Rocky Mountain Events
2026 Bourbon Pairing Dinner
August 28, 2026
Presented by Weller
Hosted at Sauce on the Maggie
Friday, August 28, 2026
6:30pm - Doors Open
7:00pm - Dinner
We invite you to an extraordinary evening of craft and conversation, an experience reserved exclusively for our All-Access guests. During the dinner check-in, you will also receive your festival credentials for the weekend. With your packet already in hand, you will have fast-track entry on Saturday, allowing you to bypass the lines and head straight into the VIP Lounge.
Bourbon Pairing Dinner Guide
Whitney Krystof
Whitney Krystof is the Regional On-Premise Manager for Sazerac's Midwest region, where she leads on-premise strategy across Illinois and beyond. Building distributor partnerships, driving brand activation, and putting Sazerac's whiskey portfolio in front of the right glass at the right bar. Born and raised in Chicago, Whitney brings a background in the arts and years behind the bar at some of the city's most popular spots; experience that shapes how she thinks about brand storytelling and what it actually takes to earn a consumer’s trust. Unsurprisingly, her go-to pour is Weller, also the name of her 12-year-old dog.
A Guided Dining Journey
We are thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at this year’s bourbon pairing dinner menu. Chef Irwin has meticulously crafted a multi-course culinary experience designed to complement the rich character, depth, and complexity of world-class bourbons and whiskeys.
Each featured plate draws inspiration from the bold, hearty flavors of the High Country, pairing smoky, savory, and refined elements with carefully selected spirits. We are excited to showcase his final selections and deliver an unforgettable evening of elevated food and bourbon in the heart of Breckenridge.
Dinner Menu
Welcome Cocktail & Hors d’Oeuvre
W.L. Weller Special Reserve Old Fashioned
Bread Basket with Bacon Jam
A warm selection of artisanal breads served with a smoky, savory-sweet bacon jam that perfectly primes the palate for the bourbon notes ahead.
Amuse-Bouche
W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. (Craft Your Perfect Bourbon - 95 proof)
Potato Cheddar Shooter, Crispy Prosciutto
A velvety, sharp cheddar and potato emulsion topped with a shard of salty, crispy prosciutto for a concentrated bite of comfort.
Second Course
W.L. Weller Full Proof (114 proof)
Bourbon Glazed Sticky Ribs, Crispy Grit Stix
Tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs coated in a rich bourbon reduction, served alongside golden-fried grit stix for a satisfying southern crunch.
Third Course
W.L. Weller 12 Year (90 proof)
Jumbo Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp, Sweet Potato Medallions
Succulent jumbo shrimp wrapped in thick-cut bacon, paired with roasted sweet potato medallions to highlight the whiskey’s natural oak and vanilla.
Fourth Course
Black Manhattan - W.L. Weller Antique 107 w/ Romana Amaro
Lamb Chops, Peach Chutney, Mint Pesto
Herb-seared lamb chops balanced by a bright, summer-inspired peach chutney and a refreshing mint pesto to cut through the bold proof of the cocktail.
Fifth Course
William Larue Weller (120-130 proof)
Sticky Toffee Brownie, Candied Bacon
A decadent, toffee-infused conclusion to the evening, a brownie topped with brittle candied bacon, creating a masterful dance of salt, sugar, and deep caramelization.
