SPONSORED EVENTS

THE PURPOSE OF CHILLED 100 ELEVATE IS TO ADVANCE INDUSTRY EVENTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. PARTICIPATING BRANDS OUTDID THE NORM BY HOSTING OUR CHILLED 100 BARTENDERS AT TOPNOTCH, HIGH-END IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL TASTING EXPERIENCES.

Casa Del Sol Welcome Reception

Chilled 100 ELEVATE bartenders gathered and stayed at Kentucky’s Seelbach Hilton Hotel in downtown Louisville. The 76 participants attended the opening reception at Seelbach's Rathskeller hosted by Casa Del Sol tequila. Welcome cocktails were served, including the Espressol Martini and Spicy Sol. Master Distiller Carmen Gonzalez and Artesana Tequilara Mariana Padilla spoke with the Chilled 100 bartenders about sustainability and standards that define this womenpowered spirit.

Smoothies By Perfect Puree Of Napa Valley

Each morning bartenders were greeted with a healthy start to their day, provided by Michele Lex and The Perfect Puree of Napa Valley, offering an assortment of smoothie recipes made with various purees and healthy ingredients.

Midday Pick Me Up With Van Gogh Vodka

Van Gogh Vodka hosted the entire bartender group with an Espresso Martini cocktail made with its Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka.

Komos Tequila Luncheon At Wiltshire On Market

Led by Ria Soler, Director of Education and Advocacy for Komos, who walked The Chilled 100 Bartenders through the history of Komos and its selection of tequilas, provided samples for each one individually, and crafted each into unique cocktails which were paired with delectable lunch and decadent desserts.

Ron Colon At La Bodeguita De Mima

375 Park Avenue Spirits spoke of the company’s mission while offering the Chilled 100 Bartenders a Strawberry Basil Lassi cocktail. The rooftop restaurant in downtown Louisville provided creative American fare with a surprise eclectic approach to modern cuisine.

Broken Shed At Willshire On Market

Yes, Kentucky is Bourbon Country, but vodka took the spotlight at this delightful event. Held at Wiltshire on Market in Louisville’s hip, affluent East Market District known as NuLu, the venue evoked the feel of a dinner party with friends. Attendees gathered around the sitting area by the fireplace to start the evening with tasty bites like charcuterie boards served with Broken Shed Martinis.

Glenfiddich At Liquor Lab

BROKEN SHED VODKA, KEEPER’S HEART, AND CHINOLA HAPPY HOURS

Throughout ELEVATE, sponsored brands kept the education portion flowing with offerings of signature original cocktails made with sponsoring brands spirits and premium ingredients. The Chilled 100 bartenders were grateful to taste and talk with participating brand ambassadors.

La Bodeguita de Mima, the Cuban restaurant and rum bar, was an incredible setting to enjoy Mojitos, Café con Leche Martinis, Old Fashioneds, and more, accompanied by amazing entrees of Chef Fernando Martinez and Chef Yaniel Martinez. The tasting included signature cocktails featuring Ron Colón Salvadoreño Blue Label 111 High Proof Rum. “This product is made by bartenders for bartenders,” said U.S. Brand Distributor Katy Wallace.

375 Park Avenue Spirits At 8up

Casual conversations and apps at 8Up Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen. Koray Ozdemir, U.S. Portfolio Ambassador,

Cask to Cocktail dinner presented by Glenfiddich at the Liquor Lab—a state-of-the-art laboratory-style seating that is both edgy and inviting. The Lab is the perfect setting for an intimate and educational evening of cocktails and food pairings. Freddie Sarkis from The Liquor Lab and Joseph Michalek, Brand Ambassador for Glenfiddich, hosted the evening beautifully from start to finish.