Bacon & Bourbon is this Thursday at the Guild. Here’s what to know.
The beauty of Bacon & Bourbon — or, at least, one of the beautiful things about it — is that we don’t have to explain it to you. It’s an event where there’s a shitload of bacon and bourbon. Personally, that’s all the information we require, but we’re happy to go into detail for you, because we’re frankly thrilled about the eateries and drinkeries sponsoring our fifth-annual occasion of the party.
It’s being held at bad-ass Crossroads event space the Guild (1621 Locust). There will be over 20 bourbons to sample, among them: Bulleit (the co-sponsor of the party), Lagavulin, Union Horse, George Remus, Pinckney Bend, Crown Royal, Seagram’s, Oban, Talisker, and more. Local bartenders will be mixing specialty, limited-edition cocktails for our “Whiskey War” competition. And, of course, delectable, bacon-centric creations from the likes of Parker at The Fontaine, HopCat, District. Pour House + Kitchen, Crazy Good Eats, Pig & Finch Leawood, ClusterTruck, and more to be announced. Hogshead will also be there, serving up the mouthwatering treat you see in the image to the side. (Technically, it’s a “bacon-bourbon s’more”: housemade bourbon marshmallow, chocolate-dipped thick-cut bacon, and a barrel-aged maple graham cracker. Drool.)
Last year’s event sold out, so you’ll want to head here quick to secure your spot. The date is this coming Thursday, April 12. VIP entry is at 6:30 p.m., and general admission doors open at 7 p.m. Consider skipping lunch. See you then.
