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WhiskyWeek San Francisco 2009 October 10 to 17
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Bourbon & Branch is serving Four Specialty Cocktails all week
A friend of Ours - Joel Baker (Bulleit Bourbon, Fernet, Branca, and Licor 43)
Frank Lloyd Wright - Ian Scalzo (Bourbon, Pear Liqueur, Nocino, Islay Whisky, Old Fashioned Bitters)
Velvet Rope - Ali Tahsini (Rye Whiskey, Falernum, Peychaud’s Bitters)
Buffalo Soldier - Tony Devencenzi (Buffalo Trace, Averna, Lemon Juice, Honey, Peychaud’s Bitters, Sage)
Sunday, October 11
“Glenmorangie Orangie”
David Blackmore takes you through a sensory evaluation and training on the different aspects of each Wood finish: Original (Base) and then all the wood finishes (Lasanta, Quinta Ruban, Nectar D’or, Astar), highlighting how each barrel extracts unique flavor, aroma, and color to illuminate the Original. Following is an open discussion in the bar with David and appetizers.
Elixir
3200 16th Street
San Francisco, CA
6 – 8 pm
415-552-1633
Contac: h@elixirsf.com
Monday, October 12
Laphroaig Cocktail Contest
Ten bartenders will compete, mixing new and interesting concoctions with Laphroaig at Rye Bar. Prizes
will be awarded for the top cocktails. Laphroaig cocktails are complimentary. Open to the public
Rye
688 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
7:30 - 9:30 pm
415-786-7803
Marko Karakacevic, 13th Generation Master Distiller, Marko K Spirits & Domaine Charbay
Marko Karakasevic is the 13th Generation Distiller in his family and has been distilling with his father for 26 years at Charbay Winery and Distillery. We are proud to present Marko's Inaugural bottling of Double and Twisted IPA Light Whiskey. Join us for hear of the family history, their whiskey and general distilling methods and philosophy, and try a cocktail or two.
Elixir
7 pm - 9 pm for presentation
9 pm - 2 am Charbay and Marko K dram and cocktail specials
Tuesday, October 13
“True North” – Whiskies from Compass Box featuring John Glaser
John will debut the new Compass Box Spice Tree and Orangerie liqueurs. The seminar will be paired with appetizers.
Fifth Floor Restaurant and Lounge
12 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA
Roundtable Tasting—featuring The Glenrothes, Bowmore and Auchentoshan
Broken Record
1166 Geneva Avenue
Start at 8 pm
415-963-1713 for more information
St. George Spirits' Master Distiller Lance Winters
Lance Winters will present how they do it over in Alameda when it comes to whiskey. Hangar One has been creating a wide array of ground-breaking spirits, including the St. George Single Malt Whiskey.
Elixir
3200 16th Street
San Francisco, CA
415-552-1633
Contact: h@elixirsf.com
7 pm - 9 pm for presentation
9 pm - 2 am St. George and Hangar One cocktail specials during The Elixir quiz
Whiskey Wednesday
A flight of 3 separate whiskies will be offered, showcasing some of the best whiskies from around the world, from blended and single malt Scotch, Canadian and Irish whiskies and the best of native bourbons and ryes. In addition to the flight, "flask" service will be available for each of the whiskies offered, the perfect way to enjoy whisky with your friends! There will be a select list of cocktail featuring whisky as the base ingredient (Manhattan, Sazerac, highball's, etc.) for $7.
Fifth Floor Restaurant and Lounge
12 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA
From 5 pm - 10 pm
415-348-1555
www.fifthfloorrestaurant.com
K&L Wine Merchants at Alembic
Dinner featuring High West Whiskeys and High West's Proprietor, David Perkins
Alembic
725 Haight Street
San Francisco
6 – 9 pm
$100, reservations required
415-666-0822
Compass Box Range with John Glaser
Join the staff at 15 Romolo Place in welcoming whisky maker extraordinaire John Glaser of Compass Box. John, will be at 15 Romolo Place to pour his range of Compass Box whiskies. There will be appetizers and some surprises to taste.
15 Romolo Place
San Francisco, Ca 94133
Starting at 6:30 pm
415.398.1359
Glenfiddich and Cigars
Broken Record
1166 Geneva Avenue
San Francisco
8:00 pm
Call 415-963-1713 for more info
Gardner Dunn, Yamazaki Brand Ambassador
What is Japanese whisky? Yamazaki Brand Ambassador and famed New York bartender Gardner Dunn will take us through the history and evolution of whisky production and presentation in Japan. We'll taste some of the Suntory brands including some unique wood finishes on Yamazaki and the first tasting of the new Hibiki 12 Year, being released in the US on that day! Gardner will give us a visua tour of their distilleries and cooperage as well as Japanese bartending tools and ice sculpting. Truly a unique whisky experience.
Elixir
7 pm - 8:30 pm Gardner's presentation
8:30 pm - 9 pm Q&A
9 pm to 2 am Elixir Charity Guest Bartending event
Peter Schwartz of International Beverage Co. takes you on a Liquid Tour of Scotland
Peter will discuss a survey tasting of the Scottish Highlands (Deanston), Isle of Mull (Ledaig and Tobermory) and Islay (Bunnahabhain). Paired appetizers created by chef Spencer O'Meara. $30. per person
Paragon Restaurant
6:30 - 8:00
702 2nd St.
San Francisco, CA
Thursday, October 15
(ri)1 Happy Hour
$5 (ri)1 cocktails and giveaways.
Sens Restaurant
100 Drumm Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
6-8 pm
415-362-0645
Whisky Tasting Extravaganza
Special guest, Matt Chivian, Keeper of the Quaich, will take you through the distillation and maturation techniques used at the Benromach Distillery. Speical discounts offered at the tasting. Sponsored by The Whisky Shop.
E&O Trading Company
314 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
6:30 pm
$50
Call 415-989-1030, reservations required
Whisky and Wine
Presented by Whisky Tour, Wild Scotsman and Johnnie Walker
Broken Record
1166 Geneva Avenue
San Francisco
Call 415-963-1713 for more info
Peter Schwartz, Founder and President of International Beverage Company, Inc.
Having 28 years of experience in the alcoholic beverage industry, Peter is a recognized authority and national speaker on the making, marketing, selling and
serving of whisky, not to mention his excellent nosing and tasting skills. Welcomed in 2008 into the Keepers of the Quaich, the exclusive Scotch whisky society, Peter will discuss a survey tasting of the Scottish Highlands (Deanston), Isle of Mull (Ledaig and Tobermory), and Islay (Bunnahabhain and Black Bottle). We'll look at how they are different from other single malts and blends, the distillation process for each product, and the difference of a non chill-filtered product and filtered product.
Elixir
7 pm - 8:30 pm Peter's presentation (including welcome cocktail)
8:30 pm - 9 pm Q&A
9 pm to 2 am Discounts on all products tasted by the dram or cocktail
From the Spey to the Bay
Complimentary Glenfiddich and Balvenie tasting
William Grant & Sons invites you to celebrate WhiskyWeek 2009 by sampling a selection of new and limited single malt expressions from the Glenfiddich and Balvenie distilleries.
Join Ray Pearson and Andrew Weir for an enjoyable and informative evening.
Nihon Whisky Lounge in San Francisco
7:30 - 9:00
Must have reservations
American Whiskey Tasting and Cocktails
Highlighting some of the smaller, more obscure American whiskeys.
Attendance is free-price of drinks will vary on whiskey used.
5:00 pm until the whiskey runs out.
83 Proof
83 First Street
San Francisco, CA
415-296-8383
Call it Superstition
Whiskies from Isle of Jura and Dalmore featuring Willie Tait
Willie Tate, Master Distiller and Brand Ambassador of Isle of Jura will host this night and engaging guests in conversation and Q&A.
$30 per person includes a flight of Whiskies from Isle of Jura and Dalmore, cheese and charcuterie.
6:00 - 8:00 pm seminar / 8 to 9:00 one on one with Willie / 8:00 to close 10%off all Dalmore/Isle of Jura cocktails and whiskies.
Fifth Floor Restaurant and Lounge
12 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA
From 5 pm - 10 pm
415-348-1555
www.fifthfloorrestaurant.com
Friday, October 16
Malt Advocate magazine presents WhiskyFest San Francisco
The grand-daddy of all whisky events and the anchor event of WhiskyWeek San Francisco. More than 250 of the world’s finest whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Canada, Japan and the U.S. available for sampling, seminars by distillery managers and master blenders, and gourmet buffet all evening and so much more. In addition to an amazing variety of whiskies, Malt Advocate has teamed up with Bruichladdich, Glenfiddich, The Dalmore, Isle of Jura, Buffalo Trace, and The Balvenie to offer attendees aonce-in-a-lifetime taste of whiskies created just for WhiskyFest San Francisco, and all for a small charitable donation. 100% of these proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels San Francisco. These whiskies are bottles 1 of 1 and will never to be repeated. Tickets to WhiskyFest will not be available at the door, so buy your tickets today. This will sell out! Sponsored by The Wall Street Journal.
San Francisco Marriott
4 th and Market
Time: 6:30 to 10:00pm
Cost: General admission: $110
VIP admission: $150 (one hour early entrance at 5:30 when attendance is limited, enjoy tasting very special VIP-only whiskies, and canvas tote bag)
Order tickets online at www.maltadvocate.com or by phone at 800-610-MALT.
Post WhiskyFest
10% off all whiskies and whisky based cocktails with ticket stub. Complimentary cheese and charcuterie starting at 9:00 pm.
Saturday, October 17th
Learn to read a whiskey label
With David Mayes, Whiskey Professor. Samples from the Small Batch collection. Discounted Jim Beam & Small Batch collection and cocktails. Free Knob Creek “Thanks for Nothing” t-shirt.
83 Proof
83 1 st Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
8-10 pm
415-296-8383
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