Bourbon Women Presents: Whiskies Around the World

A Passport to Pour!  Grab your gal, your pal, your favorite +1 and get ready to travel.

Join Bourbon Women in partnership with Bacchus Wine & Spirits and Foley Family Wines & Spirits for an evening of global pours, culinary pairings, and a little jet-set sparkle. We’ll kick things off with our welcome cocktail: “Boarding Call” A Paper Plane-inspired global departure, your first-class ticket into the night. Then we’re wheels up.

Five curated pours. Five destinations. Thoughtful bites designed to spotlight regional flavor and barrel character.

The Flight Plan

🇮🇪 Ireland – Bright & Elegant with Two Stacks Irish Whiskey

🇯🇵 Japan – Precision & Balance with Yamazaki 12 year

🇺🇸 Nevada – Rye Spice with Minden Mill Nevada Straight Rye

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland – Earth & Smoke with Loch Lomond Scotch Whisky

🇺🇸 Kentucky – The Velvet Closer - Gambit #6 Ky. Multi-Barrel Cask Finished Bourbon

Travel with us one pour at a time. No passport required!

About our Partners

Eric Carfagnini

Eric Carfagnini is a seasoned industry professional with a passion for spirits, hospitality, and cultivating strong market connections. Since 2009, he has built a diverse and well‑rounded career across the Wine & Spirits industry, working in both distributor and supplier roles.

Eric’s expertise is backed by CRT Tequila Certification, B.A.R. Smarts Certification, WSET Level 2 in Spirits, and a Level 1 Sake Certification. Recognized early on as an award‑winning bartender, he pairs deep product knowledge with a people‑first approach.

Eric currently contributes his skills and experience in his role with Foley Family Wine & Spirits. He lives in San Francisco with his partner, Cricket, and their dog, Luna.

Bacchus Wine & Spirits

A Peninsula favorite, Bacchus Wine & Spirits is known for its expertly curated selection of wine and premium spirits from around the world. Their team brings serious knowledge without the intimidation factor — making discovery easy, whether you're exploring Japanese whisky, small-batch bourbon, or something entirely new. Community-minded and flavor-focused, Bacchus is where great bottles meet great conversation.

Foley Family Wines & Spirits

Foley Family Wines & Spirits represents a global portfolio of distinguished wines and world-class whiskies spanning Ireland, Scotland, Japan, and the United States. With a focus on heritage distilleries, distinctive terroir, and premium craftsmanship, Foley partners with producers who honor tradition while pushing the category forward. From elegant Irish expressions to bold American barrel finishes, their collection reflects the character and diversity of whiskey on the world stage.