Pour, Connect, and Be Remembered
A curated tasting experience for breweries, wineries, distilleries, and craft beverage innovators who value meaningful interactions over mass-market chaos.
At Cigars, Bourbon & Benefactors, you’re not lost in a sea of tents or competing against a thousand other attractions. This is an intentionally intimate evening—designed for real conversations, genuine brand discovery, and one-on-one interactions with people who truly appreciate exceptional adult beverages.
Guests come ready to learn, taste, and connect. Many are decision-makers in business, hospitality, and community leadership. All are here because they value craft, story, and quality.
And the setting sets the tone:
Mission Farm feels more like a working distillery campus than an event space—weathered barns, open-air lawns, a covered pavilion, a silo service bar, and views of rolling pasture dotted with longhorns, donkeys, and pot-bellied pigs. It’s rustic, atmospheric, and tailor-made for brands that want to stand out in a relaxed, premium environment.
This isn’t a mega-event with shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. It’s an evening built for conversation, appreciation, and lasting impressions.
Join a Renowned Lineup
Cigars, Bourbon & Benefactors attracts some of the most respected names in the spirits world. In 2025, our tasting partners included: Redemption, Bib & Tucker, 2XO, Oaklore Distilling, Luxco, Beam Suntory, Old Elk, Bardstown Distilling Co., High West, Weldon Mills, Brown-Forman, Broken Shed New Zealand Vodka, Southern Distilling, Ole Smoky, and Tanteo Tequila.
While bourbon is the star, we welcome all premium spirits — bourbon, whiskey, vodka, gin, tequila, etc. — or cocktails featuring them.
Your brand will be in excellent company, connecting with an audience that appreciates craft, quality, and story-driven beverages in an intimate, curated setting. Participation positions your brand among industry leaders while giving you the freedom to showcase your unique style.
Your Activation, Your Story
You’re free to design an interactive, experiential setup that reflects your brand—whether that means a fully immersive activation or a minimalist footprint.
Setup Options:
- Set up on the day of the event
- Or arrive as early as two days prior for a more leisurely setup
Some partners build entire lounge environments with fire pits, barrel displays, soft seating, and multi-station bars. Others arrive with nothing more than a retractable banner and a set of bottles. Both approaches work beautifully. The story you tell is entirely up to you.
Bring your own:
- Branded displays or décor
- Banners, signage, and linens
- Tasting cups, tools, or specialty glassware
Or use ours:
- 24" x 8' tables
- Event-branded linens
- Cups, napkins, ice, and other serving ware
Whether you favor sophistication and scale or a simple, elegant tasting station, the environment is here to support your style.
What You Can Expect From Us
A Distillery-Inspired Venue
Mission Farm provides the perfect aesthetic: barn interiors, open lawns, barrel accents, a specialty Old Fashioned bar, and service areas that feel like part of a working distillery rather than a rental facility.
A Curated Guest List
~250 guests who respect premium beverages. Not everyone samples—but most do.
Easy, Supportive Logistics
We provide:
- Communion cups (spirits sampling), cocktail cups, napkins
- Ice (crushed and cubed)
- Barrels or tables upon request
- Extension cords and basic setup support
- Clear weather and relocation plans
- A simple, vendor-friendly arrival process
- Onsite help throughout the evening for last-minute needs
A Comfortable, Enjoyable Experience
Your team is welcome to:
- Enjoy the food
- Visit the open bars
- Relax with a cigar
- Mingle with guests as part of the event
There is no pressure, no hard sell, and no overcrowded chaos—just genuine engagement in a refined, welcoming atmosphere