LOS ANGELES, CA – June 24, 2025 – Off Hours Bourbon and La Colombe Coffee Workshop are joining forces to ignite creativity behind the bar with a mixology competition celebrating the dynamic pairing of bourbon and coffee.This enthralling campaign spotlights the versatility of both brands, demonstrating the endless possibilities for crafting delicious and innovative beverages.
"This exciting campaign underscores our commitment to supporting and celebrating the creativity within the bartending community," said Jake Ireland, Founder and CEO of Off Hours. "We're thrilled to collaborate with La Colombe® coffee to showcase both the flavors and limitless potential of combining our exceptional bourbon with their premium coffee and dispelling the traditional rules of how people enjoy these drinks."
The competition invites mixologists and bartenders to showcase their talent by developing original cocktails that harmoniously blend the smooth, approachable character of Off Hours Bourbon with the distinctive profiles of select La Colombe® coffee offerings including new offering, S’mores Draft Latte® drink, and their rich 32 ounce Cold Brew Concentrate.
“At La Colombe, we're always exploring new and exciting ways to practice our craft," said Kathryn O'Connor, Chief Marketing Officer at La Colombe. "We’re eager to see the creative ways these mixologists express their craft with La Colombe® coffee and Off Hours Bourbon.”
To enter the competition, interested mixologists and bartenders 21+ can register via the Off Hours portal. Once their unique Off Hours and La Colombe cocktail is crafted and artfully presented, participants will enter the competition by sharing their creation through the portal as well as on Instagram, tagging both @DrinkOffHours and @LaColombeCoffee. The top three finalists will receive exciting cash prizes – $5,000 awarded to first place, $3,500 to second, and $1,500 to third. The talented first place winner will receive the opportunity to have their cocktail recipe published.
In addition to the competition, Off Hours will bring the campaign to life through joint tasting events across a robust selection of states, including California, Texas, Nevada, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Tennessee. These events will offer consumers a firsthand experience of the exciting flavor combinations possible with Off Hours Bourbon and La Colombe coffee.
For more information, please visit @drinkoffhours.
About Off Hours Bourbon
Off Hours is authentically crafted bourbon made for the modern bourbon drinker. Founded in 2020, the brand has become increasingly popular as it expands throughout the US. The company’s ethos surrounds breaking down preconceived notions about the spirit such as dimly lit bars or a traditional male stereotype of bourbon drinker, and emphasizes the fact that it is made for everyone, everywhere. The bourbon is smooth and balanced with hints of vanilla, nutmeg, toasted pecans, and rich notes of cinnamon. Off Hours is meant for creating memories, celebrating each other, and the moments in-between. The company is also known for its creative cocktails, aesthetically pleasing social media and meaningful brand partnerships. Additionally, the company has won five gold medals and two double gold medals in spirits competitions over the past two years.
About La Colombe Coffee Workshop
La Colombe is a leading coffee roaster in pursuit of excellent coffee for all since its inception in 1994. Through advocating for equity and empowering their communities, La Colombe continues to be a pioneer and raises the standards for outstanding quality coffee. The brand is known for providing beloved signature blends, exceptional single-origin coffees, and the world's first-ever textured canned cold latte. La Colombe operates cafés nationwide, including Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, and Washington, D.C. In 2023, La Colombe was acquired by Chobani, a next-generation food and beverage company on a mission to make nutritious food accessible to all. For more information on La Colombe, visit
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