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Bourbon & Brushes is more than a brand—it’s an immersive celebration of culture, craftsmanship, and creativity, built on the timeless foundation of America’s most iconic cocktail: the Old Fashioned.
We blend the bold character of bourbon with the richness of regional flavor, the spark of smoked artistry, and the warmth of good storytelling. Whether you’re tuning into our podcast, mixing drinks from our recipe book, lighting up your starter kit at a live event, or upgrading your bar with our hand-selected accessories—Bourbon & Brushes is your passport to the true American spirit.
Here's what the evening will include:
Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail Workshop:
Ready to host an event your guests will be talking about for years? Elevate your space – whether it's your bar, clubhouse, or private party location – and unlock a truly unique experience with Bourbon & Brushes!
This isn't just any gathering; it's an exclusive evening blending the worlds of Art and Craft Mixology. We bring the event to you, offering your guests the chance to embark on an extraordinary mixology journey and learn to become a Cocktail Artist.
At your private Bourbon & Brushes event, guests will dive into our acclaimed Roadmap Recipe Book, which serves as a passport to a flavor tour across 12 iconic US cities and states. Each recipe is a custom-crafted Smoked Old Fashion designed as a unique tribute to its location, meticulously matched with specific bourbons, regional flavors, and even authentic wood chips found in those areas. During your event, your guests will learn to make three (3) of these custom recipes from the recipe book.
Under the guidance of experienced mixologists, attendees will learn how to manipulate ingredients and customize their Old Fashioned cocktails. They'll experience the unique element of smoking the drinks using wood chips, adding intriguing aromatic layers and depth of flavor.
Plus, as a special takeaway, every guest will receive a Bourbon & Brushes "Smoking Starter Kit". This kit comes with everything needed to get started, allowing them to continue their cocktail experiments and share their newfound skills at home.
Simply drop us a line with a little details, and we will serve up a "Good Old Fashioned Time" for you and your guests! (Please note: A minimum of 12 attendees is required for booking).
Live Art Show:
Immerse yourself in a live art show featuring local artists. We will be painting various pieces that you can add not only to your collection... But to your BAR!
Book A Bourbon & Brush Event
We would love to bring the event to your location or Private party! Simply drop us a line with a little details and we will serve up a "Good Old Fashioned Time" for you and your guests!
*Minimum of (12) Attendees Required for booking
Roadmap Recipe Book
Get ready to embark on an extraordinary mixology journey! Bourbon & Brushes proudly presents the highly anticipated Roadmap Recipe Book, officially launching in June 2025. This isn't just a recipe collection; it's your passport to a flavor tour across 12 iconic US cities and states! Inside, you'll discover 12 different, custom-crafted Smoked Old Fashions, each a unique tribute to its location, meticulously designed to match bourbons, regional flavors, and even authentic wood chips found in those areas. From the apple wood chips used for the "Big Apple", the Cajun Cut straight Louisiana Bourbon in the New Orleans' "Voodoo Fire", to Bacon Bark for Memphis' "The Bacon Blues" and Bluegrass wood chips with Marker’s Mark for Kentucky's "The Lucky Burn", this book reveals the secrets to creating spectacular smoked cocktails. Master the art of the Smoked Old Fashioned and bring the taste of America's diverse cultures right into your glass with The Roadmap Recipe Book, arriving soon!
* July 1st 2025 * Vol. 1
* Sept. 1st 2025 * Vol. 2
* Oct. 1st 2025 * The Holiday Smoke Special
The Swamp Bite
Escape the ordinary and wade into the intriguing depths of the Florida swamplands, where the air is thick with mystery and gators keep watch, with The Swamp Bite! This custom Smoked Old Fashioned is your passport to the vibrant energy and distinct flavors of Florida, delivering a true taste of "The Sunshine State".
We've crafted this drink to capture that authentic Florida spirit. At its core is Florida Straight Bourbon from the St. Augustine Distillery. This bourbon is carefully handcrafted and aged a minimum of three years in their small batch distillery. It's made from a unique mash bill featuring 60% Florida corn, 22% barley, and 18% Florida wheat, with grains ground on-site and the spirit distilled in a pot still. The sources describe this classic Florida bourbon with a complex flavor profile, including notes of toffee, cinnamon marshmallow, leather, stone fruit, vanilla, dark cocoa, hints of tobacco, caramel, brazil nut, chocolate, and baking spices, finishing sweet, smooth, and creamy. It's noted as being great in an Old Fashioned.
To infuse it with the unique tastes of the state, we use a custom simple syrup. Our custom B&B simple syrup uses real Florida Oranges, Real Coconuts, and Cloves!
The true essence of the "State of Mind" comes alive through the smoking process depicted in the image, where Cypress wood chips are used to add an intriguing aromatic layer. This smoky kiss enhances the depth of flavor, like a humid Florida evening.
Finally, we top it off with a refreshing garnish – a Fresh Orange slice, completing the visual and aromatic journey to the Sunshine State. The Swamp Bite is a drink designed to excite your senses and transport you to the heart of Florida. Dive in and experience this uniquely crafted taste of the Sunshine State!
The Georgia Peach
Get ready for a taste of the country with The Georgia Peach! This custom Smoked Old Fashioned invites you out to a sun-drenched Georgia Peach Farm, where the air is sweet and the flavors are true. We've crafted this drink to capture that authentic, juicy peach experience.
At its heart is Jim Beam Peach Bourbon, bringing a smooth, bourbon base infused with bright, sweet peach notes right from the bottle. To intensify that farm-fresh flavor, we've used a Simple Syrup made with succulent Reach Peaches, layering in even more natural peach goodness.
But the real touch of country magic comes from the smoke. We gently smoke this Old Fashioned using Peach Wood Chips. As the smoke swirls, it imparts a delicate, fruity, and slightly sweet aroma and flavor that perfectly complements the peach bourbon and syrup, transporting you straight to an orchard campfire under a starry sky.
It's a drink designed not just to be tasted, but to be an experience – a sip of Georgia sunshine in a glass. Dive into The Georgia Peach and discover the simple pleasure of country flavors done right. Maybe you'll even be inspired to whip up this delicious, smoked delight yourself once you've gotten your hands on the Roadmap Recipe Book!
The Big Apple
Bold, metropolitan, and steeped in smoky sophistication.
Get ready to take a bite out of the city that never sleeps with The Big Apple—a smoked Old Fashioned that’s as bold and dynamic as New York itself. This isn’t just a drink—it’s a cocktail overture to the clamor of cab horns, the sizzle of street vendors, and the buzz of Broadway.
At the heart of this cosmopolitan concoction is Iron Smoke Straight Bourbon Whiskey, sourced from Fairport, NY. The featured bottle in this edition is their Special Reserve Single Barrel Limited Edition, a legendary bourbon that’s apple wood smoked for an unmistakably rich and nuanced flavor. It offers a whisper of orchard sweetness with the sturdy backbone of a true American spirit—just like the Empire State.
To amplify the apple essence and reflect the iconic flavor of the region, we’ve created a custom simple syrup infused with fresh apples, cinnamon sticks, and allspice berries—a nod to both upstate harvests and the spice of city life.
But what truly brings this cocktail skyline-high is the apple wood smoke. Layered over the naturally smoky bourbon, it creates a rich, warming aroma that captures the feeling of a rooftop bar in autumn or a fireside booth in a jazz lounge downtown.
And finally, the garnish—a dried apple wheel dusted with cinnamon, seared with a torch for a caramelized, fragrant finish. It’s the perfect bite to accompany your sip.
The Big Apple is a tribute to the grit and glamour of New York—a drink that doesn’t just tell a story, it sings it. Whether you're sipping it in SoHo or daydreaming from afar, this cocktail puts the soul of the city in your glass.
Island Smoke Signal
Escape the everyday chill and feel the island rhythm pulse through you with The Mango Habanero! This is your vibrant ticket to "The Islands," delivering a true taste of tropical sweetness kissed with Caribbean heat.
We've crafted this drink to transport you straight to a sun-drenched beach. At its heart is Ole Smoky Mango Habanero Whiskey to add "a little sizzle with your sweetness," with creativity at its core. It features the sweet taste of mango flavor complemented by a spicy habanero pepper finish.
To amplify those island flavors, we add a dash of custom-made simple syrup with fresh mangos, habaneros, honey and cloves and muddle up some fresh mangos to mix in.
The taste of the islands is further enhanced by a unique smoky element pairing it with Pear Wood Chips. This smoky layer adds an intriguing aroma and depth that evokes the feeling of an island bonfire at dusk.
Finally, this cocktail gets a bold finish and garnish. The rim of the glass is coated with Tajin Classico Seasoning, a unique blend of 100% natural chili peppers, lime, and sea salt. This spicy, tangy rim perfectly complements the sweet and hot notes within the drink. The garnish includes a Fresh Mango slice twist and fresh habanero, completing the vibrant visual and aromatic experience that speaks of "The Islands."
The Mango Habanero or as we like to call it, The Island Smoke Signal… It’s a crafted drink to ignite your senses and transport you to a Caribbean paradise. Dive in and experience this uniquely crafted taste of The Islands!
The Memphis Bacon Blues
Get ready to hit the high notes and savor the low-and-slow flavors of the South with The Bacon Blues! The next stop on the tour is your ticket straight to the BBQ smoke-filled sounds and taste of Memphis, Tennessee.
We've crafted this drink to capture the soulful essence of Memphis. At its core is Rattlesnake Rosie's Maple Bacon Whiskey, produced by Iron Smoke Distillery. This is Iron Smoke’s very own artisan crafted bourbon whiskey blended with maple syrup and natural flavors. This unique spirit provides a sweet, smoky, and savory foundation for the drink.
To layer in that unmistakable Memphis BBQ flavor, we add a dash of Aromatic Bitters and incorporate a strip of bacon seasoned with Memphis BBQ Seasoning, which we then fire up with the torch before we torch up the smoke!
B&B Smoking Essentials
At Bourbon & Brushes we have hand crafted all of the smoking essentials that you need to take your mixology skills to the next level!
Our COMPLETE Kits include bitters, simple syrups, (8) flavors of outstanding smoking wood chips and so much more!
The Starter Kit comes with everything you need to... Well, GET STARTED and is complementary with every ticket purchase to a Bourbon & Brushes Event!
The true "Smoked filled Sounds" of this cocktail come alive through the smoking process. We smoke this Old Fashioned using Oak wood chips, adding an intriguing aromatic layer that evokes the feeling of a classic BBQ pit. This smoky element perfectly complements the bacon and maple notes.
The Bacon Blues is a drink designed to excite your senses and transport you to the heart of this iconic musical and culinary city. Dive in and experience this uniquely crafted taste of Memphis!
Voodoo Fire
Step onto the gaslit cobblestones of the French Quarter and prepare for a taste of the Bayou with the "Voodoo Fire" Smoked Old Fashioned. This custom cocktail from the Roadmap Recipe Book is designed to transport you to the vibrant, mysterious heart of New Orleans, offering a flavor tour that's truly out of this world.
Venture down a metaphorical Bourbon Street as you explore this intriguing blend. At its core, this rendition features Smokehead Sherry Cask Blast single malt scotch whiskey. A touch of bittersadds depth.
The true spirit of New Orleans, steeped in Creole tradition, is intended to come alive with a simple syrup using cayenne, tomatoes, celery, and paprika designed to evoke the flavors of the city. Adding to the heat and character is a dash of Cajun Cousins Hot Sauce, a proud partner noted as part of the "FIRE" in the "Voodoo Fire".
But the Mardi Gras-Party Gras of flavor continues! The rim of the glass is seasoned with Andy Roos original Voodoo Seasoning, creating an aromatic prelude to each sip.
When it comes to depth, we smoke this one with Oak wood chips, his smoky layer adds an intriguing aroma and depth, enhancing the complex flavors.
Finally, the drink is topped off with a Seasoned Crawfish, a unique and striking visual that cements its connection to the Louisiana culinary landscape.
The "Voodoo Fire" Smoked Old Fashioned is crafted to ignite your senses and transport you to the heart of New Orleans, offering a uniquely crafted taste. Fire up your taste buds with the Magic of Voodoo Fire!
Proud Partners
The BRAND Wagon!
Ready to mix things up and tap into a passionate audience of art and cocktail enthusiasts? Hop on the "Brand Wagon" with Bourbon & Brushes and become a featured Partner!
We're offering distilleries like yours a unique opportunity to partner with our acclaimed platform, which celebrates the vibrant art scene of Southwest Florida and the craft of mixology. By becoming a featured distillery partner, your exceptional Bourbon or Whiskey brand will be expertly woven into one of our custom-crafted Smoked Old Fashion recipes for our highly anticipated Roadmap Recipe Book, officially launching in June 2025.
This isn't just a recipe collection; it's your passport to a flavor tour across 12 iconic US cities and states, where each drink is a unique tribute to its location, meticulously designed to match specific bourbons, regional flavors, and wood chips. Joining the Bourbon & Brushes "Brand Wagon" means your brand will be prominently featured not only within the book itself but also celebrated at our private Bourbon & Brushes events hosted at bars, clubhouses, and private parties. Your spirit will be the star as guests learn to craft the signature drink featuring your brand from the Roadmap Recipe Book.
Furthermore, we'll amplify your reach through promotion on our website and social media platforms, ensuring your brand connects directly with a discerning audience of art lovers and bourbon aficionados. Partner with Bourbon & Brushes and let's create a delicious and unforgettable experience that puts your brand in the spotlight, establishing it as a key ingredient in a unique blend of art and craft cocktails!
Cajun Cousins
Bringing the TRUE Taste of Louisiana to your taste buds AND your Kitchen! Cajun Cousins Hot Sauce is not only a proud partner... It's also part of the FIRE in the "VOODOO FIRE"