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North American Bourbon And Whiskey Competition “Best Of The Best” Bourbon

Cost: 120 VIP

North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition

“Best of The Best” Bourbon and Whiskey Experience

Friday, July 24, 2026, 5 to 8:30 pm

Antoine’s Restaurant, 713 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130

 

The twelfth annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition is presented by Wine Country Network, a global leader in beverage competitions and ratings.

 

The Top 24 winners from the NABWC will be showcased at our exclusive VIP, media, and trade event in New Orleans, timed to coincide with Tales of the Cocktail. Buyers, bartenders, brand ambassadors, and press will be there, giving distillers a key audience for their award-winning product. Reserve your spot now to connect with them.

 

Antoine’s is the oldest family-run restaurant in the United States. It is famous as the birthplace of Oysters Rockefeller and for popularizing many French-Creole classics, including broiled oysters. Their chefs will serve culinary delights to pair with the featured beverages.

 

The North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition will take place on July 11 to 12, 2026.

The 2026 beverage list will be published on Monday, July 13, 2026.

 

Past events have featured:

•Sazerac •Uncle Nearest •Stranahan’s •Eagle Rare 17 •W. L Weller •Virginia Distillery •Garrison Brothers •Augusta Distillery •WhistlePig

 

More than $3,500 in Bourbon and Whiskey will be available to taste.

 

Only 24 VIP Tickets Available — Enjoy Exclusive Access!

$120 per person

Includes a Neat Spirits Evaluation Glass

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