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Whiskey Smackdown: Smoke or Fruit

  • Beginner
  • 21 and older
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  • 23 E 4th St, New York, NY
  • 2 hours

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Class Description

Description

In this class, we'll explore the two primary flavor styles that are available in whiskies from around the world: smoke and fruit. What do those words mean when it comes to whiskey, and can they exist at the same time? The language of whiskey comes into play here as these two words can take on many different meanings based on context, production and maturation, and blending. One thing is certain: with a head full of new descriptions, you'll never taste whiskey the same way again!

Classes are 2 hours long, including a Q&A session.

What you can expect:

  • 1 Welcome drink
  • 3 Tasting pours of Whiskeys with fruit primary notes.
  • 3 Tasting pours of Whiskeys with smoke primary notes.
  • Palate-cleansing bread & cheese
  • A 15% discount on all spirits tasted to use in-store after class

What you will learn:

  • How to identify flavors in whiskey and how it is made.
  • The history, geography, and flavor profiles of each spirit
  • How to taste and describe spirits
  • What to look for in excellent whiskey

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Style: Lecture + Tasting

Food Served: Bread & Cheese

Good for: Spirits tasting NYC, Spirits tasting, Spirits class NYC

Refund Policy

All class purchases are non-refundable.

Class reservations can be exchanged up to 72 hours prior to the date of the class for another class of equal or lesser value. Classes may also be transferred to another attendee by emailing [email protected] 24 hours before the start of the class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.


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Astor Center

Astor Center is a modern educational hub located above Astor Wines & Spirits. With a state-of-the-art tasting room and learning facility, it offers public programming that combines education and entertainment and access to unique wines, craft spirits, and expertly crafted cocktails.

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