Chocolate and Bourbon Experience

Tasha Weaver | November 24, 2025

The Chocolate & Bourbon Experience is a self-guided evening designed to be shared with your best friends, enjoyed as a special date night, or discovered while making new connections. Take your time, explore at your own pace, and soak in the charm of Tipp City’s walkable historic downtown.

Your evening begins at Mauk Cabinets by Design, where you’ll check in and receive your event materials and map. As you wander from stop to stop, you’ll sample a variety of chocolates from downtown merchants and service providers, paired with bourbon tastings at designated DORA locations.

Bourbon education will be provided by Hayner Distilling Co. at Mauk Cabinets by Design. Many guests choose to return there later in the evening to wrap up their experience with a deeper appreciation for the craft behind the bourbon.

Event Details
Date: February 6, 2026
Time: 5:00–8:00 PM
Friends of Downtown Check-In: 4:30 PM
General Public Check-In: 5:00 PM
Last Check-In: 7:00 PM

Unless you are purchasing a chocolate-only ticket, a valid ID is required at check-in to receive your DORA bracelet.

What to Expect at Check-In
At check-in, guests will receive:

A list of participating stops, including featured chocolates and bourbons
A souvenir bourbon glass to use during the experience
Event guidance to help you enjoy the evening at your own pace
No printed receipt is required. Your name will be on our check-in list.

The 2026 Chocolate & Bourbon Experience is presented by Koverman Staley Dickerson Insurance, with support from Mauk Cabinets by Design, Bodega Market, Reed Spencer – REMAX Victory & Affiliates, Hawk Homes, Brian Bensman – Coldwell Banker, R.D. Holder Oil Company, and bourbon sponsors Tony’s Bada Bing’s, the VFW, and the Eagles, whose participation helps bring this experience to life.

Bourbon & Chocolate Experience
$35 through January 24, 2026
$40 January 25 – February 5, 2026
$45 on the day of the event
Chocolate-Only Ticket: $30

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