Our Classes

All classes include a tutored tasting

Bourbon 1.0.1: our most popular class

• History
• Classification – difference between whiskeys
• What makes a whiskey a Bourbon
• Production – grains, distillation, barrels, aging
• How to read a label
• Main flavors and aromas
• How to enjoy

This class is for those who want to discover American Whiskey, what makes it so different and so great, identify key flavors and aromas, and start a quest for more.

Specialty Classes

These classes offer a more in-depth experience; highlighting the differences made by mash bill, aging, mingling, secondary barrels, geographic origin, or distiller.

Compare and Contrast Series

• Single barrels
• Corn vs. rye vs. wheat: a balancing act
• Different products from the same distillery
• Young – old – very old. Is older really better?
• Micro and lesser known distilleries
• Any combination of the above for your custom tasting pleasure

American Whiskey with a Twist

Smoked, finished in other barrels, barley-forward etc…

Rye

“The other whiskey”.  So much flavor, so little awareness.  In the world of Scotches and Bourbons, Rye is underappreciated – yet it deserves your attention!

Whiskeys of the World

Bourbon vs. Scotch vs Japanese whisky – Production differences – Profile differences.

Single Malts

For those who prefer Scotch.

Best Value Bourbons

You don’t need to win the lottery to drink great Bourbon. You may be surprised about what you can find at a great price.

Bourbon and Whiskey-based Cocktails

Julep – Old fashioned – Sazerac, and some very creative concoctions.

And like the good people say: 

And more…