That’s a wrap!! On the shut of Chilled 100 Elevate in Kentucky, we’re thrilled to share a recap of the distinctive moments that made this 12 months’s occasion really epic.
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Chilled 100 Elevate 2023 was a magical expertise mixing mixology mastery with the wealthy heritage of the world. Nonetheless, on the coronary heart of Elevate lies the extremely gifted bartenders that graced our occasion. Thanks all for attending.
With over 100 native and nationwide Chilled 100 bartenders becoming a member of us in Louisville, our 4-day occasion introduced collectively trade stars from famend bartenders like Dale DeGroff, Ted Breaux, and Lynnette Marrero to lots of our rising stars, like Coramino Cup winner Chai Lee and newly topped Lobos 1707 Tequila model ambassador, Ty Nicole Tucker—the trade expertise in attendance this 12 months was unmistakable.
The opening night time reception at native bar, Meta, sponsored by The Good Puree of Napa Valley, kicked off the festivities adopted by the subsequent day’s first full day of seminars and tastings. The seminars and tastings led by at present’s trade leaders delved into the most recent developments, strategies, and improvements empowering our Chilled 100 attendees with insights to raise their craft to the subsequent stage. The subjects showcased at every seminar have been nothing wanting extraordinary.
Our various lineup of spirits and types added aptitude to the occasion. The vary of flavors, kinds, and tales shared by our sponsors enriched the tasting experiences, permitting attendees to discover the world of spirits like by no means earlier than.
A bunch toast from Lynyrd Skynryd and Hell Home Whiskey topped out the primary day, main our bartenders out to their elevated dinner experiences hosted by a number of the hottest native spots together with Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant, sponsored by Traverse Metropolis Whiskey, LeMoo, sponsored by Courvoisier, Proof on Predominant, sponsored by Samson and Surrey, and Dragon King’s Daughter, sponsored by The Home of Suntory. The next night time our bartenders have been hosted by Hell Home Whiskey at Liquor Lab, Knauppoge Fortress Irish Single Malt at Vincenzo’s, Terlato at Cured, and Amber Beverage Group at La Bodeguita de Mina.
The Chilled 100 Bartenders launched into a journey via the guts of Kentucky’s bourbon tradition with unique distillery excursions. They have been immersed within the wealthy historical past, craftsmanship, and flavors of famend distilleries, together with 4 Roses, Legent Jim Beam Tour with an unique Ice Carving expertise led by Hidetsugu Ueno (proprietor of Bar Excessive 5 in Tokyo), and Hirsch Bardstown.
The night time ended with our bartenders attending the Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal Finest in Class Cocktail Problem at Nick and Norman’s in Whiskey Row, the place they forged their votes for the profitable bartender.
From our Masquerade Gala supporting the Helen David Reduction Fund to the closing night time Roaring 20s celebration sponsored by Deutsch Household that includes Redemption Rye, we celebrated the ambiance, the vitality, and the environment the place connections have been made, and reminiscences have been cast.
We’re very grateful to the bartenders, sponsoring manufacturers, and all that helped elevate the whole expertise. Our Chilled 100 Bartenders had the privilege to interact with a number of the most passionate artisans who poured their experience into each occasion. A heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, companions, attendees, and everybody who contributed to the success of Chilled 100 Elevate 2023. Your help is the driving power behind the continued progress and excellence of our group.
Save the Date
As we bid farewell to this 12 months’s occasion, mark your calendars for November 2024. We are able to’t wait to welcome you once more for an additional elevated celebration of mixology and group.
Concerning the Chilled 100
We proceed to go looking from coast to coast for one of the best bartenders to hitch our group. Our elite members are passionate and gifted people who love cocktails simply as a lot as we do! Are you a working bartender concerned with studying extra? Be a part of now!
