San Francisco has always had a rich drinking history. Hotaling's whisky, Bill Boothby, Pisco Punch, Acme Beer, Anchor Brewing & Distilling, all these and many more have contributed to a rich past that has significantly influenced today's reverential, artisanal cocktail movement. Celebrating this past, present, and bright future, San Francisco Cocktail Week. Presented by the Barbary Coast … Continue reading San Francisco Cocktail Week, 9/19/11 – 9/25/11
Events
Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events, August & September 2011
A couple of upcoming events and some general event info to keep you pleasantly plied with whisky (and other goodies) as a foggy August turns into a hopefully sunny September... Stag Dining Group's Rising Sun Dinner Stag Dining Group hosts private, clandestine dinners that focus on local sustainability creative culinary endeavors, and a unique, intimate experience … Continue reading Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events, August & September 2011
White Dog & Un-aged Whiskey at 18 Reasons
Postponed until September 29th. stay tuned for details. The next tasting I'm hosting at 18 reasons is a raw one. All the other tastings that I hosted there have been filled with whiskies raging from 2 to 18 years old. This time around, we'll be focusing on the new stuff, none of that sittin' around … Continue reading White Dog & Un-aged Whiskey at 18 Reasons
Tuthilltown’s Hudson Whiskey at 18 Reasons
For once, the whiskey's flowing at 18 Reasons and I'm not the one standing up in front of everyone, making a fool of myself. Gable Erenzo from Tuthilltown Spirits will be on hand, decidedly not making a fool of himself, pouring his good stuff, and generally giving the lowdown on his fantastic artisanal distillery that … Continue reading Tuthilltown’s Hudson Whiskey at 18 Reasons
Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Tasting – “Tour de Scotland”
Yeah, I'm not giving you much notice on this one. I've been busy. Still it's well worth looking into as there's some interesting stuff on the pour list...plus, since the Tour de France ends on Sunday and that always leaves a gaping hole in my life, it'll be nice to have another tour to look … Continue reading Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Tasting – “Tour de Scotland”
Indian and Japanese Whisky at 18 Reasons
I'll be leading another tasting at 18 Reasons on Monday, July 18th, this time around taking an introductory look at Japanese and Indian whiskies by tasting three expressions each from Suntory and Amrut. While Japan's interesting whisky history is not very long, they are certainly renowned for their version of Scottish stuff...unfortunately, very few are … Continue reading Indian and Japanese Whisky at 18 Reasons
Glenfiddich’s Cask Of Dreams
Before I start, let me just say that walking through the heart of the Tenderloin, San Francisco's version of skid row (no, not the Sebastian Bach kind...well, sort of), on route to Glenfiddich's tasting on the 15th floor of a fairly lux hotel definitely added a bit of perspective, not to mention a fragrant surreal … Continue reading Glenfiddich’s Cask Of Dreams
2011 Whiskies of the World Expo – Recap
Thank you very much to Whiskies of the World for the opportunity to attend the 2011 Expo as press. What a difference a year makes! Last year's Whiskies of the World Expo (let's call it "WoW", shall we?) was saddled with problems thanks to the previous owners and a sub-par venue, not to mention the … Continue reading 2011 Whiskies of the World Expo – Recap
Bourbon & Rye at 18 Reasons
I'm happy to say the event is sold out! Third sell out in a row... I'll be leading a Bourbon & Rye tasting/class at 18 Reasons on Tuesday, March 22. We'll take an introductory look at these two distinctly American spirits, talk a bit about their history and taste 3 examples of each including Evan Williams … Continue reading Bourbon & Rye at 18 Reasons
Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events, March 2011
Et tu, Brute? The Ides of March are upon us as are several whisky events. So without further ado about much at all... SF Weekly's DRINK - Spirits, Beer, Wine and Cocktail Tasting Ok, there's a lot more than just whisky here. SF Weekly's first in what will hopefully be an annual booze tasting free-for-all … Continue reading Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events, March 2011
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