Look Ahead: Secure Your Seat for A Spirited Luncheon at The Crunkleton

Yes, this is our second whiskey-forward feature this week. And yes, that’s on purpose.

As the North Carolina State Ambassador for Bourbon Women (👋 hi), your girl knows good whiskey—and where to find it. If you don’t already have Bourbon Women on your radar, you should: it’s a national organization celebrating and educating women who love bourbon, with an active North Carolina chapter you can learn more about here: 🔗 https://bourbonwomen.org/north-carolina/

Now, onto a seat you’ll want to lock in early.

On Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at 12 p.m., The Crunkleton Raleigh is hosting A Spirited Luncheon featuring Penelope Bourbon—and this one has all the makings of a sell-out afternoon.

The experience begins with a welcome cocktail, followed by a guided tasting led by Brooke Kelly and Ryan Mills (Luxco Brand Ambassadors) alongside Matt Ward (Luxco Managing Director). Then Chef Tim takes over with a beautifully paired lunch, complemented by an additional cocktail from Colby Kress.

Tasting Lineup

Penelope Four Grain
Penelope Wheated
Penelope Barrel Strength
Penelope Architect

Lunch Menu

Entrée
Mustard & rosemary marinated roasted strip loin
Smoked cauliflower purée, roasted fingerling potatoes, broccolini, mushroom bordelaise

Dessert
Chocolate Pot de Crème

📍 The Crunkleton Raleigh – 403 W Johnson St, Raleigh, NC 27603
📅 Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 | 12 p.m.
💸 $85 per person (includes tip)
📧 Seating or dietary questions: colby@thecrunkleton.com
🎟️ Tickets: https://thecrunkleton.com/locations/raleigh/

If you appreciate a well-structured tasting, thoughtful pairings, and a room full of people who genuinely care about what’s in their glass, this is your cue to reserve now.

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Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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