BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:730@breathebayarea.us DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T140000 DTSTAMP:20241024T112407Z URL:https://breathebayarea.us/events/intro-to-american-whiskey-an-elixir-w hiskey-geeks-course/ SUMMARY:Intro to American Whiskey – An ELIXIR Whisk(e)y Geeks course DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ELIXIR\, one of America's top whiske y bars\, for an engaging and educational tasting experience\, perfect for both beginners and whiskey enthusiasts alike. This course\, led by industr y experts\, delves into the intricacies of American whiskey\, including Bo urbon\, Rye\, Single Malt\, and Blended varieties. Participants will explo re the history\, production methods\, and distinct flavors of eight differ ent whiskies\, from unaged "moonshine" to premium bourbons.\n\nThrough fun and interactive sessions\, you’ll learn the differences between Tenness ee and Kentucky whiskey\, the significance of mash bills\, yeast strains\, and the impact of maturation on flavor. Discover how whiskey is made\, wh at defines American whiskey\, and how it compares to its international cou nterparts.\n\nFeatured whiskies include:\n\n Jack Daniels (Unaged/White W hiskey)\n Tin Cup (American Blended)\n Mellow Corn (Corn Whiskey)\n Eva n Williams (Bottled in Bond Bourbon)\n Four Roses (Small Batch Bourbon)\n Maker’s Mark (Wheated Bourbon)\n Bulleit Rye (Rye Whiskey)\n Westwar d (American Single Malt)\n\nKey topics covered in this course include:\n\n Definitions and laws surrounding each whiskey category\n Distillation p rocesses\, including "Sour Mash"\n Mash bills\, yeast strains\, and the i mpact of aging on flavor\n Myths debunked and whiskey history explained\n \nThis course offers a comprehensive understanding of the American whiskey renaissance\, which continues to grow globally each year. It’s designed for anyone curious about whiskey or looking to deepen their appreciation of these spirits.\n\nELIXIR Whisk(e)y Geeks isn't just a class—it's a co mmunity. Stay connected with weekly updates\, exclusive discounts\, and ne ws by signing up for the ELIXIR Whiskey Geeks newsletter. Private group bo okings are available upon request for any venue. For inquiries\, contact n ick@elixirtogo.com or visit www.ElixirToGo.com.\n\nFollow us on Instagram and Twitter @ElixirSF. Hashtags: #ElixirCocktailClub #ElixirWhiskeyGeeks\n \nCome taste\, learn\, and geek out with us at ELIXIR!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \;\n\n4o\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHumanize 289 words\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://breathebayarea.us/wp-content/uploads/202 4/10/Intro-to-American.jpeg CATEGORIES:Food & Drink Events LOCATION:Elixir\, Elixir 3200 16th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 9 4103 \, CA\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Elixir 3200 16th Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103 \, CA\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=Elixir:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR