This pairing of what our five panelists confidently describe as, “food and whiskey from the better half of Kentucky,” was a quick-sellout in 2025. It returns this year with new bites from Thomasen’s Barbecue, and new whiskies from Ingram Distillery, Jackson Purchase Distillery, Silk Velvet Bourbon and Western Kentucky Distillery. Expect sweet and savory bites and paired with exceptional whiskies from up-and-coming Western Kentucky whiskey makers.