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:
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.htmlPre-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/