Bourbon Under the Pines

The Blend Off Championship

Blend. Compete. Give back.

The Blend Off Championship

Think you have what it takes to become the Amateur Bourbon Blending Champion? Submit your unique bourbon blend for a chance to find out. All five finalists receive 1 free night at The Pickle Factory Boutique Hotel, 2 tickets to the Blend Off Championship, and 1 bottle of the winning blend.

The finalist, chosen live at the event on October 2nd, will additionally receive their name on a barrel head displayed in Wenzel's bar (added to annually with each champion's name), a personalized barrel head, and a cocktail named after them on the menu (until the case of their blend runs out).

Blend

Blend your unique bourbon at Wenzel Distillery for a chance to be judged by our expert panel. Create your blend, name it, and pay the $20 entry fee.

Compete

Contest entry runs from October 1st to July 31st. One finalist will be chosen every two months. The five finalists will compete live at the championship event to crown the Amateur Bourbon Blending Champion!

October 2, 2027

Give Back

It's all for a great cause! Proceeds support local education.

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Bourbon Blending

Anyone participating in a bourbon blending at Wenzel Distillery is eligible to enter their blend. Make your unique blend, pay the $20 entry fee, and you've got a chance at becoming the Amateur Bourbon Blending Champion.

Finalists

One finalist will be chosen every two months. Finalists receive:

One night at The Pickle Factory Boutique Hotel, conveniently located nextdoor to the event
Two tickets to the Amateur Bourbon Blending Championship
1 bottle of the winning blend

The Cause

All championship proceeds support local Covington school, Community Montessori. Commnuity Montessori exists to fill a need in the city of Covington, for a school that follows the Montessori philosophy of peace, love, respect, and community and welcomes all families, regardless of their financial status.

Location

The Blend Off Championship will be hosted by Wenzel Distillery located in the heart of downtown Covington.

412 Madison Ave.

Covington, KY 41011