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Men, Whiskey & Watches Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Edson Keith Mansion at Phillippi Estate Benefiting Child Protection Center NIKI KOTTMANN | BLACK TIE REPORTER
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sually, it’s all about the ladies when it comes to black tie events. But not this one. The approximately 375 attendees at Men, Whiskey & Watches on Dec. 15 enjoyed plenty of traditionally masculine pastimes, including whiskey tasting, watch shopping, poker tournaments, a racecar simulator and plenty of cigar smoking. All of this raised money for the Child Protection Center. The annual event was held at the Edson Keith Mansion at Phillippi Estate Park and featured various vendors, a live auction, a photobooth and hors d’oeuvres by Social Eatery & Bar. SEE PAGE 2
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN, TOO
Despite the name, it wasn’t just gents at Men, Whiskey & Watches. Allison Winokur and Kelly Kane were a couple of the approximately two dozen women who decided they wanted to join in the fun (and take some photos at the photo booth).
Attendees had plenty of options when it came to whiskey, including Buffalo Trace and 1792 Small Batch.