Four hundred-plus women are headed to Louisville this August 13-16 for Bourbon Women SIPosium, the nation’s only consumer whiskey conference created by women, for women. 

As Bourbon Women celebrates its 15^th anniversary, this year’s event promises four days of whiskey education, exclusive experiences, premium pours and milestone celebrations.

The epic Bourbon girls weekend will culminate on Friday night at the signature Women of Whiskey (WOW) event, which will be held at the all-new Club SI by Sports Illustrated at Churchill Downs. Hosted by Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall, the Derby-inspired evening will honor the trailblazing women who helped build Bourbon Women over the past 15 years while celebrating the next generation of leaders shaping the future of whiskey.

Bourbon Women recently unveiled its highly anticipated education lineup, featuring 20 workshops and seminars designed to inspire with topics ranging from history to food pairings led by experts like: 

• Andrea Wilson, Master of Maturation, Michter’s Distillery
• Owen Martin, Master Distiller, Angel’s Envy
• Susan Reigler, Author and Bourbon Expert

SIPosium has earned a reputation for premium education workshops, and this year is no exception. Check out the full list of programs exclusively available during the SIPosium conference.  

Tickets for the full SIPosium weekend, conference day passes and tickets for the Bar-A-Rama sampling event along with the weekend’s full schedule are available now at www.bourbonwomen.org/siposium-2026.  

Read more: Bourbon Women Set to Celebrate 15 Years

About Bourbon Women  

The Bourbon Women Association was the first female-focused consumer organization in the spirits industry. Founded in 2011 by industry pioneer Peggy Noe Stevens and now a leading authority reaching thousands of members across the country, Bourbon Women’s mission is to empower women who love spirits and the lifestyle around it by thoughtfully blending knowledge, community, fellowship, and fun.