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American Whiskey 101 – Bristol
American Whiskey fans, listen up because have we got a masterclass-and-a-half for you. Are you an avid fan of whiskeys from the U.S., or are you looking to brush up on your Bourbon knowledge?
If so, be sure to join us on Monday 15th April in Bristol for an American Whiskey 101 masterclass brought to you by the Distilled Spirits Council of the US (DISCUS), as part of its Cheers! Spirits from the USA campaign – an initiative that aims to share knowledge and ideas, focused on this fascinating category.
The session will be hosted by freelance drinks writer, educator and presenter Kristiane Sherry, and will celebrate some of the best American Whiskeys available in the UK – alongside brands seeking representation – covering four key subcategories: Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey, American Rye Whiskey, and American Single Malt Whiskey.
Breakdown of the masterclass:
3pm-4pm: Focus on the four categories of American Whiskey and neat tasting (Bourbon, American Single Malt, American Rye Whiskey, Tennessee Whiskey).
4pm-5pm: Cocktail demonstration – 4 different cocktails highlighting the 4 American Whiskey categories
Venue: Racks Bar & Kitchen, St Paul’s Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LX
Time: 3pm-5pm
About DISCUS
DISCUS is the leading voice and advocate for distilled spirits in the US. DISCUS’ Cheers! Spirits from the USA campaign, supported by the US Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP), aims to educate the hospitality industry, adult consumers, and media in key spirits export markets on the taste, heritage, and style of American distilled spirits. DISCUS’ initiatives focus on the range of American spirits, but with a particular focus on the unique qualities of American Whiskeys, including Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey, American Rye Whiskey, and American Single Malt Whiskey, which account for most US spirits exports worldwide. The US distilled spirits industry is committed to social responsibility. For those adults who choose to drink, they should do so in moderation and responsibly at all times. For more information: www.drinkinmoderation.org. The Distilled Spirits Council of the US prohibits discrimination in its programmes on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, or other protected status.
For more information on the tasting please contact:
aasiya.sackey@unionpress.co.uk