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American Whiskey Tasting

Learn about the history and styles of American whiskey in this tasting experience in San Francisco!

Elixir To Go

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2.5 hours

1 to 25 guests

$88

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Overview

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What you'll do

Intro to American Whiskey – An ELIXIR Whisk(e)y Geeks course

An informational guided tasting of American whiskey lead by industry experts

From the beginner to the connoisseur, this class will have something for everyone! Bourbon, Rye, Single Malt, Blended...What's the difference? What is "American whiskey" and how does it different from whiskies from other places? And what's the difference between "whiskey" and "whisky"?

Learn it all in a fun and interactive format from the experts at ELIXIR, a bar named as one of the "Top Whisky Bars in America" by Whisky Advocate magazine and "99 Best Bourbon Bars in America" by The Bourbon Review.

ELIXIR is now offering an extensive American whiskey course to clear the air about all of these intricacies. Learn how the different styles of American whiskey are made, the fascinating histories behind them, and explore the nuances of their flavors and aromas in order to appreciate each for what they are, while finding your favorites.

We will taste you through NINE different whiskies, including:

Tennessee) - Jack Daniels

American Blended - Tin Cup

Corn - Mellow Corn

Bourbon 1: Bottled in Bond - Evan Williams (traditional mash bill - 78/10/12)

Bourbon 2: Small Batch - Four Roses (high rye - blend of four high rye whiskeys)

Bourbon 3: Wheated - Maker’s Mark

Rye 1: Bulleit Rye (high rye, plus we'll discuss low rye and "traditional")

Rye 2: Woodinville Rye (100% Rye)

American Single Malt - Westward

The American Whiskey renaissance continues to expand and all styles of American whiskey continue to experience major growth year after year. A thorough exploration like this will put you in a good place to understand it all, and enhance your appreciation of these fine spirits.

Topics include:

definitions and laws surrounding each category

the differences between Tennessee and Kentucky, Single Malt and Wheated, Rye and Bourbon, Single Barrel and Small Batch. The steps of distillation and discuss the process known as “Sour Mash”

source material and its contribute to flavor mash bills, yeast strains, and maturation and the impact each step has on the final product history and debunking common myths

Come see for yourself and learn why American whiskey is one of the most popular spirits categories in the world.

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These classes are available for private bookings at any venue. For more information on private group classes.

If fewer than four people sign up, the class will be rescheduled to the next available date—so tell your friends and join together!

Please note: Public dates for this experience require at least 4 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the experience.

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Knowledge required

Beginner friendly!

What you'll get

Nine Different American Whiskies

Add-on available for this class

ELIXIR Branded Glencairn Whiskey Tasting Glass ($15)

You can add this when you book (optional).

Location

3200 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Your host

Elixir To Go

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The Evolution of a Cocktail Legacy

The modern “Cocktail Renaissance” began over a decade ago when a few pioneers around the country re-ignited the bar scene by introducing drink programs that focus on quality, creativity, history, and by bringing hospitality back to the bar scene. Our founder, H. Joseph Ehrmann, is one of those pioneers. Over the past thirteen years he has built Elixir into a bar that many publications have called one of the “Best in America”. Elixir To Go is our way of bringing all of that passion, knowledge, quality, and service to your event. We look forward to working with you!