Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events, 3.15.10

With the big Whiskies of the World Expo happening in San Francisco on March 27th, there are several related events happening around the same time:

Whisky Dinner at Nihon Lounge

Hosted by David Perkins of High West and Robin Robinson of Compass Box, this dinner features a 4-course, 12 dish sushi menu paired with either a High West or a Compass Box expression or, if you’re really lucky and have a high tolerance…both.

Thursday, March 25, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Tickets, $100, available here.
Nihon Whisky Lounge
1779 Folsom St., San Francisco
415.552.4400
http://www.dajanigroup.net/

Tasting with Richard Paterson at Elixir

Thursday, March 25th, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Reserve a seat, cocktailclub@elixirsf.com
Elixir
3200 16th Street, San Francisco
(415) 552-1633
http://www.elixirsf.com/

Sazerac Party at The Occidental Cigar Bar

If you can stand the cigar stench, come meet Sazerac’s Bill Hart, show him your Whiskies of the World ticket and have some Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, or Sazerac.

Friday, March 26th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Occidental Cigar Club
471 Pine Street, San Francisco
(415) 834-0485
http://www.occidentalcigarclub.com/home.html

Pre-expo party at Bourboun & Branch

If you’re a W.O.W Dram Club member (join here), you’re invited to Bourbon & Branch to hobnob with the industry types at this exclusive event.

Friday, March 26, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones Street, San Francisco
(415) 931-7292
http://www.bourbonandbranch.com/

11th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo and Artisanal Spirits Fest

Hundreds of whiskies from all over the world to taste as well as other artisanal spirits, whisky seminars, dinner buffet, live music, chocolate pairings…the works.  Here’s a list of confirmed exhibitors. Tickets available here.

Saturday, March 27, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Tickets $110, available here
Hotel Nikko
222 Mason Street, San Francisco
http://www.whiskiesoftheworld.com/wow/index.php?/wow_event/

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