Author: Liz Henry

Derby season is here and we are excited to be kicking it off with the second class in our cocktail series this Thursday April 22 at 6pm. We will make two signature Derby cocktails and share some of the history of the Derby and these special cocktails. 

We encourage you to attend with a partner or friend because bourbon is meant to be shared, but individuals are welcome to attend as well. We limit our in-person class capacity to ensure you have our full attention and to continue to meet CoVid distancing recommendations. The class costs $75 and will include a bottle of J. Henry Small Batch Bourbon, materials to make and enjoy the two featured cocktails that night and a specially selected piece of barware for you to take home. Or you may call to order your virtual kit at 608-846-4116 and pick up before Thursday to participate virtually. 

Our special derby cocktails will be:

J. Henry Mint Julep and a traditional Brown Derby.

If you have any questions feel free to contact the Tasting Room at 608-846-4116 or email info@jhenryandsons.com. Cheers!

We promised we wouldn’t inundate you with too many emails and we wouldn’t spam your account. But we did promise that this is where you would get the news and any announcements so……Here we go………

Big News! We have Patton Road Reserve and Bellefontaine Reserve V available at the farm now! Please come out during open hours or order for a porch pickup online.

We are offering a Derby prep cocktail class this Thursday, April 22 at 6:00 pm. Go to our website and make your reservation today or call 608-846-4116.

We will have a smaller, simpler Derby Celebration with juleps all day on Saturday, May 1. Wear your hats and cheer the return of the race in May.

J Henry & Sons Cocktail Series

Thursday, Feb 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm

It’s time to #RewardYourself with a fun onsite or virtual cocktail making class with J Henry & Sons bourbon. We will begin with one of the oldest and most well known classic cocktails, The Old Fashioned! J. Henry & Sons will kick off our Cocktail Making Series on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6:00pm teaching you the history behind this cocktail and how to make the Classic, the Wisconsin and your own personal riffs on this great treat of a drink. You may join us virtually and in-person, while spaces last.

The class will be 2 hours of sharing and mixing and drinking. It costs $200 per couple which will include all the supplies for the class as well as a special gift for you to take home. Sign up for in person class at www.jhenryandsons.com. If you prefer to participate virtually please call 608-846-4116 to order your materials (bourbon, bitters and more) and schedule pickup from our Tasting Room in Dane. 

Join us and #RewardYourself the Old Fashioned way!

With the cold post-holiday season come some warm and delicious winter cocktails. A Brown Derby is a bright and citrusy cocktail that feels healthy and right this time of year. A Gold Rush also brings tangy citrus goodness. If you are feeling chilled or a cold coming on, a Hot Toddy is just what the doctor ordered. Recipes are simple and easy. Listed here:

Brown Derby: named for a famous Hollywood watering hole

2 oz. J Henry & Sons Small Batch bourbon

2 oz. grapefruit juice, preferably fresh squeezed

1/2 oz. honey simple syrup, (1:1 honey and water boiled until clear and then stored in a glass container)

Grapefruit wheel or spiral for garnish

Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker (citrus=shaken) with ice, shake for 28 seconds and then strain into a coupe or Nick and Nina cocktail glass, garnish with grapefruit. Enjoy!

Thank you for your support, your willingness to come out and make a porch pick up or have a cocktail, do a safe socially distanced tour or buy a bottle or cocktail kit. We Survived 2020! Couldn’t have done it without you. We look forward to sharing and celebrating with you in the new year! Thank you and Cheers!

Get your 2020 Anniversary Blend on Black Friday! Drive out to our family farm and do a safe, drive through porch-pick up of our special 2020 Anniversary Blend. This is our final release of 2020. Sales begin at noon on Friday, November 27 at 7794 Patton Road. The Limited Edition will be one bottle per person, first come, first served, no holds. It will be sold for $125 includes tax.

Get your bourbon holiday wish list taken care of at the same time. Go to our J Henry Store and place your order for glassware, apparel, cocktail kits and more for pickup with your LE bottle. We will have your order packed and ready for safe pickup from your car. Looking forward to seeing you on Friday. We are grateful for you all. Cheers!