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Leiper’s Fork Distillery London Masterclass with New Releases

Join us on 13 October for a special tasting hosted by Lee Kennedy, founder, owner and master distiller of Leiper’s Fork Distillery. Lee will be pouring a selection of his whiskeys while sharing the stories and techniques that make them true to the pre-Prohibition style. 

Alongside the distillery’s acclaimed core range, Lee will be showing two very special bottlings from Tennessee: the Rye Bottled in Bond and an 8-Year-Old UK-exclusive single barrel. This is a rare opportunity to sample these releases ahead of their launch later in 2026. 

Leiper’s Fork stands apart in Tennessee whiskey. With a focus on heritage methods, local ingredients and craftsmanship, the distillery has been instrumental in reshaping the state’s whisky landscape – from helping overturn outdated distilling laws to reviving traditions such as sweet mashing and pot still distillation. 

About Leiper’s Fork 

Tucked away in the rolling hills just south of Nashville, Leiper’s Fork is a family-owned distillery leading the charge in a new era of American whiskey. Founded by Lee Kennedy, it played a key role in changing Tennessee law in 2009, paving the way for a whiskey renaissance across the state.

Since their first barrel in 2016, their mission has been to revive the lost art of small-batch whiskey making. Their style pays homage to the pre-prohibition era: sweet mash over sour, low barrel entry proof, pot still distillation and unwavering commitment to the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897. The result is a whiskey with integrity, character and a true sense of place. 

Event details:
Date: Monday 13th October
Venue: Brunswick House, 30 Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 2LG
Time: 3pm–4.30pm

For more information on the tasting please contact:
aasiya.sackey@unionpress.co.uk