LEARNING LAB: Yellowstone, on shelves and in hearts since 1872

Saturday, April 25, 2026
3:00 PM 3:30 PM

Carnival of Cocktails 600 Pine Street - Floor 2 Seattle, WA, 98101 United States (map)

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A trip and taste through over 150 years of history.

Join Yellowstone Bourbon Brand Ambassador Stephen Fante for a dynamic and entertaining experience exploring the expressions, stories, and heritage of Yellowstone Bourbon and Yellowstone Ready-to-Serve Cocktails. Widely regarded for his fine-tuned palate, Fante promises to bring cocktail expertise and energy to this one-of-a-kind event.

Why You Should Attend

The opportunity to explore Yellowstone's diverse portfolio of bourbons and ready-to-serve cocktails.
Experience the heritage that makes Yellowstone perhaps one of the most unique bourbon in America.
Sit back and enjoy the energy, humor, and knowledge of one of America's leading bourbon experts.

Stephen Fante is the National Brand Ambassador and Executive Bourbon Steward for Limestone Branch Distillery and Yellowstone Bourbon. With a background as a tea sommelier, Fante transitioned his refined palate to the whiskey world in 2013, leveraging his storytelling prowess to communicate the Beam family’s centuries old distilling legacy to modern spirits enthusiasts. His expertise in sensory analysis and hospitality earned him the prestigious Double Platinum award for "Best Overall Brand Ambassador" at the 2022 ASCOT Awards, cementing his reputation as one of the most influential educators on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Today, he manages the distillery’s elite Single Barrel Program and travels across the country, famously treating every tasting not just as a sales pitch, but as a "handshake in a bottle."

CARNIVAL OF COCKTAILS: LEARNING LAB Session

This session is part of the Carnival of Cocktails and attendees must have a Carnival of Cocktails pass to attend. Because these sessions are intimate and high-demand, registration is handled on-site and day-of. * Claim Your Spot: Head to the Learning Lab Desk (Level 2) as soon as you arrive at the event to reserve your seat for that day's schedule.

The Tasting Experience: To participate in guided tastings and flight samples, attendees will apply drink tickets toward their session entry.
"Dry Seats" Available: Just here for the knowledge? We offer "Dry Seats" for those who want to audit the seminar and soak up the expertise without sampling the product (no tickets required!).