🥃 Blackburn Rye Release Cocktail Party

The moon is rising 🌕. The air smells like bonfires, crisp leaves, and the kind of cold that makes whiskey taste even better. Inside the distillery, barrels exhale soft notes of oak and spice—like they’ve been waiting for this night. Something bold, rich, and wickedly smooth is ready to step out of the shadows.

Blackburn Rye has been sitting quietly in the shadows since its small release back in August, but now it takes center stage. A whiskey with backbone, richness, and a dark amber glow that looks right at home in the flicker of candlelight. It’s a blend born of patience and instinct—deep bourbon warmth colliding with rye’s classic spice, finished with that unmistakable McLaughlin touch.

And to honor it properly, we’re throwing a night worth remembering:

• 🥃 Meet the Spirit → Be among the first to truly meet Blackburn Rye—hear its story, taste its complexity, and find out what makes it the perfect whiskey for fall.
• 🍸 Learn the Craft → Take part in a guided cocktail session and discover how to mix spine-tinglingly good drinks with Blackburn Rye.
• 🗳 Taste & Vote → Sample four different Blackburn Rye Old Fashioneds crafted by friends of the distillery, then cast your vote for the one that deserves bragging rights.
• 🍋 Bonus Magic → For our Mario’s Creamy Limoncello lovers, there’s a special creamy cocktail creeping into the lineup too.

It’s more than a release—it’s a ritual. A toast to craftsmanship, community, and the season of spirits. So grab your ticket, bring your favorite whiskey people, and come stir up a little magic with us 🔥.

Raise a glass, share a laugh, and toast to autumn the McLaughlin way. 🍂

🗓 Thursday, October 30
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 McLaughlin Distillery
🎟 Tickets: $20 (Reg. $40) · Must be 21+ to attend
Bring proof of purchase for entry.