The Bourbon Society
$50 Bourbon Society Lifetime Membership
We began the Rack House Bourbon Society to bring like-minded people together to sip and enjoy the finest whiskies available.
Benefits to being a member:
Personalized decanter
Opportunity to purchase a personalized decanter for your bourbon to be poured from while dining at The Rack House. We will serve 6 to 12 oz pours in your decanter that you pour from at your leisure while dining with us.
Exclusive access to events
You will be added to our exclusive email list and Facebook page and be the first (and sometimes only) to hear about events at the Rack House.
access to coveted bourbons
Access to the most highly allocated and prized bourbons, as we receive special allocations of bourbons such as Eagle Rare 17 yr, Michter’s 20 yr, Pappy Van Winkle and more!
monthly tastings
Meet and sip with other Bourbon enthusiasts! Master Taster recognition with a plaque at The Rack House engraved with the names of members who have tasted our entire bourbon list.
enjoy a unique atmosphere and great libations in our upstairs mezzanine.
Meet Meagan Easterling
Certified Bourbon Professional and Certified whisk(e)y professional, Bartender
Congratulations to our very own, Meagan Easterling, for completing her Whiskey Professional Certification!
Meagan has studied extensively and perfected her knowledge on both Scotch and Bourbon in detail, as well as other important global whisk(e)ys from North America, Ireland, Japan, and emerging regions.
We asked her a few questions about her love for the spirit and her experience throughout the course:
Q: What is something interesting you learned about whiskey throughout this certification that you did not know before?
A: Laphroaig uses first-fill bourbon barrels from Maker's Mark.
Q: What is your favorite whiskey, and why?
A: Bookers. Each batch tastes so different, yet it's consistently delicious and bold.
Q: Do you personally make a specialty whiskey cocktail that guests should try on their next visit?
A twist on the classic cocktail: "Smoked Revolver"- Bulleit Rye, orange bitters, a little Kahlua in a smoked rocks glass. I think it is the perfect nightcap!
Q: What whiskey cocktail would you recommend to whiskey lovers that visit Rack House?
A: A smoked old-fashioned. I personally like a rye with black walnut bitters and brown sugar simple syrup.
Congratulations, Meagan! We're excited to see which certification you take on next. Stop by and celebrate with her this week; you can find her behind our bar!
Meet TOBY DASTUGUE
Certified Bourbon Professional, Bartender
We want to give a BIG round of applause to our bartender Toby Dastugue for passing his Certified Bourbon Professional Test!
He has studied extensively about the history of bourbon, whiskey regions of America, modern bourbon production and much more!
We asked him a few questions to better understand his commitment to the spirit and his craft as a bartender…
Q: What peaked your interest in bourbon?
A: “ The Rack House, I started learning about bourbon the day I was hired. I became thirsty for information and bourbon all within the same day.”
Q: This is a loaded question, but what’s your favorite bourbon or type of bourbon?
A: “My favorite bourbon is probably Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. I tend to gravitate to barrel/cask strength products when I’m looking for something different.”
Q: If you could visit any distillery, which one would it be?
A: “The Woodford Distillery is a must visit for me, but I also want to visit Buffalo Trace as well. I enjoy products and history of both, and I would love to learn directly from their staff.
Congratulations on your certification - we are excited to have you and your knowledge at the Rack House! You can usually find Toby behind our upstairs bars. Feel free to chat with him, and talk bourbon - any time.
THE BOURBON SOCIETY
ONE TIME $50 FEE FOR A LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP