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Bourbon tastings is just one of the popular events at the festival.
TIMONIUM, Md. (Map, News) - Baltimore is bringing it all together for the 2nd Annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival.
The festival boasts more than 40 different kinds of bourbon, from popular brands such as Jim Beam and Wild Turkey to more obscure brands including Buffalo Trace and Noah’s Mill.
Last year’s event nearly sold out with more than 4,000 people traveling to the fairgrounds for tastes of bourbon from all over the U.S. This year, event presenter Greg Nivens said, tickets were selling faster than he could count. “Our advance ticket sales have been through the roof. People will get to try stuff you can’t get on a regular basis. There are some really rare bourbons out there, and this is the only place you can try them.”
Neil Graff, spokesperson for Beam Global Spirits and Wine, a global premium spirits company that represents Jim Beam Bourbon, will be bringing seven types of bourbon to the festival: Flagship Jim Beam, Jim Beam Black, Maker’s Mark, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Baker’s and Booker’s.
“Bourbon is the only truly native American spirit,” Graff said. In 1964 Congress recognized the liquor as a “distinctive product of the U.S.,” meaning that all bourbon has to be distilled and produced in the U.S. for it to be a true bourbon. Besides the liquor, more than 60 beers will be on hand for those who aren’t so keen on drinking straight bourbon.
Hugh Sisson, owner of Clipper City Brewing Co., will be bringing along samples of Heavy Seas Loose Cannon (Clipper City’s best-selling product), Heavy Seas Peg Leg and Clipper City BaltoMarzHon. It will also bring the world premiere of Sisson’s newest creation, Oxford Class Organic Amber Ale, from his new certified organic beer line.
Though Sisson will be speaking at the festival about pairing different beers with barbecue, he says he is quite the bourbon connoisseur. “I like bourbon quite a bit. I know there will be bourbons there that I haven’t tried yet, and I’m looking forward to trying them.”
IF YOU GO
2nd Annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival
WHERE: Timonium Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium
WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday
TICKETS: $15 to $40*
*All proceeds from the event will benefit Sister Slippers, an organization dedicated to providing new shoes to children in need.
ecampbell@baltimoreexaminer.com
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Examiner Reader said:
I think that the author was very accurate for the most part. Nobles is such a clean, friendly, and happening place especially for the 21 to early thirties crowd. But even the older crowd enjoys going there and eating their food. I have had teachers of all ages come and say how wonderful it is and how different it is from the rest of the bars around (in a positive way).
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Examiner Reader said:
Did the author of this article actually try the food, or did they take the owner's word for it? The food is terrible. I can't think of any restaurant anywhere near Canton Square with worse food.
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King said:
Is anything affordable for the avergae Baltimorean? This isn't NYC.
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Shannon said:
I'd love to go to this event, as I am a huge fan of Duff Goldman! It's a shame the ticket prices are so high! This teacher can't afford it!
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Examiner Reader said:
I enjoyed the article, and know first hand how good the food is, and the reviewer did well to mention the high quality of ingredients - a Gino Troia hallmark always. Perhaps readers will like to know that the grocery store two doors down carries a nice selection of wine that diners are welcome to bring for themselves.
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