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4th Annual Bourbon and Bells - Merrymaking Bourbon Tasting

Kansas City’s Original Charity Bourbon Tasting Event

Friday, November 11, 2022 • Harrah’s Casino • North Kansas City, Missouri

Exclusive tastings that will expose your palate to the unique, rare and highly sought after.

Event poster for the Kansas City Bourbon and Belles charity bourbon tasting event on November 11, 2022, featuring a glass of bourbon with ice cubes and a brown background.

Evening Timeline:

VIP Check-In: 5:00pm

VIP Pre-Event: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Traditional Tasting Check-In: 6:00pm

Tasting Stations Open: 6:30pm

Tasting Stations Close: 9:30pm

Auction/Raffle Closes: 9:00pm

Flyer for bourbon tasting event, hosted by the Summit Future Foundation, scheduled for November 11, 2022, in Kansas City, featuring bourbon and bells.
Flyer for Kansas City's Original Charity Bourbon Tasting Event, Fourth Annual, hosted by Summit Future Foundation, November 11, 2022, at Harrah's Casino. Features bourbon options and ticket details, with photos of two speakers.

Volunteer with Us at Bourbon and Bells.

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2022 Sponsorships

Summit Future Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization empowering inclusivity for youth and young adults with developmental disabilities, gathers 150-200 bourbon enthusiast for an evening of tastings while learning secrets from distillers across the country, with a chance to win exclusive bourbon items.

Funds raised during this event support our comprehensive programs and services that will continue to empower teens and young adults to live a meaningful and inclusive life.

A thank you banner with the heading 'MASH BILL' and logos of The McMeel Family Foundation and Summit Behavioral Services, along with the names Heather Wong and Family, on a brown and white background.
Sponsor logos for Kentucky 95, including Chicken N Pickle, Hunt Midwest, K&G Striping, Kansas City Credit Union, Greg Redmond, and SNJ Construction.
Acknowledgment banner with logos of six sponsors: Avenue Blue, Bubbles and Wine Spirits, Holladay Distillery, Tom's Town, West Bottoms Whiskey Co., and the text "IN-KIND" and "Thank You Sponsors".

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Join us for our 4th Annual, Bourbon and Bells - Merrymaking Bourbon Tasting at Harrah's Kansas City. Exclusive samplings and limited edition auction items in a vibrant atmosphere of the spirit of giving.

Featured Bourbons

Tom's Town Distilling Co., Pendergast Royal Gold Bourbon

Tom's Town Distilling Co., Double Oaked Bourbon

West Bottoms Whiskey Co., Kansas City Whiskey

Holladay Distillery, Straight Bourbon Whiskey: Bottled-in-Bond

Old Forester, 1920 Prohibition Style

George Dickel, Barrel Select

Huber's Starlight Distillery, Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Koval, Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

Punchers Chance, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Barrel Craft Spirits, Stellum Bourbon

Makers Mark, Private Select

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Handy & Schiller Old Fashioned

FAQs

  • 12 exclusive Bourbon's will be featured in the tasting.

  • All tickets include Bourbon Inspired Cuisine, Games and Entertainment as well as an Interactive Raffle and Auction.

    Traditional Tasting Tickets include 5 (1 oz.) Pours

    VIP Tasting Tickets include 8 (1 oz.) Pours, VIP Exclusive Pre-Event and Swag Bag

    General Attendee Tickets do not included bourbon tasting

    A cash bar of beer, wine and spirits will be available for those not participating in the bourbon tasting.

  • General Attendee Tickets are available for only $32 for non bourbon tasters and include dinner, entertainment, opportunity to bid on auction and raffle items.

  • We’d love to have you contact info@summitfuturefoundation to volunteer or get us in contact with a distillery!

2021 Bourbon and Bells

Bourbon enthusiasts enjoyed tastings from:

  • Barton Very Old Bourbon

  • Cedar Ridge 20 Barrel Project

  • Chattanooga Whiskey

  • Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon

  • Early Times Bottled in Bond

  • Evan Williams Single Barrel

  • Old Forester 1910

  • Perndergast’s Royal Gold Bourbon

  • Tom’s Town Double Oaked Bourbon

  • Weller Special Reserve

  • Wild Turkey Rare Breed

  • Wyoming Whiskey

A fun evening with Auctions, Entertainment, Food and Raffles!

A promotional poster for the 2021 Bourbon and Bells event by Summit Behavioral Services, thanking sponsors including AMWINS, Heather Wong, HCA Midwest Health, Hunt Midwest, K & G Striping Inc., Kansas City Credit Union, Neighborhood Loans, IN-KIND, B
A display table with framed sports photos, documents, and a red and white Williams jersey, set against a beige wall.
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