{"id":342,"date":"2025-10-28T11:17:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?page_id=342"},"modified":"2025-12-18T16:37:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T22:37:32","slug":"bourbon-society-of-the-ozarks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/whiskey-clubs\/bourbon-society-of-the-ozarks\/","title":{"rendered":"Bourbon Society of the Ozarks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5959ce9f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:16px;background-color:#1b100b;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:48px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:48px;padding-left:40px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2f66eec0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d7ae6a;border-width:1px;border-radius:14px;background-color:#2a180f;padding-top:18px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:18px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/BourbonSocietyoftheOzarks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bourbon-Society-of-the-Ozarks-Logo-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"Bourbon Society of the Ozarks logo featuring a whiskey barrel and branded glass\" class=\"wp-image-343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bourbon-Society-of-the-Ozarks-Logo-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bourbon-Society-of-the-Ozarks-Logo-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bourbon-Society-of-the-Ozarks-Logo.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#d7ae6a;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase\">Regional Whiskey Community \u2022 Springfield, Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whiskey-community-across-the-ozarks\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#fff8e8;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:clamp(2.25rem,5vw,4rem);line-height:1.05\">Whiskey, Community &amp; Giving Across the Ozarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#eadcc5;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:24px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);line-height:1.7\">The Bourbon Society of the Ozarks brings enthusiasts together through bourbon education, shared experiences, regional events, charitable partnerships, and a welcoming appreciation for whiskey culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/BourbonSocietyoftheOzarks\" style=\"border-radius:7px;color:#1b100b;background-color:#d7ae6a;padding-top:14px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:24px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Facebook Group<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bourbonsocietyoftheozarks.org\/\" style=\"border-color:#d7ae6a;border-width:2px;border-radius:7px;color:#fff8e8;background-color:#1b100b;padding-top:12px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:24px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community &amp; Fundraising Site<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-295c6198 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8c3a5;border-width:1px;border-radius:14px;background-color:#fff8e8;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:38px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:38px;padding-left:32px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center\">At a Glance<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"bourbon-society-of-the-ozarks-quick-facts\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:26px;font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.938), 32px);\">Bourbon Society of the Ozarks Quick Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1f38879f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8c3a5;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:24px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.09em;text-transform:uppercase\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.09em;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center\">Founded<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"july-24-2020\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.575), 22px);\">July 24, 2020<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1f38879f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8c3a5;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:24px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.09em;text-transform:uppercase\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.09em;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center\">Home Base<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"springfield-missouri\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.575), 22px);\">Springfield, Missouri<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1f38879f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8c3a5;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:24px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.09em;text-transform:uppercase\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.09em;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center\">Organization<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"501-c-3-nonprofit\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.575), 22px);\">501(c)(3) Nonprofit<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1f38879f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8c3a5;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:24px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.09em;text-transform:uppercase\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.09em;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center\">Membership<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"adults-21-only\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.575), 22px);\">Adults 21+ Only<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e9205f81 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:24px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:8px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase\">About the Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"bourbon-community-with-charitable-purpose\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:clamp(22.041px, 1.378rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.091), 36px);line-height:1.2\">A Bourbon Community with a Charitable Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);line-height:1.75\">The Bourbon Society of the Ozarks began as a regional community for people who wanted to find, discuss, learn about, and enjoy whiskey with good company. The group was founded by Eddie Flores, Adam Testerman, and Will McCrimmons on July 24, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);line-height:1.75\">BSO has since developed into a Springfield-based nonprofit organization whose public mission combines bourbon education, community events, camaraderie, shared knowledge, and support for local charitable causes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0ea2146f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d7ae6a;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#2a180f;padding-top:30px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:28px\">\n<h3 id=\"what-bso-emphasizes\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#fff8e8;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(16.834px, 1.052rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.716), 26px);\">What BSO Emphasizes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#eadcc5;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);line-height:1.7\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li>Bourbon education and shared knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community events and social gatherings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camaraderie among whiskey enthusiasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charitable partnerships across the Ozarks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b7295c9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;background-color:#f3e4ca;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:42px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:42px;padding-left:32px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"learn-gather-give-back\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:28px;font-size:clamp(21.027px, 1.314rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.014), 34px);\">Learn. Gather. Give Back.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69e7e167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#cfb996;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;background-color:#fffaf0;padding-top:28px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.789), 28px);font-weight:700\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:28px;font-weight:700;text-align:center\">01<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"learn\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);\">Learn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);line-height:1.65\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;text-align:center\">Members exchange tasting experiences, bottle knowledge, whiskey discoveries, and perspectives from across the region.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69e7e167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#cfb996;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;background-color:#fffaf0;padding-top:28px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.789), 28px);font-weight:700\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:28px;font-weight:700;text-align:center\">02<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"gather\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);\">Gather<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);line-height:1.65\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;text-align:center\">The community connects through social gatherings, tastings, special events, collaborative selections, and regional whiskey experiences.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69e7e167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#cfb996;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;background-color:#fffaf0;padding-top:28px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.789), 28px);font-weight:700\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:28px;font-weight:700;text-align:center\">03<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"give-back\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);\">Give Back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);line-height:1.65\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;text-align:center\">Fundraisers and nonprofit partnerships turn shared enthusiasm for bourbon into support for organizations serving the Ozarks.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-39c28e5c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;background-color:#6a321c;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:46px;padding-right:36px;padding-bottom:46px;padding-left:36px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f1cf91;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase\">Community Impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"giving-back-across-the-ozarks\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#fff8e8;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(22.041px, 1.378rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.091), 36px);line-height:1.2\">Giving Back Across the Ozarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f7ead7;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);line-height:1.75\">Charitable work is a defining part of BSO\u2019s public mission. Its fundraising efforts have supported organizations including Developmental Center of the Ozarks, Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks, Isabel\u2019s House, and Friends of Springfield Fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f7ead7;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);line-height:1.75\">The society has also co-hosted the Ozarks Whiskey &amp; Wine Social with Whiskey Tangos, bringing together producers, enthusiasts, and charitable beneficiaries in Springfield.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b8d04dff wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#fff8e8;padding-top:28px;padding-right:26px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:26px\">\n<h3 id=\"fundraising-community\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);\">Fundraising &amp; Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);line-height:1.65\">See current charitable campaigns, raffle information, and community updates directly from BSO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bourbonsocietyoftheozarks.org\/\" style=\"border-radius:7px;color:#fff8e8;background-color:#7c3f21;padding-top:13px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:13px;padding-left:20px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the BSO Community Site<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e9205f81 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:24px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:8px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:57%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase\">Arkansas Connection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-bso-matters-to-arkansas-whiskey-fans\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:clamp(22.041px, 1.378rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.091), 36px);line-height:1.2\">Why BSO Matters to Arkansas Whiskey Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);line-height:1.75\">BSO is not an Arkansas-based club; its documented home is Springfield, Missouri. Even so, the Ozarks extend into Northwest Arkansas, and regional whiskey fans often travel across state lines for tastings, bottle releases, barrel selections, and community events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);line-height:1.75\">For readers in Northwest Arkansas, the Bourbon Society of the Ozarks offers a window into the broader whiskey culture centered just north of the state line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:43%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0ea2146f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8c3a5;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#fff8e8;padding-top:30px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:28px\">\n<h3 id=\"regional-not-state-limited\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7c3f21;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);\">Regional, Not State-Limited<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);line-height:1.7\">ArkansasLiquor.com includes BSO because whiskey communities do not stop at state borders. The society\u2019s Springfield base and Ozarks identity make it especially relevant to enthusiasts in Northwest Arkansas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-decb19b1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;background-color:#2a180f;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:42px;padding-right:34px;padding-bottom:42px;padding-left:34px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"connect-with-bourbon-society-of-the-ozarks\" style=\"color:#fff8e8;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:clamp(21.027px, 1.314rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.014), 34px);\">Connect with the Bourbon Society of the Ozarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#eadcc5;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:24px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);line-height:1.7\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#eadcc5;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:24px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;text-align:center\">Use BSO\u2019s active public channels for current membership information, event announcements, merchandise, charitable campaigns, and community updates.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/BourbonSocietyoftheOzarks\" style=\"border-radius:7px;color:#1b100b;background-color:#d7ae6a;padding-top:14px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:22px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook Group<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bourbonsocietyoftheozarks.company.site\/\" style=\"border-radius:7px;color:#2a180f;background-color:#fff8e8;padding-top:14px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:22px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BSO Store<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:bourbonsocietyoftheozarks@gmail.com\" style=\"border-color:#d7ae6a;border-width:2px;border-radius:7px;color:#fff8e8;background-color:#2a180f;padding-top:12px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:22px;font-weight:700\">Email BSO<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-83ebfa15 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:8px\">\n<h2 id=\"bourbon-society-of-the-ozarks-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#2a180f;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:clamp(21.027px, 1.314rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.014), 34px);\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d8c3a5;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;color:#2a180f;background-color:#fffaf0;margin-bottom:12px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);font-weight:700\"><summary>Is the Bourbon Society of the Ozarks based in Arkansas?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-weight:400;line-height:1.65\">No. BSO is based in Springfield, Missouri. It is included here because the Ozarks region extends into Northwest Arkansas and the society is relevant to whiskey enthusiasts across the broader region.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d8c3a5;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;color:#2a180f;background-color:#fffaf0;margin-bottom:12px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);font-weight:700\"><summary>Who can join the Facebook group?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-weight:400;line-height:1.65\">The group states that members must be at least 21 years old. Prospective members should review and follow the current membership questions and group rules shown on Facebook.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d8c3a5;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;color:#2a180f;background-color:#fffaf0;margin-bottom:12px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);font-weight:700\"><summary>Does BSO support charitable organizations?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-weight:400;line-height:1.65\">Yes. BSO describes itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and publicly identifies charitable fundraising and community partnerships as part of its mission.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d8c3a5;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;color:#2a180f;background-color:#fffaf0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);font-weight:700\"><summary>Where can I find current events, picks, and announcements?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-weight:400;line-height:1.65\">The Facebook group is the best starting point for current community announcements. BSO\u2019s store and fundraising site may also list tickets, merchandise, raffles, or special campaigns.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9555453 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8c3a5;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;background-color:#f3e4ca;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:22px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:22px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6\"><p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#5b3a28;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;text-align:center\"><strong>Editorial note:<\/strong> This profile was reviewed in July 2026. Group rules, event dates, ticket availability, and fundraising details can change. Confirm current information through the Bourbon Society of the Ozarks before making plans. Please enjoy whiskey responsibly.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regional Whiskey Community \u2022 Springfield, Missouri Whiskey, Community &amp; Giving Across the Ozarks The Bourbon Society of the Ozarks brings enthusiasts together through bourbon education, shared experiences, regional events, charitable partnerships, and a welcoming appreciation for whiskey culture. 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