Stave & Thief Society

Did you know that June 21st - 27th, 2026, is National Craft Spirits Week?

For all of us at the Stave & Thief Society, this week is a time to celebrate the hard work, passionate enthusiasm, and deep culture that create our shared passion. 🥃

Whether you're a spirits professional, passionate enthusiast, or a certified Bourbon Steward, we recommend trying or learning something new this week to share your appreciation for the world of craft spirits! This could be trying out a new pour of Bourbon, visiting an establishment, or taking a class (we know a great place to start 😉).

Let us know how you'll be celebrating National Craft Spirits Week in the comments below!

If you're looking to obtain your Executive Bourbon Steward certification through our in-person experience, now's the best time to save your date! 🥃

📲 Head to staveandthief.com/certifications to register today, or check out other in-person opportunities at our satellite location in St. Augustine, FL.

We can't wait to have you in class!

The Stave & Thief Society's Bourbon Steward certification is more than just a prestigious title! By completing one of our courses, you'll gain a baseline knowledge of Bourbon production and culture that you can share with patrons, colleagues, family, and friends.🥃

Our team is thrilled to share our monthly Stave & Thief Establishment Member Spotlight for May: Towel City Tavern from North Carolina! 🍻This locally owned restaurant and brewhouse serves great barbecue, superb Bourbon, craft beer, cocktails, and baseball at its stadium-side location in downtown Kannapolis, NC.

With a love for the craft, Towel City Tavern knows exactly how to pour into its community, offering patrons a sophisticated edge through its proud Bourbon Stewardism. 🥃 It goes without saying that we are thrilled to have this top-shelf establishment in the Stave & Thief Society!

If you ever happen upon the Kannapolis area, make sure to stop by Towel City Tavern for some barbecue and brews - but don't forget to bring your Bourbon Steward coin!

Ready for the next pour? 🥃 Don't miss out - there are limited seats remaining for our next in-person Executive Bourbon Steward class on Friday, May 22nd!

In our humble opinion, Springtime in Kentucky is the perfect environment to become a Bourbon Steward through fascinating history lessons, aroma and flavor evaluations, hands-on distillery exercises, and community building. So be sure to claim one of the remaining seats for an unbeatable Bourbon experience!

Head to staveandthief.com/certifications to get registered today, and we can't wait to have you in class later this May! 🌸

Check out this very exciting win for our team! 🥃👏🏼

Our sister brand, Moonshine University, is hosting its brand-new course on June 1st - 3rd, and we believe the Bourbon professionals in the Stave & Thief Society will find it as valuable as we do!

If you're the leader of a spirits brand or establishment, or are interested in building a venture of your own, we highly recommend you check out Moonshine U's recently announced Product & Brand Development Course.

This three-day class partners with experienced industry professionals to deliver insider knowledge directly from the source. 🤝 Attendees will learn how to build relationships with various contractors, engage in hands-on product development, apply creative market strategies, and more.

It's an educational experience you won't want to miss, especially if you've made a career out of your love for the craft. Head to the webpage below ⬇️ to learn more and get registered today!

Product & Brand Development Course From source to shelf, in the evolving world of craft spirits, the most relevant products are no longer defined by large-scale, legacy distilleries. These days, the craft and brand define the bottle. By partaking in this three-day course, you’ll learn the elements of curating a memorable brand, var...