2026 VIP TASTING SEMINARS

12:25 p.m. BASIL HAYDEN: THE PERFECT POUR

Join Suntory Global Spirits for a special tasting seminar featuring Basil Hayden 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Learn about the history of this iconic brand, the whiskey aging process, and how the color, aroma, taste, and finish bring a piece of Kentucky to the Mile High City.

 1:00 p.m. HIGH WEST WHISKEY: PIONEERING THE WEST

Discover the story and spirit of High West Whiskey, exploring the brand’s roots, distinctive approach to blending, and rise as an icon of the American West. Taste your way through three signature expressions–High West Bourbon, Campfire, and Bourye–while learning what makes each spirit unique.

1:35 p.m. BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY: WILDLY SUSTAINABLE, EXCEPTIONALLY CRAFTED

For over 30 years, the Benziger Family Winery has chased the extraordinary, farming wild Northern California vineyards with nature to craft vibrant wines full of life and character. Learn the story behind the brand while sipping on its finest expressions, including Benziger Running Wild Chardonnay and Tribute Paso Cabernet.

2:10 p.m. BLACKLAND DISTILLERY BOURBON: THE TEXAS TWO-TOUCH COCKTAIL

Level up your whiskey game with Blackland Distillery’s grain-to-glass Texas bourbon, crafted with care and tailored for more than just a neat pour. With it, you’ll make a simple signature cocktail and experience just how easy it is to taste quality.

2:45 p.m. TKYU SAKE: THE POWER OF FOUR

Crafted with just four premium ingredients–rice, water, yeast, and koji–TKYU Sake offers a smooth, clean, gluten-free taste made for everyone, anytime. Learn about premium sake and taste through three expressions: TKYU White Junmai, TKYU Black Junmai Ginjo, and TKYU Platinum Junmai Daiginjo.