PIERRE — A whiskey tasting event has been approved by the Pierre City Commission. Escape L-L-C, doing business as The Boat House bar and grill at Spring Creek came to the Commission seeking a temporary liquor license for the Central South Dakota Whiskey Festival. City Finance Officer Twila Hight says because the Boat House’s liquor license is from Hughes County it can be used anywhere in the county…
Catherine Forsch with the Escape L-L-C says the event is more than just tasting…
Forsch says they focus on safely serving customers…
Pierre Police Chief Jason Jones told the Commission he has no concerns over the event. According to the temporary liquor license application, admission to the tasting is 75-dollars.