Barrels and Bonds IFFA Bourbon Trail
IFFA's Member Louisville Bourbon Trail
Omni Downtown Louisville
400 South 2nd StreetLouisville, KY 40202-1418
United States
* Registration open until 7/7/26 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
Barrels and Bonds IFFA Bourbon Trail
Kick off the day with a tour of the iconic Louisville Slugger Museum, followed by an immersive tour and bourbon blending class at Big Bat Bourbon, a souvenir bottle of blended bourbon included. The experience continues with lunch then a stop at Old Forester for a Distillery Tour and Tasting, and then on to the Rabbit Hole Distillery, showcasing innovative bourbon-making in a stunning setting, followed by a reception on the property, and co-sponsored by Reynolds.
Return to the Omni to enjoy dinner on your own at one of Louisville’s many renowned restaurants, then cap off the evening with a late-night meet-up to unwind, reconnect, and reflect on the day.
We’ll be staying at the Omni Louisville Downtown, placing us right in the center of the action and close to all scheduled events. Trail Motor Coach Transportation is sponsored by Federated Insurance.
More details will be shared as plans are finalized. For now, mark your calendar, raise a glass, and let us know you’re interested!
Hotel Information:
Hotel block details will be shared in your registration confirmation.
*Room rate for a double or single is $259.00 ++.
*Room Block Cut Off June 22 at 5 pm.
Any Barrels and Bonds IFFA Bourbon Trail tickets canceled after Tuesday, July 7th will be not be refunded. Contact Grace or Kellie at IFFA with cancellation requests.
Sponsorships
Feature your business as a sponsor for a portion of the event.
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Blended Bourbon Bottle Sponsor
What's included: *Recognition in all print and digital media *Branded signage at the Big Bat Bourbon class *Opportunity to speak at a designated time during the tour *All bottles labeled with your logo and the IFFA logo |
$2,000.00 |
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Transportation Sponsor
What's included: *Recognition in all print and digital media *Branded signage on the bus *Opportunity to speak during a designated time of the tour |
$1,500.00 |
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Rabbit Hole Reception Co- Sponsor
What's included: *Recognition in all print and digital media *Branded signage at the reception *Opportunity to speak during the reception |
$1,500.00 |
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Lunch Sponsor
What's included: *Recognition in all print and digital media *Branded signage at lunch *Opportunity to speak during lunch |
$750.00 |
Attendee Registration
Tickets are priced by member type. You must be logged in to register.
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Associate, Refiner & Supplier
*Refunds will not be given for "no shows" or for cancellations after July 7th. |
$200.00 |
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IFFA Board Member
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FREE |
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Marketer & President's Council
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FREE |
Agenda
| July 23 | |
| 8:45 AM - 9:05 AM | Rabbit Hole Parking Board Bus at Rabbit Hole to Omni For any attendees looking to leave after the Bourbon Tour ends, there will be an opportunity to park your car at Rabbit Hole by 9am. The shuttle bus will pick up anyone parking at 9:10am to transport them back to the Omni for the start of the tour. |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Transportation to Louisville Slugger Museum Depart from the back entrance of the Omni on a charter bus to the museum. Transportation sponsored by Federated Insurance. |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Louisville Slugger Museum Tour (1 hr.) Experience the award-winning factory tour and witness the world-class museum gallery at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Big Bat Bourbon Class (45 min.) Join us for Louisville’s only custom bourbon experience, a 45-minute class where you’ll learn how to blend your own bourbon recipe. Each attendee will leave with a bottle of their custom-blended on-site. |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Lunch Enjoy a catered lunch before heading into the second half of the tour begins. Lunch generously sponsored by SAS. |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Old Forester Distillery Tour and Tasting (75 min.)
On this tour, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the full process, from fermentation and distillation to barrel making, maturation, and bottling. The tour will wrap up with a tasting of four expressions. We’ll break into 2–3 smaller groups and stagger the tours during this time to keep the experience comfortable and engaging for everyone. |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Rabbit Hole Distillery Tour (1 hr.) Learn about the unique history behind the Rabbit Hole Distillery as you tour their state-of-the-art facility. This unique experience begins with the transformation of grain into whiskey and culminates at the Overlook Bar for an IFFA Reception. |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Rabbit Hole Distillery Reception Enjoy a hosted bar with appetizers and light bites at the Rabbit Hole Overlook Bar. Reception co-sponsored by Reynolds American. |
| 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM | Transportation Back to the Omni Louisville |
| 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Dinner on Your Own There are several great options within walking distance of the hotel. |
| 9:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Evening Get-Together at the Omni Library Bar Join us for an informal late-night get-together at the Omni Library Bar, located just off the hotel lobby to the left. |
For More Information:
Trail Transportation Sponsor:
Trail Evening Reception Co-Sponsor
Trail Luncheon
Contact Kellie for other Sponsorship Opportunities.