Beehive Distilling Launch Party @ The State Room 08.02 - SLUG Magazine

Beehive Distilling makes their mark in Utah at The State Room providing some well drinks that pair perfectly with special musical guests Charles Ellsworth & The Blue Bourbon Orchestra, Vincent Draper & The Dirty Thirty and Six Feet in the Pine.

Beehive Distilling makes their mark in Utah at The State Room, debuting their Jack Rabbit Gin and providing some well drinks that pair perfectly with special musical guests Charles Ellsworth & The Blue Bourbon Orchestra, Vincent Draper & The Dirty Thirty and Six Feet in the Pine.

Check out SLUG’s review of the event here.

Photography by Talyn Sherer

The Jack Rabbit Gin, created by Beehive Distilling, boasts some incredible flavors that come from the added juniper berries, sage and rose petals that are soaked in during its creation. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Nestled between its Utah born brothers from Park City, Beehive Distilling's Jack Rabbit Gin adds a bit of spice to the State Room's bar display. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The crowd gathers around the bar hoping to get their hands on a delicious drink crafted by The State Room featuring some Beehive Distilling gin. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The event specific menu offers up three mixed drinks that enhance the already smooth and rich flavors of the Jack Rabbit Gin by Beehive Distilling. Photo: Talyn Sherer

A customer takes his time deciding which of the three amazing concoctions he will enjoy first. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The Negroni was a treat within itself, created through a proper blend of Jack Rabbit Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and topped with an orange twist. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Off Premise catering provided some delicious crab cakes along with other tasty hors d'oeuvres. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Matt Aller and Chris Barlow are two-thirds of the genius behind Beehive Distilling with their remaining owner Erik Ostling (not pictured) out on an African photoshoot. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Jake Daniels, Sierra Carington, Bailey Daines and Zach Forsberg show off their Beehive Distilling swag. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Sheila Yorkin, Amy Mautz, Gail Piccoli, State Room owner Chris Mautz, Andy Yorkin and State Room owner Spike toss back their gin infused drinks in celebration of Beehive Distilling's launch. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Britton Powers, Heather Thorpe and Travis Long came out to support Six Feet in the Pine. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The theater inside The State Room gives people the opportunity to enjoy the music without the hassle of being stuck behind someone in a crowd, desperate to catch a glimpse of the musicians. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Six Feet in the Pine's signature sign is displayed front and center on stage. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Six Feet in The Pine takes over the stage opening up the night with a bang. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Jennifer E Yurth of Six Feet in the Pine sings alongside Devin Lee creating an untouchable duo in their genre. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Six Feet in the Pine's lead vocalist Jennifer E Yurth looks out over the crowd and thanks the State Room for allowing her and her band to perform on their stage. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Brian Manecke of Six Feet in the Pine gets down on the stand up bass. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The spotlight rains down on Brian Manecke of Six Feet in the Pine as he awaits his next opportunity to provide some of those deep bass notes he is well known for. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Noel Black of Six Feet in the Pine rocks out on the acoustic guitar with complete precision and focus. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Nick of Six Feet in the Pine uses his fiddle to provide that signature sound that completes the overall sound of his band. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Vincent Draper sings his song titled Salt Lake City: A Love Story which takes a hold of every one in the theater who instantly relates to every verse he offers up. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Vincent Draper is definitely one act to keep your eye out for, his folk-style music is performed with perfection and blends perfectly with smooth vocals. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Vincent Draper gives an amazing performance during his set, letting his vocals soar throughout the entire venue. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Vincent Draper keeps a relaxed and cool composure while offering up some of those soulful tones he is best known for. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Charles Ellsworth is the headlining act of the night and for good reason, as he and his band The Blue Bourbon Orchestra sport a powerful performance with each song deeply rooted to their time spent in Utah. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Genevieve Smith gets lost in the music as she performs with Charles Ellsworth & The Blue Bourbon Orchestra. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Vincent Draper gets down on the drums performing alongside Charles Ellsworth & The Blue Bourbon Orchestra. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Charles Ellsworth takes his rightful place under the spotlight while performing with his band The Blue Bourbon Orchestra. Photo: Talyn Sherer

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