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Whisk(e)y Wednesday LIVE!
8/26/2026 – The GoodRoad Trio!
Happy Whisk(e)y Wednesday! And thank you for clicking the link to view this newletter. As we continue to fight the “rules of engagement” in modern day retail, we rely heavily on tools and “tricks of the trade” to keep people informed of what we have going on. Just a simple click to view a newletter does a lot for our online reputation, so thank you! If you are just heare to see what’s going on for Whisk(e)y Wednesday in JJ’s Bar, scroll to the bottom!
First and foremost, a big shoutout to my eldest child, Aaron Slattery, celebrating his 29th birthday today! If you happen to see Aaron out and about, be sure to wish him well!
Also celebrating birthdays this month…
- James – Axes & Ales – Friday the 28th
- Tyler – JJ’s Retail – Monday the 31st
It’s also National Dog Day! Be sure to celebrate your pups today! They deserve it! They also deserve a night out, so be sure to bring them be JJ’s Bar for some fun. If you happen to bring your pup to JJ’s Bar, snap a photo and use the hash tag #DogsofJJs. It would be fun to see them all in one place!
We have a very special treat for you tonight as we wrap up our 2026 Whisk(e)y Wednesday LIVE series. We are going out with a bang with the GoodRoad Trio (Allan, Micah and Brian). Should be a lot of fun! Whisk(e)y Wednesday LIVE! – JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars
I am hoping that the fellas bring a little bit of Dolly to their set list as we all mourn the loss of one of the truly great people in our era. Reading through some of the memorials of Dolly Parton really makes one consider… am I doing enough in the world? She will be missed.
If you are looking for more FREE live music OUTDOORS? The Levitt lineup for this weekend is amazing!
- Thursday – The Clover Fold – The Clover Fold is a six-piece songwriting cooperative of multi-instrumentalists based in Sioux Falls, whose personal tales and collective songs are forged in the lush humid heat of Midwest summers and quenched in the bleak bitter freeze of Great Plains winters. Original songs, sharing unique perspectives on the age-old topics of life, love, and loss, are richly layered with full harmonies while aspects of classic Americana, outlaw country, and traditional folk weave throughout.
- Friday – Wild Colonial Bhoys – The legendary Irish-American rockers from Minnesota are continuing to redefine Celtic rock with unstoppable energy after 20+ years! Known for their electrifying live shows, the Bhoys bring an unmatched level of energy and passion. Whether you’re a longtime “fhan” or a first-time listener, a WCB concert is your backstage pass to pure joy and fun. Don’t miss the chance to see the Bhoys live—it’s Celtic rock that truly rocks! Side Note – Yes, Guiness
- Saturday – Mitakuye Owas’iƞ | All My Relatives | Festival – ALL DAY starting at 10:30am*
Festival Highlights:
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- Live concert performances on the Levitt stage
- Fashion show
- Featured speakers and cultural presentations
- Visual arts exhibition at Rehfeld’s Art & Framing
- Vendor fair featuring local artisans
- Food trucks
- Interactive activities for children and families
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This event is proudly sponsored by the Wokini Initiative of South Dakota State University, dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities and cultural programming for Native American students and communities. We also extend our deepest gratitude to our festival planning committee and all those who contribute their time, effort, and passion to making this event possible.
This project received funding from the Smithsonian’s “Our Shared Future: 250,” a Smithsonian-wide initiative supported by private philanthropy and created to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary and advance the Smithsonian vision for the next 250 years.
JJ’s Bar at the Levitt opens at 6:00pm before every concert with Happy Hour at The Levitt until the live music starts. $2 off all drinks!
*JJ’s Bar will NOT be open for the Mitakuye Owas’iƞ * All My Relatives * Festival until the evening concert.
Only TWO weeks after this one for the summer season! See the full schedule of upcoming shows – Events List – Levitt at the Falls
BARREL DROP!
We released a new whiskey last week and it is delicious! Our 2nd Sagamore Rye Barrel, but it is our first 10-Year-Old Sagamore Rye Barrel! If you didn’t get one on the early release, you’re in luck! We have more!
What does it take to make the cut for early release? Click over to the Allocated Bourbon and Allocated Single Barrels – JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars page to see what it takes.
JJ’s Axes & Ales
JJ’s Axes & Ales is the perfect spot for a group event, large or small! With plenty of fun activities, catered food and great drinks! Private Cages & Facility Rental INCLUDES tax AND gratuity! Book your time today, or just stop in – https://jjsaxes.com
If you are entertaining an office or work group, we are a great event venue that can accommodate up to 100 people with full catering and beverage at your disposal, including hand-crafted cocktails and other fine spirits when booked well in advance! Email events@jjswine.com for rates and more information.
We are currently going under a little remodel at JJ’s Axes & Ales! So please be patient with us as we evolve again to bring you a great place to entertain, relax and hang out! Stay tuned for more details!
Beers on Tap!
Did you know we have 16 beers on tap? Largely local craft brews and it constantly changes. Click the link below to see our full draft lineup for your glass in JJ’s Bar or to take home in a 2-Pint or 4-Pint Growler to go! (We supply the clean and sanitized bottle.)
Draft Beer To Go – Or Stay! – JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars (jjswine.com)
Event Coming Up?
Graduation – Wedding Receptions – Rehearsal Dinner – Family Reunion – Office Party.
We have so many options for events and entertaining!
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- The Event Room at JJ’s – Seats about 60, or 80 with mixed seating and standing.
- JJ’s Axes & Ales – We have open event space that seats 50-60, but you can also throw some fun activities like axe throwing into your event planning!
- ANYWHERE you need us – We can take our show on the road! Home, office, quite literally anywhere in the city limits!
We have options for adult beverages NA beverages, catering and the best in the biz for service!
To see what we can do to make your event special, visit our website and fill out a form…
Food Features in JJ’s Bar!
Chef Kaleb and his team have curated some tasting features for you this week! They will be available all week through Saturday! See our full menu and order online for carryout at https://order.jjswine.com!
- Check back later for food features or just stop in!
We love making great food for you here at JJ’s Bar! We serve our full menu Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30am (yes, we serve lunch) to 9:00pm. We also have some great stuff in our Grab-N-Go case including cheeses, charcuterie boxes, dips and of course, desserts from The Boozy Bakery!
The Boozy Bakery!
Follow The Boozy Bakery on Facebook to see what else Jean is up to – Facebook – The Boozy Bakery
Whisk(e)y Wednesay in JJ’s Bar!
Every Wednesday is Whisk(e)y Wednesday in JJ’s Bar! The fun starts when we open, but really kicks into gear around 3:00pm with Happy Hour until 5:00pm! Here is what we have for you tonight for our Feature Flight and Allocated Bottle Raffle!
Feature Flight!
Tonight’s Feature Flight pays homage to the great Dolly Parton! We are calling it the “Rocky Top Tennessee Flight”
Flight Price is $11.50. Regular Price is $23 but it’s Whisk(e)y Wednesay so all flights are HALF Price!
- George Dickel Bourbon 8-Year-Old
- Nelson Bros. Reserve Bourbon
- Uncle Nearest Rye
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye
Purchasing our feature flight not only gets you some great whiskies to try, but also gets you extra chances in our allocated bottle raffle!
Allocated Raffle!
Getting into our raffle is super easy and it’s FREE! Just be at JJ’s Bar BEFORE 5:45pm and ask for a sign-up slip. Then sit tight until 6:00pm when we will spin the wheel!
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
WW Price $55.99
Blanton’s Gold Single Barrel
WW Price $153.99
2 X JJ’s $50 Gift Card – FREE!
You can get EXTRA chances in the raffle by doing any or all of the following…
- Purchase our Feature Flight – 2 extra chance
- Purchase any food item – 1 extra chance*
- Purchase ANY of our current single barrels – 2 extra chances PER bottle purchased!
*Extra chances for food items are for EACH guest for one menu item per guest.
If you cannot be here for the raffle but have complied with any of the above throughout the day, we can take your phone number and preffered raffled items and we will call you if you are the winner!