Smoke & Barrel: Lake Charles
Established in 2018, “Smoke & Barrel” event takes place on the lawn of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks and has quickly established itself as the premiere spirits tasting event in Southwest Louisiana. Smell the savory aroma of oak and hickory. Taste BBQ from leading pitmasters that’s been expertly paired with bourbon, scotch, and whiskey. Hear the foot-stomping sounds of top regional bands. See works from local artisans and craftsmen. Feel the unique culture and hospitality of Southwest Louisiana.
Follow the smoke! Smoke & Barrel will entice the tastebuds of locals and travelers alike. We invite you to join us as we transform historic downtown Lake Charles into a celebration of the senses.
WHEN
November 2025
1:00pm-5:00pm
WHERE
CALCASIEU PARISH COURTHOUSE LAWN
Downtown Lake Charles
1000 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602
Smoke & Barrel WEEKEND LINE-UP
NOVEMBER 2025
GRAND TASTING EVENT
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 22nd, 2025 | 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Established in 2018, “Smoke & Barrel” event takes place on the lawn of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks and has quickly established itself as the premiere spirits tasting event in Southwest Louisiana. Smell the savory aroma of oak and hickory. Taste BBQ from leading pitmasters that’s been expertly paired with nearly 100 different bourbons, scotches, and whiskeys. Hear the foot-stomping sounds of top regional bands. See works from local artisans and craftsmen. Feel the unique culture and hospitality of Southwest Louisiana.
MEET THE MAKERS: Distiller's Dinner
Friday leading up to Saturday’s Grand Tasting
Friday’s ‘Meet the Makers’ dinner is an exquisite celebration of craftsmanship and flavor, spotlighting bourbon distillers and their exceptional spirits. As a precursor to the upcoming Smoke & Barrel event, the Pioneer club will host this immersive experience, a smorgasbord centered around bourbon, scotch, and whiskey. A delightful fusion of culinary and distillation expertise, allowing each participating distillery and the culinary team to showcase their skills and products. With boundless creativity and talent on display, attendees eagerly anticipate the innovative and delectable offerings awaiting them. Click below for more information and tickets!
COCKTAIL ROYALE FINALE EVENT
Thursday leading up to the Saturday’s Grand Tasting
Smoke & Barrel presents its fifth annual COCKTAIL CONTEST. This six week contest features bourbon as the spotlight spirit as well some of the most talented mixologist in the Lake Area. Each establishment to craft one signature cocktail using Jefferson’s Small Batch bourbon.
COCKTAIL ROYALE: Cocktail Competition
SEPTEMBER 27TH – NOVEMBER 10TH
In the weeks leading up to Smoke & Barrel, restaurants and bars all over the city will be participating in the Crown Royale Cocktail Contest! The mixologist at each has created a craft cocktail with the only required ingredient being a select bourbon, chosen by our spirits sponsor! 6 weeks, 18+ locations, 17 different cocktails, and only 1 will be crowned PEOPLE’S CHOICE! You can cast your vote for your favorite via the QR codes found at each location. Stay tuned for our cocktail exploration as we make our way around and tell your friends so you can start planning your 6 week bar crawl!
SMOKIN' BRUNCH
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 17TH, 2024
Finish your weekend in the best way with SUNDAY BRUNCH! Brunch: the perfect cure your hangover with delicious food and maybe just a hint of ‘hair of the dog’. Purchase your all inclusive ticket for a Sunday morning SMOKIN BRUNCH, location TBA!
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors
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SMOKE & BARREL BOURBON
Smoke & Barrel Jefferson’s Single Barrel Whiskey
Smoke & Barrel is so excited to present you with an amazing Single Barrel of Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 27. This delightful bourbon traveled all over the world and stopped at ports all across the globe. From Jefferson’s Bourbon, “The constant motion of the sea churns the whiskey, increasing its interaction with the wood of the barrel. Extreme weather ranging from the coldest of coldest to the warmest of temperatures hyper-ages the liquid in ways no rickhouse could. Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea® Bourbon is Aged At The Mercy of The Sea. Experience a voyage yourself.”
You can see the voyage that our special single barrel took from Savannah, Georgia, around Australia, up the east Asian coast and back here.
2023 Smoke & Barrel's
Jefferson's Single Barrel Whiskey
Smoke & Barrel is so excited to present you with an amazing Single Barrel of Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 27. This delightful bourbon traveled all over the world and stopped at ports all across the globe. From Jefferson’s Bourbon, “The constant motion of the sea churns the whiskey, increasing its interaction with the wood of the barrel. Extreme weather ranging from the coldest of coldest to the warmest of temperatures hyper-ages the liquid in ways no rickhouse could. Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea® Bourbon is Aged At The Mercy of The Sea. Experience a voyage yourself.”
You can see the voyage that our special single barrel took from Savannah, Georgia, around Australia, up the east Asian coast and back here.
