About the Bourbon Society
The Bourbon Society was established for Bourbon aficionados who want to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Bourbon’s culture, history, diversity, and flavor profiles through open discussions, lectures, and tastings.
The Bourbon Society is a dues-supported organization that proposes to provide charitable donations through its members and treasury.
TBS 2026 Events
Monthly Meeting with Old Louisville Whiskey Co., featuring brand Founder and Owner, Amine Karaoud.
7:00 pm
Germantown Gables
986 Swan St, Louisville, KY 40204
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Monthly Meeting with Pursuit Spirits, featuring brand Founders and Owners, Ryan Cecil and Kenny Coleman.
7:00 pm
Germantown Gables
986 Swan Street, Louisville, KY 40204
Join the Bourbon Society

The Bourbon Society is an organization centering around the history and heritage of Bourbon. As such, our members get a unique opportunity to meet and learn from industry insiders, have opportunities to sample hand-selected Bourbon, and mingle with individuals who love Bourbon.
Membership includes:
- Member-only purchase rights to handpicked bourbons exclusive to the Bourbon Society
- Monthly meetings admission
- Member-only access to the Bourbon Society Web Site & Bourbon Review Forum
- Member-only Bourbon Society University Education Series
- Early Notice Invitation to Special Member-only Dinner/Tasting Events
- Exclusive Bourbon Society Swag when you sign up
Learn about our approval process and fill out an application today!
Existing Members

Log in to the Member Center
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TBS: Contact Information
| Meetings:
Held every 3rd Monday (except in December). Doors open 6:30 pm; Meeting begins 7:00 pm
Germantown Gables |
Mailing Address: |
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| Andy French, President | afrench@thebourbonsociety.org | |
| Stacy Simpson, Vice- President / Barrel Selection Chair | ssimpson@thebourbonsociety.org | |
| Nick Hayden, Treasurer | nhayden@thebourbonsociety.org | |
| Dennis Bonifer, Secretary / Communications Chair | dbonifer@thebourbonsociety.org | |
| Steven Taylor, Membership Chair | staylor@thebourbonsociety.org | |
| Rob Bleifer, Events Chair | ||
| Billy Hendriksen, Education Chair | bhendriksen@thebourbonsociety.org | |
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Telephone: 502.495.3257 |
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