Finding dusty bottles, sharing the liquids within them and telling brand stories about them is what Patrick Garrett does for a living. Join “Pops”— as he’s called by friends and clients—for a tasting of four whiskies older than most Kentucky Bourbon Festival attendees. Suffice it to say, you’ll not find these sippable treasures available for tasting at any distillery booth on our grounds.

• 1979 Old Fitzgerald Prime Bourbon 6 Year, 86 proof
• 1980s Old Crow Ice Bucket Set, 80 proof, Italy import
• 1999 Bourbon Hill 15 Year, 101 proof, Japan import
• Very Old Barton Comparison Set: 2003 86 proof, with 2023 90 proof