Derby Soirèe:

If you are in Louisville for Kentucky Derby 151, make plans to attend the Smokes & Spirits Derby Soirèe at Bourbons Bistro on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 for, featuring rare whiskey, paired with THREE premium Cohiba cigars all for only $65.

You will enjoy education and knowledge from cohosts Tom Fischer, Bourbon expert and founder of BourbonBlog.com and Sean Williams, Cohiba Brand Ambassador.

🎟️Book Tickets Here🎟️

Limited tickets are available for Smokes & Spirits Soirèe ! Note: scroll down on OpenTable to “Experiences” and select “Smokes and Spirits”.

Bourbon & Whiskey Lineup

Fanged Pursuit 17-Year-Old Bourbon from the Orphan Barrel Collection
- A rare 17-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon from the Orphan Barrel series. This is the first non-chill filtered release in the collection and is bottled at 92 proof. Its unfiltered character offers a richer texture and showcases the maturity expected from a bourbon of this age.
Buzzard’s Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey
- Crafted from four-year-old Indiana rye (95% rye, 5% malted barley) and finished in proprietary American oak barrels that are cold-smoked with aged Kentucky tobacco leaves. The barrels are treated with smoke prior to aging, creating a spirit designed to complement the cigar experience.
Hogsworth: Bourbon & Armagnac Blend
- A bold fusion of 52% American bourbon distilled in 2019 and 48% French Armagnac from the 1982, 2010, and 2012 vintages. Crafted by BHAKTA SPIRITS of Vermont, this blend merges American and French distillation traditions. With a calculated average age of 9.4 years, the inclusion of 42-year-old Armagnac contributes rare depth and refinement.
Four Gate Triple Oak: 7-Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey
- Only 3,798 bottles produced, this 7-year-old Kentucky straight whiskey was initially aged in used cooperage, followed by 5 months in new #3 char barrels and 2 months in medium-toast new oak, all sourced from Kelvin Cooperage. Bottled at 107.6 proof, this limited release uses a bourbon mash bill but is classified as Kentucky Straight Whiskey due to its initial aging in used barrels.

Cohiba Cigar Lineup

Cohiba Connecticut
Cohiba Riviera
Cohiba X Weller Collaboration

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