◆ The Father's Day Bourbon Event
◇ Saturday, June 20
Van Winkle 12◆Old Rip Van Winkle 10◆George T. Stagg◆Thomas H. Handy◆E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof◆Stagg Jr.◆Blanton's Gold◆Eagle Rare 10◆1792 Full Proof · Barrel №854◆Weller 12◆Weller C.Y.P.B.◆Booker's Little Book 9◆Old Forester Birthday◆King of Kentucky◆Maker's Mark Stewards◆Michter's 10◆Knob Creek 18◆WhistlePig 15◆Elijah Craig Barrel Proof◆Jack Daniel's 14◆Penelope Cigar Series◆Willett 13 Single Barrel◆
Van Winkle 12◆Old Rip Van Winkle 10◆George T. Stagg◆Thomas H. Handy◆E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof◆Stagg Jr.◆Blanton's Gold◆Eagle Rare 10◆1792 Full Proof · Barrel №854◆Weller 12◆Weller C.Y.P.B.◆Booker's Little Book 9◆Old Forester Birthday◆King of Kentucky◆Maker's Mark Stewards◆Michter's 10◆Knob Creek 18◆WhistlePig 15◆Elijah Craig Barrel Proof◆Jack Daniel's 14◆Penelope Cigar Series◆Willett 13 Single Barrel◆
◇ Until the doors open
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300+
Bottles
◆ THE ALLOCATED WALLThree hundred bottles.
Three hundred bottles.
One morning.
Allocated, library, and limited-release bourbon you can taste — and in many cases buy — only here, only this day. A live look at what's landing on the wall.
64 bottles confirmed — more landing weekly.
The full bottle list is sent to registered guests two days before the event.
See all 64 bottles →◆ THE DAY · SATURDAY 8:30AM ON
How the day runs.
Check in, draw your golf ball for a line spot, then taste and shop the wall. A fair, fun way to get your hands on the most allocated bottles of the year.
8:30
AM
Check-in & registration
Confirm your RSVP at the door and get checked in. Coffee and light bites while everyone arrives. Check-in opens at 8:30 sharp.
9:00
AM
The golf-ball draw
Each guest draws a random golf ball from the roller. The number on your ball is your spot in line — that's the only thing that decides your order to shop the wall.
10:30
AM
Barrel tastings begin
Guided pours from our private Barrel №854 of 1792 Full Proof and select allocated bottles, running through the late morning.
11:00
AM
Second round
Whatever bottles are left after the first run open back up for a second round — line up again and take another shot at what's still on the wall.
◆ HOW THE DRAW WORKS
The rules of the draw.
Same fair format as our Easter egg hunt — just a golf-ball roller instead of hidden eggs. Everyone gets a number, everyone shops in order. Nothing about the draw changes a price.
- 01Registration is required to participate — but registering does NOT guarantee a spot in the golf-ball draw.
- 02The draw is first come, first served. Only the first 150 guests to check in will receive a golf ball and a line position. Check-in opens at 8:30 AM.
- 03No purchase required to participate in the golf-ball draw.
- 04All bottles are sold at or above Connecticut state-minimum pricing.
- 05Your golf-ball number sets your line position only — it is not a discount, free alcohol, or a guarantee of any specific bottle.
- 06One ball per person. Line spots cannot be traded, sold, or transferred.
- 07Must be 21+ with a valid government-issued ID to enter and to purchase.
- 08At 11:00 AM, any bottles still in stock open for a second round.
◆ FINE PRINT
Questions, answered.
Is it really free?＋
Yes — registration, admission, and the golf-ball draw are completely free. You only pay if you choose to buy a bottle, and every bottle is sold at or above Connecticut state-minimum pricing.
How does the golf-ball draw work?＋
The draw is first come, first served — only the first 150 guests to check in can participate in the draw, and all guests must be registered to participate. After check-in, each eligible guest draws a random golf ball from the roller. The number on your ball is your spot in line — when your number is called, you shop the wall in order. It's pure luck; there's no way to buy or trade a better spot.
What if I'm not in the first 150?＋
That's okay — there's still plenty to go around. We have over 300 allocated bottles, plus 150 bottles of our very first 1792 Full Proof barrel, so there's a lot to taste and shop even if you don't draw a golf ball.
Where is it?＋
Capital Spirits, 574 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468. Free on-site parking.
Do I have to bring the dad?＋
You don't have to — but wouldn't it be better? Come solo, bring your dad, or bring a friend. Everyone draws their own ball, and each registered guest gets one ball and one line spot.
What if I can't make it?＋
No problem — it's free. Let us know so we can free up your check-in spot for someone else. Spots can't be transferred, so a friend would need to register on their own (the first 150 registered guests to check in can participate in the draw).
Can I buy bottles that day?＋
Yes — that's the whole point. When your number is up you shop the allocated wall in order. Everything is sold at or above state minimum; the draw only decides your spot in line to enter the store, never price or bottle selection.
What happens at 11 AM?＋
Once everyone has had their first run at the wall, any bottles still in stock open back up at 11:00 AM for a second round — so it's worth sticking around.
Will there be food?＋
Light morning bites, charcuterie, fresh pastries, coffee, and a water station. It's always better to have something in your stomach before bourbon tasting.
How do I know what's on the wall?＋
Registered guests get the full bottle list by email a couple days before the event, and you can preview a live sample of the allocated bottles right here on this page.
Is it 21+?＋
Yes. Strict. Valid government-issued ID required at the door, no exceptions.