Old Friends Along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®
Louisville’s Seelbach Hilton Hotel to Host 6th Annual Benefit
On February 22 the historic Seelbach Hilton Hotel will host the 6th annual “Old Friends Along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®” dinner and Bourbon-tasting. The event is a benefit for Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility in Central Kentucky.
The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday February 22 at the hotel, located at 500 South Fourth Street in downtown Louisville. Tickets are $100 per person and reservations can be made by calling Seelbach Event Coordinator Jennifer Quinlan at (502) 585-9292.
In addition, the Seelbach is offering Kentucky Bourbon Trail® guests a special “take the elevator home” room rate of $119 that can be reserved along with tickets.
The night begins with a cocktail hour featuring hors d’oeuvres and members of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® distilleries offering samples of the Commonwealth’s finest brands, including Four Roses, Heaven Hill, Woodford Reserve, and Maker’s Mark. At this time guests can also peruse items in the live and silent auctions. Exclusive equine artwork and photography, autographed Bourbon items, racing memorabilia, fine jewelry and crafts will be on the block.
A two-course Bourbon-themed feast designed by the Oakroom’s Chef de Cuisine Patrick Roney will follow in the hotel’s Five Diamond, Triple AAA-Awarded Oakroom.
The Menu
FirstHot Smokes Wild Arctic Char
Bourbon Barrel Soy Butter, Forbidden Rice
SecondBacon Wrapped Pork Loin Stuffed with Collard Greens
Bourbon an Maple Roasted Apple with
Smoked Shoulder Confit
A selection of rich desserts from pasty chef Chelsea Roberts and an exciting live auction cap off the evening.
Old Friends is devoted to providing a dignified retirement to horses whose racing and breeding careers have come to an end. The farm is home to such retired champions as Breeders’ Cup victor Gulch, Tinners Way, one of the last surviving sons of Secretariat, Belmont Stakes winner Sarava, and Eclipse Champion Hidden Lake.
“We are again poised to have a wonderful night thanks to the generosity of the Seelbach and the Kentucky Distillers Association, ” said Old Friends President and Founder Michael Blowen, “Their support has been immeasurable. We hope everyone will come to Louisville and celebrate with us.”
“The Seelbach is very proud to host this event and support Old Friends,” added Quinlan “It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Kentucky’s signature industries in the Seelbach’s historic setting.”
The Seelbach Hilton is a four-star diamond luxury hotel located in the heart of Louisville, KY. Built in 1905, the hotel appears on the National Register of Historic Places and it is considered a landmark to “the golden era.” For more information see www.seelbachhilton.com.
For more information about Kentucky’s signature Bourbon industry and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour call the KDA at (502) 875-9351 or visit them online at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.
Old Friends is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that cares for more than 120 retired racehorses. With locations in Georgetown, KY and in Greenfield Center, NY, Old Friends is open to visitors daily by appointment. For more information on tours, any of the farm’s retirees, or to make a donation, call (502) 863-1775 or visit the website at www.oldfriendsequine.org.
