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1 CLASSIC COCKTAIL.
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

Our 10-day celebration is held every October
in bars and restaurants nationwide. Each year,
we invite Bourbon fans to discover creative
twists on this perennial favorite, while raising
a glass for a great cause.

Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week returns in Fall 2023.
Check back for news & updates!

HISTORY OF THE
OLD FASHIONED

In 1789, the Rev. Elijah Craig became the first
to char oak barrels. Less than 20 years later, the
Old Fashioned was born. Discover the origins
of the world's first classic cocktail with the
Father of Bourbon.

Elijah Craig and Southern Smoke

Southern Smoke is a crisis relief organization
that provides a safety net for people in the
food and beverage industry.

Based in Houston, Texas, the foundation
provides direct funding to people in need:
whether they are battling physical or mental
health crises, rebuilding from storm damage
and other natural disasters, or recovering
from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.