Great Wagon Road History & Whiskey Dinner

4431 Neck Road,Huntersville NC 28078

19 August, 2021

Description

A night of history & whiskey from Great Wagon Road Distilling and local historian Kris Manley & catered by the ever wonderful Bouk Catering. The EventHistoric Rural Hill was founded by Major John Davidson, but where did he come from? Find out more about the Great Wagon Road that brought him, and many more Scots-Irish, down from Pennsylvania. And while you're learning about the Great Wagon Road, taste whiskies from Irish immigrant and master distiller Ollie Mulligan and the Great Wagon Road Distilling Co, right here in Mecklenburg County. The night will feature a pour of each of GWR's standard whiskies: Rúa, Quinn's, and Drumlish paired with a delicious course from Chef Steve of Bouk Catering, and then a second pour of your choice of one of the three whiskies (four total pours included). MENU TBA A cash bar will also be availible for beer and wine. About Great Wagon Road DistillingFounded by Irish native, Oliver “Ollie” Mulligan, Great Wagon Road Distilling Co is the oldest distillery in Charlotte, North Carolina and the first one to have it’s own speakeasy attached. Although Ollie is the first in his family to make legal spirits, three generations ago in the midlands of Ireland, Ollie’s grandfather Patrick Quinn began the family tradition of whiskey making, and in 2013, after a handshake and a few pints with a mate, Ollie Mulligan established Great Wagon Road Distilling Co. to carry on his family tradition of whiskey craftsmanship. Our purpose at Great Wagon Road Distilling Co. is to continue in this tradition of celebrating passionate independents everywhere. With each meticulous and artfully crafted spirit produced, we seek to provide a spirit worth celebrating the passion and perseverance of both the original Great Wagon Road pioneers and contemporary trailblazers alike. About Bouk CateringOur goal is to provide each and every client with a one of a kind event experience, beginning with the food. BOUK Catering has over 30 years experience in the restaurant and hospitality business. Our team focuses on creating chef driven menus, using local growers and vendors, as well as solution driven planning to make your event one to remember. This event is a fundraising dinner to benefit Historic Rural Hill, Inc. in our mission of celebrating Scottish and Mecklenburg County history. All tickets are non-refundable. Historic Rural Hill is a private non-profit organization located in Huntersville, NC.  We operate a 265 acre working farm that is owned by Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec.  Rural Hill is a working farm, historic site, educational facility, nature preserve, and event site.  We host events year round and many are fundraisers for the site that help us put on free community oriented events and educational programs for local schools.  We also operate as the historic homestead of the Davidson family.  We offer tours and living history to educate the community on the local history and we are open year round.  We would love to have you visit us for one our events or to learn more about the sites history.  We offer a wide variety of events, educational programs, living history experiences, and volunteer opportunities.