Iron Fish Barrel Making Experience at The Fortress Pavilion – July 24, 2025
July 24 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$150.00
Join us for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience with the Iron Fish Distillery as we take you behind the scenes of traditional bourbon barrel-making. Discover the craftsmanship that goes into every barrel – from raw oak to the final charred cask – led by seasoned coopers and expert distillers. You’ll learn the history and science of barrel aging, and witness live demonstrations of barrel assembly and charring.
Cap off the experience with a guided tasting of Iron Fish’s finest barrel-aged bourbons, and gain a deeper appreciation for the flavors only time and wood can create.
Whether you’re a whiskey connoisseur or just love authentic craftsmanship, this is an immersive experience you won’t want to miss.
🔥 Event Features:
• Welcome mini cocktails
• Strolling gourmet dinner buffet
• Sampling of Iron Fish Distillery flagship products
• Mad Angler Estate Whiskey Sampling Station featuring the latest 6 year releases of bourbon, rye and bottled in bond grain whiskeys
• Barrel Finishing Sampling Station featuring bourbon whiskey finished in maple syrup barrels, four cask, rye whiskey finished in maple syrup barrels, bourbon whiskey finished in imperial stout barrels
• Learn from Iron Fish Distillery team members
• Live barrel making demonstration
• Custom glass
• Learn about white oak and why it’s used in whiskey barrels
• Using old world methods, including live fire, Joe Smith; Master Cooper at Croze Nest Oak Barrels, will build a complete barrel ready for whiskey
🍽️ Menu Includes:
Salad Station
Baby Kale, Red Chard and Baby Arugula with Black and Blueberries, toasted Almonds, Crumbled Feta, Pickled Shallots with Honey Lavender Vinaigrette tossed to order
Cold Hors D’Oeuvres
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Crostini with Basil and Maple Bourbon Balsamic Drizzle Avocado Stuffed with Spicy Lump Crab Salad topped with Bourbon Remoulade Pimento Cheese Deviled Egg with Bacon Tomato Jam and Chive
Shrimp and Grit Station
Orange Bourbon Glazed Jumbo Shrimp served with Smoked Gouda and Andouille Grits Plated to Order
Hot Hors D’Oeuvres
Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken and Waffle Bites with Apple Pommeau Honey Drizzle and Pickled Tomato and Jalapeno Relish
Bourbon BBQ Pork Belly Skewers with Pickled Vegetable Slaw
Braised Beef Brisket Sliders with Pickled Hot Cherry Peppers and Red Cabbage Citrus Slaw
Dessert
Bourbon Pecan Tart
Honey Roasted Peach Crisp Shooter
📅 Date & Time:
July 24, 2025 • 5:30 PM
📍 Location:
The Fortress Golf Course Pavilion
950 Flint Street • Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Cost is $150 per person. Reservations required, maximum of 100 guests. Book reservation online below or call (989) 652-0450.
