Brand Ambassador

Jaz'min

Weaver

Contributing to the future of bourbon through innovation, sustainability, and the art of the perfect pair.

A Decade of Craft & Commitment

FROM Detroit to
The Distillery

Jaz’min Weaver spent the last decade running premium bar programs in Metro-Detroit, focusing on low-waste sustainability and seasonality. Her journey is defined by a passion for exploring flavors, aromas, and all things sensory—honing an expertise that ranges from pairing fragrances to cocktails, and cocktails to oysters.

A certified Executive Bourbon Steward, 2022 LEE Initiative Mentee, and former Secretary of the USBG Detroit chapter, Jaz’ now serves as the National Brand Ambassador for Bardstown Bourbon Company.

Low-Waste

EBS Certified

Pairing Expert
Curated by Jaz’min Weaver

The art of the pair

Select a vibe below to explore Jaz’s expert pairing recommendation from the Bardstown Bourbon Company portfolio.

Wheated Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon

Tasting Notes

Jaz's PaiRING TipS

Meat: Speck
Cheese: Sartori or Cheddar
Other: Peach or apricot jam on crackers, red apple slices
Why? They compliment the notes of stonefruit, caramel and baking spice found in the whiskey.

BOURBON

Tasting Notes

Jaz's Tip

Meats: Soppressata or chorizo or capicola
Cheese: Pepper jack
Other: Candied ginger
Why? The spice in these gently mimics the ginger spiciness of the pour.

RYE WHISKEY

Tasting Notes

Jaz's Tip

Meat: Salami or a smoked meat
Cheese: Brie or Pecorino
Other: Craisins or cherries (dried or fresh)
Why? These flavors get along with the red fruit notes in the whiskey that are created by the 6 months finishing in an infrared toasted barrel made of cherry and oak.