SPECIAL SECTION CHILLED 100 ELEVATE

E11even Vodka Luncheon At The Louisville Thoroughbred Society

More than 30 local bartenders attended the lunch at the Louisville Thoroughbred Society, a private, members-only social club. Set in an elegant, airy dining room featuring horse-themed décor, the space was the perfect place for the crowd to “taste the Miami spirit” as Josue Gonzales of Unfiltered Hospitality introduced the all-natural, gluten-, carb-, and sugar-free, ultra-premium spirit made in South Florida.

Grey Goose At Varanese

A very fortunate group of Chilled 100 Bartenders dined with Grey Goose Vodka Ambassadors Jaymee Mandeville and Marie Piraino at Varanese, the extraordinary culinary endeavor of Chef John Varanese. The evening began with an aperitif cocktail, the Le Grand Fizz, which combines Grey Goose Vodka with soft, floral elderflower and refreshing lime served in a champagne flute. The refreshing cocktail paired idyllically with the array of pre-dinner light bites presented.

375 Park Avenue At North Of Bourbon

The perfect setting for Chilled 100 bartenders to taste cocktails made with Scapegrace Black Gin and Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition Blended Scotch Whisky at a dinner hosted by 375 Park Avenue Spirits. The warm and inviting setting, impeccable service, and Chef Lawrence Weeks’ delicious New Orleans-influenced southern food, made it an evening to remember. The event was hosted by Koray Ozdemir, U.S. Portfolio Ambassador, 375 Park Avenue Spirits and Matthew Argenti, USA Brand Director, Scapegrace Distilling Co., and highlighted the world’s first all-natural black gin.

DEWAR’S AT SWIZZLE

Beautifully situated 25 floors atop The Galt House Hotel, with panoramic and the most picturesque views of the city provided by a twin rotating floor was the venue for Dewar’s Scotch Whisky tasting dinner led by Adam Derza. Dewar’s hosted the Chilled 100 Bartenders during a super elegant, retro-style supper club dinner paired with newly launched whiskey expressions for an exclusive evening. Adam took the time to visit each table and educate bartenders during a guided tasting of Dewar’s latest releases.

ANGEL’S ENVY AT WATCH HILL PROPER

Joe Kissel, who holds the title of Guardian and Ambassador, shared Angels Envy with the Chilled 100 bartenders. After sipping bourbon while listening to the history of the whiskey, dinner began with a Spiked Cider Autumn Log Cocktail while the evening finale offer was a special bottle enclosed in an engraved box, holding a 119-proof bourbon produced in 2022, the most prestigious batch ever made.

Dough Ball Whiskey And Real Infused Exotics Happy Hour

Wrapping up this year’s ELEVATE at META, a swanky cool bar owned by Chilled 100 member Jeremy Johnson who served Dough Ball Whiskey neat and Real Infused Exotics cocktails to our Chilled 100 bartenders as a fantastic close to a spectacular event.