Tennessee culture and its presidential history come together again for the ninth Sip of History, an afternoon of whiskey, wine and beer sampling and live music.
The event is Saturday, April 9, at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage just outside of Nashville.
It features tastings from some 25 Tennessee distilleries and beer and wine from local craft brewers and vintners, as well as lawn games. Tickets include food – with additional food available for purchase – and access to the 1,120-acre Hermitage property, comprising an authentically restored garden, wildlife, walking paths and narrative historical markers. Live entertainment is from singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sean Donovan.
The event goes from 2-5 p.m. It’s okay to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.
Tickets are $75 for Hermitage members and $85 for non-members and can be purchased here: https://thehermitage.com/sip-of-history/.
“Sip of History has become one of our most popular events of the year,” said Howard J. Kittell, president and CEO of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. “President Jackson enjoyed distilling on the property, and he and his beloved wife, Rachel, were known to host lively gatherings at The Hermitage. This event is a wonderful way to honor the state’s whiskey-making legacy and welcome visitors to experience the home and hospitality of Andrew Jackson.”
This is the third collaboration between Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage and the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, an initiative of the Tennessee Distillers Guild. Participating distilleries include Nashville Craft, Old Dominick, Old Forge, Drop Zone, Junction 35 Spirits, Nearest Green, Sugarlands, Old Glory, Mossback, Cascade Hollow, Gate 11, Jack Daniel’s, Leiper’s Fork, Company, Tennessee Legend, Ole Smoky, PostModern Spirits, Lost State, Adventure, Short Mountain, Stable Reserve, Old Tennessee, Corsair, Big Machine and Prichard’s.
Sip of History is a dog-friendly event. and as such there will be Puppy Crumbles pet treats, Luv the Paw apparel for pet people and accessories from Pet Musings, as well as a fenced-in dog park. The non-profit New Leash on Life, which is dedicated to the welfare of companion animals, will also be on site to promote its mission.
A portion of all sales will support the Andrew Jackson Foundation’s mission to preserve the home place of Andrew Jackson, create learning opportunities and inspire informed citizenship.