Celebrate Bourbon, BBQ & Whiskey In Lake Charles This Weekend!

Taste, eat, and be merry! Make plans to attend “Smoke & Barrel,” which launched in 2018. It's one of the biggest spirits-tasting events to take place in Southwest Louisiana.
Join this 4-day celebration of the senses, November 30 - December 3, in Lake Charles at various venues in the city.

Entice your tastebuds at the following “Smoke & Barrel” events:

NOV 30 (SOLD OUT)

Cocktail Pairing Dinner - Featuring Penelope Bourbon 
The James 710
710 Doctor Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles

DEC 1

Women Of Whiskey Luncheon - 12 Noon - 2 pm
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
Golden Nugget Lake Charles
2550 Golden Nugget Boulevard

DEC 2

Grand Tasting Event 2023 - 1 PM (SOLD OUT)
Calcasieu Parish Courthouse
Downtown Lake Charles/ Ryan Street

DEC 3

Smokin Brunch
Chart House
Golden Nugget Lake Charles
2550 Golden Nugget Boulevard

'Smoke & Barrel" features the finest bourbons, scotch, whiskeys, gourmet cuisine, and exquisite BBQ from leading pitmasters. Enjoy live entertainment, arts & crafts, and artworks from local artisans and craftsmen.

Just follow the smoke!