Choose a large wooden board or marble slab as your canvas. Clean and dry thoroughly, then let it come to room temperature while you prep ingredients.

Place your bourbon cheddar and goat cheese at opposite corners of the board. These substantial pieces serve as visual anchors.

Create elegant meat roses by folding each slice of country ham and prosciutto, then arranging them in overlapping circles. Fan the bourbon salami in a flowing curve between cheese sections.

Nestle small ramekins containing your bourbon barrel mustard and hot brown dip around the board.

Scatter bourbon pecans generously across open spaces. Add cornichons in small clusters for acidic pops that cleanse the palate.

Arrange your Derby pie bites prominently. Distribute mint julep grapes in small bunches around the board.

Tuck crackers and baguette slices around the edges, ensuring easy access from all sides. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles over open areas and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.