By Craig Michaels
This Father’s Day weekend, immerse yourself in a celebration of America’s national spirit at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. From June 13 to 15, 2025, the resort’s esteemed Pívat Cigar Lounge invites guests to honor National Bourbon Day (June 14) and Father’s Day (June 15) with a curated experience of bourbon tastings, specialty cocktails, and premium cigars.
The “Pívat Bourbons & Blends” event offers an exceptional lineup of single-barrel bourbons, including:
Bulleit Bourbon | $10
Buffalo Trace | $10
Garrison Brothers 94 Proof | $10
Garrison Brothers 124 Proof | $15
Maker’s Mark | $10
WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year | $10
WhistlePig Rye 12 Year | $12
For those eager to explore multiple selections, a Private Selections Flight—any three 1oz pours—is available for $20.
Complementing the bourbon offerings are handcrafted cocktails designed to enhance the tasting experience:
Banana Bread Old Fashioned | $10
Blackberry Bourbon Smash | $12
Bourbon Refresher | $10
Honey-Spiced Old Fashioned | $15
Private Espresso | $10
To elevate the experience, pair your drink with a Pívat Reserve Cigar—available in Toro ($11) or Robusto ($10) sizes. These exclusive cigars, the lounge’s first namesake offering, feature an Ecuadorian shade-grown Connecticut wrapper with Nicaraguan Criollo 98 binders and fillers, delivering a medium-bodied flavor profile with hints of cream, spice, and nuts .
Pívat Cigar Lounge, named after the Cahuilla word for “smoking tobacco,” provides a luxurious setting complete with leather seating, a walk-in humidor housing over 200 cigar selections, and a full bar offering top-shelf spirits . Guests can also enjoy menu offerings from the resort’s award-winning Steakhouse, ensuring a comprehensive dining and relaxation experience. Pívat Cigar Lounge is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. For information and reservations, visit: https://aguacalientecasinos.com/entertainment/rancho-mirage-shows/pivat-cigar-lounge
Celebrate this Father’s Day weekend with an unforgettable blend of bourbon, cigars, and luxury at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage.
