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Rye Mania!

with Dave Wondrich, writer and cocktail historian; Joseph Magliocco, Managing Partner, Michter’s American Whiskey Co. & President, Chatham Imports, Inc.; Willie Pratt, Master Distiller, Michter’s American Whiskey Co.

Join Dave Wondrich, one of the world's foremost authorities on cocktails and their history, Joseph J. Magliocco, Managing Partner of Michter's American Whiskey Co., and Michter's Master Distiller, Willie Pratt, in a lively discussion of American rye whiskey from its colonial roots to the resurgent rye craze that has swept the country in the last few years. Dr. Wondrich is a former English professor who gave up Shakespeare and Freshman Comp to write about spirits and cocktails for Esquire magazine (where he's a contributing editor) and numerous others.

Also speaking will be Joseph J. Magliocco, Managing Partner of Michter's American Whiskey Co., and Michter's Master Distiller, Willie Pratt. Joe, a veteran wine and spirits producer and importer, will discuss his experience in the whiskey business. Willie has over 4 decades of experience in the whiskey industry with in-depth knowledge ranging from selection of grain, to distillation, to barreling and maturation.

Seminar participants will taste a range of ryes — and will journey through "Rye Time" as they follow a rye from "white dog" inception to its most elegant expression as a classic rye cocktail.

Saturday, May 14th, 4:45pm - 6:15pm
The Study at Astor Center, 399 Lafayette Street at East 4th Street

Must be of legal drinking age - please be prepared to present a valid photo ID verifying that you are of legal drinking age. Includes complimentary admission to the Official Bar of the Manhattan Cocktail Classic (plus one drink ticket) on Saturday.

Sponsored by Michter's American Whiskey Co. and Chatham Imports