Whiskey is the New Black!
with Kara Newman - spirits reviewer, Wine Enthusiast magazine; Willie Pratt - Master Distiller, Michter’s American Whiskey Co.; and Jason Asher – Mixologist, whiskey enthusiast, and GQ's "Most Inspired Bartender" of 2010
Sample whiskeys by flavor (sweet, spicy, smoky, honeyed, even wine-y) and learn more about this stylish and versatile spirit.
Learn how those flavors get there, and how mixologists are showcasing those flavors in cocktails (yes, you bet we’ll be sampling those too!). We’ll also discuss why bartenders are finding whiskey to be an amazing creative outlet for infusing (Bourbon with bacon! Rye with raisins!) and embracing Scotch, a spirit once considered downright un-mixable.
Like the proverbial “little black dress,” whiskeys may all look alike to the casual observer, but they’re really all quite different in terms of their construction and flavor profiles. Everyone has a bottle in the closet – you just need to know what you have and the right way to use it.
Saturday, May 14th, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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 Chatham Imports
Astor Wines
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