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Join us for an unforgettable experience of incredible food, drinks, and community on Saturday, October 3. This year, almost 100 celebrated chefs, beverage professionals, and hospitality visionaries will come together for an afternoon of world-class bites, libations, live music, immersive experiences, and more, all to raise critical funds for emergency relief and mental health support for food and beverage workers nationwide.

Jimmy Red Bourbon by High Wire Distilling

A one-of-a-kind collaboration between 2025 Food & Wine Drink Visionaries, High Wire Distilling Co. and Matthiasson Wines. This expression is crafted by finishing Jimmy Red Straight Bourbon Whiskey in Matthiasson Napa Valley Red Wine barrels for four years, creating a complex spirit with notes of sweet citrus, caramel, rhubarb, and baking spices.

Bottle Facts

  • Barrel #: 1437
  • Age: 6-years
  • Proof: 121.2
  • Mash bill: 100% Jimmy Red Corn
  • Source: Charleston, SC
  • Yield: 186 bottles

 

Tasting Notes

  • On the nose: black currants; honey; dehydrated strawberries; maple
  • On the palate: dark caramel cut by citrus; black pepper
  • Finish: sweet fruit; pastry; spice