Celebrate the official spirit of America with Hard Truth.  National Bourbon Day is Sunday, June 14, and all weekend long, we’ll be offering special activities at the Hard Truth distillery campus – right where all our grain-to-glass Sweet Mash Bourbons are crafted. Explore our core bourbons with $10 tasting flights, take a leisurely walk around the pond to collect stamps for a 7 Rules of Bourbon Passport experiences, and reserve your spot for a one-day-only tour that explores the mythology, history, and rules of bourbon. Full details below:  $10 Bourbon flight | Saturday, June 13 Featuring Sweet Mash Bourbon, Wheated Bourbon, and Four Grain Bourbon  Bourbon Myths on Stillhouse Grove | Saturday, June 13  Explore bourbon mythology and the rules of whiskey with a classic bourbon cocktail in hand. 7 Rules of Bourbon Passport experience | Saturday & Sunday, June 13-14 Self-guided hike around the pond where guests locate seven signs to collect a prize   

It all comes down to this. The top bands from Round 1 are back—two from Night One and two from Night Two—and they’re going head‑to‑head in the final showdown. What’s on the line: $2,500 + a performance at Amplify Nashville $1,500 + a performance at Amplify Nashville Winners are decided by YOU + the judges. Fan votes and judges’ scores combine to crown the champions—and your vote truly counts. Admission: $10 Your $10 entry includes your official voting ballot, so every ticket holder gets a say in who takes it all. Expect the best of the best: dialed‑in sets, high stakes, and a night that actually means something for these artists. Bring your crew. Be loud. Cast your vote. Four bands. One stage. Two winners.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Garage Food Hall as we host our Cask & Still Social—an intimate night celebrating exceptional whiskey, incredible food, and great company. This exclusive experience will feature tastings of standout Hard Truth spirits, including our Amburana Finished Bourbon Single Barrel and Double Oak Rye, thoughtfully paired with expertly crafted small bites. The evening’s culinary offerings will be Gaucho's Fire, serving bold, whiskey‑friendly flavors designed to complement each pour. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase featured spirits and select limited‑release whiskeys, some of which are available only at the distillery. Consider this evening a taste of what’s ahead as we build toward our Bourbon & BBQ Festival on July 18—a refined, behind‑the‑scenes preview for true whiskey and barbecue lovers. Raise a glass, savor the craftsmanship, and experience Hard Truth like never before.

Live Music featuring: Jennie Devoe and special guests the White Lightning Boys

Live Music featuring: Bannister Bluegrass

With limited tickets available for public purchase, this VIP evening promises an elevated, one-of-a-kind culinary journey set in an atmosphere of connection and celebration. Event Highlights Exclusive VIP Access Be part of a highly limited guest list for an intimate evening with top chefs, distillers, and fellow culinary enthusiasts. Full Dinner & Craft Cocktails Enjoy a five-course dinner experience thoughtfully designed to showcase bold, live-fire flavors—each course expertly paired with handcrafted cocktails to complement and elevate every bite. Guest Chef Collaboration Renowned Memphis chef Michelle O’Guin, 2024 World Food Live Fire Champion, will lead the culinary experience with an exceptional menu, working in collaboration with Hard Truth’s Master Distiller Bryan Smith, who will bring each pairing to life through expertly crafted spirits. Join us for a night where fire, flavor, and craftsmanship come together—an unforgettable prelude to the main event, and a true celebration of the people and passion behind...

Dress in your island best and join the Hard Truth crew for Rum on the Rocks, our annual summer festival packed with tropical treats, live music, and beachy bliss.    Gates to the Hard Truth on the Rocks terrace will open at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, welcoming guests to our landlocked island escape.    Mai tais and mojitos, frozen piña coladas and daiquiris, and more festive cocktails will bring tropical flair to the terrace bar alongside special, themed food items like coconut shrimp and island barbecue chicken walking tacos.    A whole suckling pig will be roasting on the barbecue while Rich Hardesty, Jennie DeVoe and the Swing Rays take the stage through the course of the evening. Guest vendors will be offering airbrush body painting, henna tattoos, and Kona Ice island-style shaved ice.    And, of course, we haven’t forgotten the limbo contest. At 6:30 p.m., guests can vie for...

Cask & Still Social | Aug. 21    Bask in the magic of an intimate evening where music, food, and drink seamlessly weave together into an extraordinary sensory experience.    On Friday, Aug. 21, the Bourbon & Brass Quintet will accompany a specially crafted pairing menu of small plates and sophisticated cocktails as Master Distiller Bryan Smith and hosts lead guests through the journey of our Master Distiller’s Reserve Dark Roast Rye, Hard Truth’s newest whiskey, before its official release in September.    This exclusive preview event offers the opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow whiskey-lovers and flavor fans, chat with Hard Truth distillers and tastemakers, and be among the first to taste and take home the much-anticipated Dark Roast Rye.    The Bourbon & Brass Quintet will open the evening with a short set and then play between pairing courses created by Executive Chef Kellye Berg and Executive Mixologist Kevin...

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Garage Food Hall in Downtown Indianapolis, as we host our Whiskey Social @ The Garage, an intimate night celebrating exceptional whiskey, incredible food, and great company. This exclusive experience will feature tastings of standout Hard Truth spirits, including our upcoming release, Dark Roast Rye, thoughtfully paired with expertly crafted small bites. The evening’s culinary offerings will be Gaucho’s Fire, serving bold, whiskey‑friendly flavors designed to complement each pour. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase featured spirits and select limited‑release whiskeys, some of which are available only at the distillery. Raise a glass, savor the craftsmanship, and experience Hard Truth like never before.

Join us for live music "On The Rocks" at Hard Truth Distilling Co. with live performances from Michael McCartney.

Join us for live music "On The Rocks" at Hard Truth Distilling Co. with live performances from Steve Hickman and the Hard Knocks.