The Whiskey Classic

Whiskey, Bourbon, Cocktails & CARS

SAT, NOVEMBER 11, 2023
7PM–10:30PM (6PM VIP)

Historical Packard Proving Grounds
Shelby Township, Michigan

Whiskey, Bourbon & Cocktails

The Whiskey Classic will feature

dozens of whiskeys and bourbons from locally produced brands to those across the country and around the globe.


This is your chance to taste a selection of single malt and blended Scotch, Irish, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian, small batch craft-distilled whiskies and single grain distilled delights.

CIGARS

Cigars

The Godfather Bistro Cigar Bar has 2 Metro Detroit locations and will be on-site offering a larger variety of cigars for purchase. There will also be a separate designated VIP smoking area available on-site

Casino Play

Get in the game…

Ultra VIP “High Roller” guests will enjoy Monte Carlo style casino Black Jack, Texas Hold’em, Craps & Roulette for fun & prizes including baskets of bourbon!

High Rollers will redeem their winning chips for entries into the grand prize drawing. Each $500 in chips = 1 additional entry (maximum 10). All chips must be turned in by 9:45pm– Drawing at 10PM. Winners do NOT need to be present to win. Winners will be posted at the Casino Bank and on Facebook. All prizes must be claimed by 4/30/24.

BRANDS TO SAMPLE

What's Your Pleasure?

WHISKEY & BOURBON

TEMPLETON
Templeton Blackberry Smash

TRAVERSE CITY WHISKEY
T.C. Cherry Whiskey
T.C. XXX Straight Bourbon
Old Fashioned
T.C. Rye
T.C. Harvest Cream

BACARDI USA
Angel Envy Bourbon
Angel Envy Rye
Aberfeldy 12 Year
Teeling Small Batch
Dewar’s 12 Year

BALLOTIN FLAVORED WHISKEY
Caramel Turtle – Bourbon Ball – Chocolate Mint
Original Chocolate
Cocktail: Chocolate Old Fashioned
Chocolate Toffee – Peanut Butter Chocolate
Chocolate Mocha Cream
Cocktail: Chocolate Mocha Espresso
Chocolate Cherry Cream – Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream

MAKER’S MARK
VIP HOUR: Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series*
Makers Mark
Gold Rush: Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup
Makers Mark 46
Mistletoe Mule: Maker’s Mark 46 Bourbon, Ginger Beer, Cranberry & Rosemary Syrup

BASIL HAYDEN
VIP HOUR: Basil Hayden Malted Rye*
Basil Hayden Bourbon
Golden Hour: Basil Hayden Bourbon, Lillet Blanc, Aperol Basil Hayden Dark Rye
Maple Cranberry Rye Smash: Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Maple Cranberry Syrup, Cranberry Juice

HOTEL TANGO
Flagship Bourbon – Reserve Bourbon – Rye
Shmallow Toasted Marshmallow Bourbon
Cocktail: Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

DREXEL SPIRITS
Bourbank Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Double Vault Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Irbon Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

DETROIT CITY DISTILLERY
Butcher’s Cut Bourbon
Four Grain Bourbon
Homegrown Rye
Peacemaker Gin – Railroad Gin
Gilded Age Vodka

WISE MEN DISTILLERY
Apple Pie Moonshine – Cinnamon Whiskey
Raven’s Rye 4yr – Vodka
Wise Men Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Cocktail: Bottled in Bond & ginger beer
Honey Peach
Honey Peach Whiskey & lemonade
Wise Men Raspberry Vodka Seltzer
Wise Men Blueberry Vodka Seltzer

TWO JAMES SPIRITS
Johnny Smoking Gun Whiskey
Kentucky Mule (Johnny Smoking Gun Whiskey, lemon, cinnamon, clove syrup & ginger beer)
J Riddle Peated Bourbon – Catcher’s Rye Whiskey
Citrus Gin

REDNECK RIVIERA WHISKEY
Redneck Riviera Whiskey
Cocktail: Cowboy Cinnamon Sour
Redneck Riviera Honey Apple
Redneck Riviera Granny Rich Reserve

ZINC BEVERAGE
Quirky & Humble Straight Bourbon
Limousin Rye Cask Strength
Limousin Rye 6yr
The Perfect Palmer
Henderson Vanilla Whiskey
Henderson Peach Whiskey
Peach Tea
Henderson Apple Whiskey
Caramel Apple

RENAISSANCE MAN DISTILLERY
Private Edition Whiskey

ROCKTOWN
Bourbon Cream Liqueur
Barley Bourbon
Straight Bourbon
Arkansas Sour Mash

MUHLENBERG FLAVORED WHISKEY
BlackBerry – Apple Pie

1835 FLAVORED BOURBON
Apple Pie, Cherry, Cinnamon Bourbon
Cherry – Honey – Cinnamon – Apple Pie

RAINMAKER
Coffee Flavored Bourbon

SELECT CLUB FLAVORED WHISKEY
Apple – Pecan Praline – Southern Peaches

MYTHOLOGY AMERICAN WHISKEY
American Whiskey

PROOF AND WOOD
Deadwood Straight Bourbon
Kentucky Senator Bourbon

CASK & CREW
Walnut Toffee Whiskey
Original Rye Whiskey

PROCLAMATION
Blended Irish Whiskey

SILKIE
Irish Whiskey

RANCH ROAD
Straight Bourbon – Rye
Sweet Cherry Rye Manhattan

NORTH FOREST KREME
Maple Bourbon Pecan Kreme
Walnut – Peppermint
Espresso
Espresso Martini

*Subject to Change

WINE, BEER & COCKTAILS

PADRE AZUL ULTRA PREMIUM TEQUILA
Silver – Reposado – Anejo
Padrecito Organic Blanco

SOVEREIGN BRANDS
Bumbu Rum – Bumbu Rum XO
Cocktail: Caribbean Rum Tini (Bumbu XO
& Bubu Rum Creme)
Bumbu Creme
McQueen Gin – McQueen Ultraviolet
Deacon Whiskey – Villon Cognac Liquor

SIP SHINE MOONSHINE
Watermelon Chillade – Arnold Shine
Razz-Berry Shineade
Shineberry Sweet Tea
Granny Jaynes Pumpkin Bread
Caramel Apple Shine-A-Latte
Peppermint Mocha Shine-O

BUSHWACKER SPIRITS
Bushwacker Coconut Rum Cream

ROCK N ROLL TEQUILA
Platinum Tequila – Strawberry Tequila
Cocktail: TBA
Mango Tequila
Cocktail: TBA

8 MILE VODKA
8 Mile Vodka Neat or Mixed cocktail
Parmenter: 8 Mile Vodka, cider, and
cinnamon & brown sugar simple syrup
Detroit Donkey: 8 Mile Vodka, fresh lime
juice, ginger simple syrup, and a splash of
Vernors

SULTRY REDS
CRISP & SWEET WHITES
SPARKIGLING WINES
Announced Soon!

CRAFT BEER & SEASONAL CIDERS
Announced Soon!

*All Items Subject to Change

TICKETS

PRESALE DISCOUNTS END SOON!

G.A.

($50) Now $25

ENTRY 7PM
  • GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET INCLUDES:
  • GA Entry 7 PM
  • 10 Tasting Tickets
  • Commemorative Glass
  • Keepsake Photo
  • Live Music, Entertainment & Games
  • Coat Check Available
  • Food Available for Purchase
VIP

($70) Now $35

EXPRESS ENTRY 6PM
  • VIP TICKET INCLUDES:
  • VIP Express Entry & Sampling 6 PM
  • VIP Access Godfather Cigar Bistro Lounge
  • 20 Tasting Tickets
  • Commemorative Glass
  • Keepsake Photo
  • Live Music, Entertainment & Games
  • Coat Check Available
  • Food Available for Purchase
HIGH ROLLER

($100) Now $75

EXPRESS ENTRY 6PM & CASIION PLAY
  • ULTRA VIP "HIGH ROLLER" TICKET INCLUDES:
  • ULTRA VIP Express Entry & Sampling 6 PM
  • ULTRA VIP Monte Carlo Style Casino Gaming Tables (includes $250 in Chips) – Play for Prizes: Roulette, Craps & Black Jack
  • VIP Access Godfather Cigar Bistro Lounge
  • 20 Tasting Tickets
  • Commemorative Glass
  • Keepsake Photo
  • Live Music, Entertainment & Games
  • Coat Check (Gratuity Appreciated)
  • Food Available for Purchase

All Tickets Sales are Final. No Refunds. Click Here for Ticket Sales & Refund Policy.

Location & Parking

THE HISTORIC PACKARD PROVING GROUNDS

There is ample FREE parking located on site of the Historic Packard Proving Grounds

49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Charter Twp, MI 48317

Charity

This Whiskey Classic event is hosted in conjunction with the Packard Motor Car Foundation and will raise money for the restoration of the historic buildings, main gates and the repainting of the historic water tower.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Want to be behind the scenes? Join our team and get paid to party – OR – volunteer for a free future event. We are seeking team members to help make this event a success. Register to get involved!