About Elementz:

Elementz is Cincinnati’s premier Hip Hop Cultural Art Center, using music, dance, poetry, and visual art to uplift and empower local youth. Through creative expression and career building programs, Elementz helps young people find their voice and build a path toward opportunity.

About the Event:

Proof Points is an immersive evening where bourbon meets beats, and every pour supports a powerful cause. Guests will enjoy tastings of 8 select bourbons at distillery themed stations, each offering rare and small batch bottles including:

Buffalo Trace featuring an Elmer T Lee and Eagle Rare 12 Year
Four Roses featuring two single barrel, barrel strength bourbon expressions
Michter’s featuring a 10 yr bourbon and a US1 Sour mash
Two unique pours from hand selected craft distilleries

Guests will also enjoy live performances by Elementz alumni, including music, spoken word, and a live art auction.

The evening wraps with a premium bourbon raffle. The spotlight: a 20 Year Pappy Van Winkle, one of the most sought after bourbons in the world. In addition, nine other hand selected bottles will be raffled exclusively to the attendees in the room, making this a once in a lifetime tasting and raffle experience.

How to Participate:

If you would like to participate in the 20 Year Pappy Van Winkle Raffle, you can purchase tickets right here, right now! Tickets will be limited to 300 entries and you do not have to be present at the event to win.

Sponsorships:

Title Sponsor: $10,000

10 Event Entries
Logo on all event signage and materials
Recognition on Elementz social media and email marketing
Opportunity to speak at the event
Special sponsor gift

Food or Bar Sponsor: $5,000

5 Event Entries
Logo placement at food or bar stations
Recognition on Elementz social media
Special sponsor gift

Table Sponsor: $2,000

5 Event Entries
Logo featured in printed event bulletin

You can purchase sponsorships online or contact Elementz to write a check. If processing through this website, there will be an optional "tip" at the check out. This covers transaction fees for Givebutter, but is not required to complete your sponsorhsip online.

Questions? Contact davia@elementz.org. Thank you for your support!

Proof Points Bourbon Tasting 2026

Supporting Elementz Cincinnati