Introducing Cask and Cellar: Summer Tasting Series –an elevated, two-part experience celebrating the artistry of whiskey and wine.
Join us for Cask & Cellar from 7:00PM – 9:00PM on Wednesday, June 17th for an exclusive evening featuring selections from the Beam Suntory Portfolio, thoughtfully paired cuisine hosted by Master Distiller Frederick “Fred” Booker Noe III.
Return on Thursday, July 23rd from 7:00PM - 9:00PM for a curated wine experience showcasing The Prisoner Wine Company, complete with a chef driven pairing and a guided tasting by Master Sommelier Trip Sandifer. Discover bold flavors, refined pairings and unforgettable summer nights.
Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or simply looking for a unique night out, this experience promises unforgettable flavors, engaging conversation, and a vibrant atmosphere. Book your table now by visiting OpenTable.com.
Meet the Distiller: Frederick “Fred” Booker Noe III
Frederick “Fred” Booker Noe III, son of the late, great Frederick “Booker” Noe and great-grandson of Jim Beam, is a seventh-generation distiller and proud keeper of a family flame that has burned since 1795. Fred Noe became the Master Distiller for Jim Beam Brands in 2007. He loves sharing the rich history of his family’s legacy in bourbon and the art of distilling whiskey.
Fred was steeped in whiskey culture early on. He was born in 1954 in Bardstown, Kentucky, and grew up in the same house his great-grandfather, the legendary Jim Beam, once lived in. He learned at a young age to appreciate and understand the craft of whiskey making while listening to his father’s stories about their family.
Fred also serves as Ambassador of The Small Batch Bourbon Collection, including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden’s, Baker’s and Booker’s. Each of these bourbons was personally designed and distilled by his father, Booker. Fred has played an important role in the development and promotion of these ultra-premium bourbons, which are aged longer, feature higher proofs, and are highly representative of pre-prohibition whiskey.
When Fred Noe was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2013, he became only the 10th of 11 Beam family members to be inducted into the Bourbon Hall of Fame behind Parker Beam, his father Booker Noe, Colonel Jim Beam, Earl Beam, T. Jeremiah Beam, Carl Beam, Baker Beam, David M. Beam, Jack Beam and Charles L. Beam. Fred said at his induction into the Bourbon Hall of Fame, “I gotta say I'm pretty damn lucky. I got the best job in the world and get to work with the best people in the world.”
Meet the Speaker: Trip Sandifer
Trip Sandifer is Field Sales Manager for On-Premise at Constellation Brands in Pennsylvania, leading on-premise strategy for The Prisoner Wine Company and the broader Constellation fine wine and craft spirits portfolio.
A Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, Trip also holds WSET Level 3 in Spirits and Level 2 in Wine. He earned his sommelier credentials under Justin Amick at The Spence in Atlanta — the start of a wine education that has continued through every role since.
Trip's career spans more than two decades in hospitality, beginning as a cook in 1998 and finding his footing behind the bar in 2011. He attended the Savannah College of Art and Design before working his way up through Atlanta's beverage scene as Bar Manager at The Painted Pin and later Corporate Bar Manager for Painted Hospitality. He moved to the distribution side as a Spirits Specialist at RNDC, joined Constellation as a Key Account Manager in Atlanta, and relocated to Philadelphia where he was promoted to his current role. He also serves as Vice President of the USBG Philadelphia chapter.
