"Never a Dry Moment" Tastings
For the Curious, Enthusiast and Aficionado!
Location: The Tasting Room in The Whisky Shop
Downtown San Francisco
We've Never Repeated The Whisky Poured in The Tasting Room
We Offer Programs To Fit Your Interests, Schedule and Budget
The After Work / Before Dinner on Weeknights Program
Flight of 4 whiskies served with heavy hors d'oeuvres / tasting size pours
See dates below / 6:30pm - 7:45pm
OR
The Saturday Evening Program
Flight of 5 whiskies paired to a 5-course dinner / full pours
See dates below / 7:00 - 9:30pm
Advance reservations are required - use this "more ...Contact Us" link
!! Programming thru July 2018 listed below !!
__________________________________________________________________________ _
Tastings are conducted exclusively by Mark Cassidy - Scottish Historian and Whisky Specialist at The Whisky Shop. Mark takes great pride introducing each whisky and the distilleries. His expertise and humor brings an outstanding perspective to understanding and enjoying whisky and ensures an educational and entertaining experience each time you attend!
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April 19 & 28 / Program of GIANT Significance - Fruit Free, Grain Forward Whisky!
Have you been following the old trend and developed a liking for whisky matured or finished in sherry, madiera, port, wine, rum etc. casks? This program casts aside the grape to fully embrace the grain! The NEWEST trend is whisky matured in VIRGIN OAK and 1st fill boubon oak casks! I know... sounds kinda scary ... so non-fruity ...so dialed back - kinda like seeing your real hair color, or ... picture that xray machine at the airport :-)! We'll be serving the best the industry has to offer ($73.50 up to $235 a bottle) of single malt Scotch whisky that is matured in VIRGIN OAK and 1st fill bourbon oak casks! These aren't easy to find - this new "purist" trend is that new! Aren't you curious to see how your taste buds react? For most whisky enthusiasts this will be the 1st time experiencing the un-adulterated taste of whisky. The question we'll be asking - "will you want both on your shelf"? Join us! Recommended for all interest levels.
Thursday, 19 April / Program of GIANT SIGNIFICANCE!
Fruit Free, Grain Forward Whisky
Whisky: Priced $73.50 to $235 a bottle
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Price: $60pp
Flight of 4 / Tasting Size Pours / Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Served
Saturday, 28 April / Program of GIANT SIGNIFICANCE!
Fruit Free, Grain Forward Whisky
Whisky: Priced $73.50 to $235 a bottle
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: $125pp
Whisky: Flight of 5 / Full Pours / Paired to a 5-course Dinner
May 8 & 19 / "Floral and Fruity" Whisky - Peat's Not Invited!
Mark has painstakingly searched Scotland's distilleries to bring you this special flight. For the "curious" whisky drinker - this program is guaranteed to be an extraordinary introduction. For "enthusiasts and aficionados" who adore this category... expect rapture!! For those who missed the April Fruit Free program (on purpose? :-) ... this program returns your world to balance and we hope, you to The Tasting Room! Expect to taste a dram that elevates the spectrum of "floral and fruity"! Don't know what the heck we're talking about... join us! If you're partial to the full spectrum of white / rose wines... join us! If you like non-hoppy beer - join us! We'll be right in your wheelhouse! Been interested to try boutique Scottish distilleries - this is your program!
Tuesday, 8 May / Floral and Fruity Whisky - Peat's Not Invited!
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Price: $60pp
Flight of 4 / Tasting Size Pours / Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Served
Saturday, 19 May / Floral and Fruity Whisky - Peat's Not Invited!
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: $125pp
Whisky: Flight of 5 / Full Pours / Whisky Paired to a 5-course Dinner
June 7 & 23 / Blind Tasting of Global Single Malt Whiskies
We're going political and pose this question to you... "Can Scotland hold its position against increasing competition from the global single malt whisky market?" Some background history - for hundreds of years Scotland set the bar for single malt whisky and exclusively won Best In World with no competition! Until 3yrs ago ... Japan won, 2yrs ago Taiwan won and last year Canada won. YIKES!!! One year upsetting Scotland hmmm - but three years in a row?? Is it politics at play? We think it's time to smell the whisky, conduct a blind tasting, form our own opinion and discuss politics!!! Given that the global market learned how to make single malt whisky from Scotland - here's what we're wondering.... will Scotland ever win again? Will India, Germany, France, Sweden etc. be the next winners? Will Mark slip a Scottish whisky in for blind comparison ... we're not telling! Bring an open mind and plan on taking an extraordinary journey to judge for yourself. The flight will progress from floral & fruity to peaty & smokey and is recommended for all interest levels.
Thursday, 7 June / Blind Tasting of International Single Malt Whiskies
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Price: $70pp
Flight of 4 / Tasting Size Pours / Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Served
Saturday, 23 June / Blind Tasting of International Single Malt Whiskies
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: $125pp
Whisky: Flight of 5 / Full Pours / Whisky Paired to a 5-course Dinner
July 19 & 28 - Summer In The City - ALL Peat & Smoke Program
You love it.... they don't! Why?? What's this peat / smoke whisky preference all about? With this program, and flight of sublime single malt Scotch whisky, we'll explore all the nuances, myths, origins and techniques to introduce the extraordinary range of peated whisky. The scope of smokey whisky is as wide as there are red wines! You might be surprised to learn there are peated whiskies that are floral with MANY from which to choose from ... or you might prefer a smokey whisky that conjures up images of campfires, roasting marshmallows, burning asphalt, tarring your roof! Let's not forget the bbq ribs category - think juicy sweet or dry rub hot. Expect a menu that elevates this tasting experience and a flight that spans the spectrum of peat & smoke. Leave the bbq'ing to us for a night and join us for an epic bonfire of taste! Recommended for all interest levels.
Thursday, 19 July / Summer In The City - ALL Peat & Smoke Program
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Price: $70pp
Flight of 4 / Tasting Size Pours / Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Served
Saturday, 28 July / Summer In The City - ALL Peat & Smoke Program
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: $135pp
Flight of 5 / Full Pours / Whisky Paired to a 5-course Dinner
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What to Expect at a "Never A Dry Moment" Tasting
- An intimate setting - maximum of 14 attendees
- Expect a flight of whisky that moves from "floral / fruity to peaty / smokey" (unless otherwise noted)
- We accommodate for food allergies / food restrictions with advance notification
- Advance reservations are required - use this "more ...Contact Us" link
Location: The Tasting Room at The Whisky Shop
360 Sutter Street / Downtown San Francisco
We look forward to welcoming you to The Tasting Room soon!
Gift Certificates Available
The Tasting Room is available to host your next private event!
- Bachelor & Bachlorette Parties
- Mother's Day / Father's Day
- Birthdays
- Weddings
- Any occassion!
OR... invite us to pour at your next event - we travel the Greater Bay Area
Slainte Mhor! = Gaelic: Good Health!
Pronounced: "Slange A Var!"
The After Work / Before Dinner on Weeknights Program
Flight of 4 whiskies served with heavy hors d'oeuvres / tasting size pours
See dates below / 6:30pm - 7:45pm
OR
The Saturday Evening Program
Flight of 5 whiskies paired to a 5-course dinner / full pours
See dates below / 7:00 - 9:30pm
Advance reservations are required - use this "more ...Contact Us" link
!! Programming thru July 2018 listed below !!
__________________________________________________________________________ _
Tastings are conducted exclusively by Mark Cassidy - Scottish Historian and Whisky Specialist at The Whisky Shop. Mark takes great pride introducing each whisky and the distilleries. His expertise and humor brings an outstanding perspective to understanding and enjoying whisky and ensures an educational and entertaining experience each time you attend!
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
April 19 & 28 / Program of GIANT Significance - Fruit Free, Grain Forward Whisky!
Have you been following the old trend and developed a liking for whisky matured or finished in sherry, madiera, port, wine, rum etc. casks? This program casts aside the grape to fully embrace the grain! The NEWEST trend is whisky matured in VIRGIN OAK and 1st fill boubon oak casks! I know... sounds kinda scary ... so non-fruity ...so dialed back - kinda like seeing your real hair color, or ... picture that xray machine at the airport :-)! We'll be serving the best the industry has to offer ($73.50 up to $235 a bottle) of single malt Scotch whisky that is matured in VIRGIN OAK and 1st fill bourbon oak casks! These aren't easy to find - this new "purist" trend is that new! Aren't you curious to see how your taste buds react? For most whisky enthusiasts this will be the 1st time experiencing the un-adulterated taste of whisky. The question we'll be asking - "will you want both on your shelf"? Join us! Recommended for all interest levels.
Thursday, 19 April / Program of GIANT SIGNIFICANCE!
Fruit Free, Grain Forward Whisky
Whisky: Priced $73.50 to $235 a bottle
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Price: $60pp
Flight of 4 / Tasting Size Pours / Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Served
Saturday, 28 April / Program of GIANT SIGNIFICANCE!
Fruit Free, Grain Forward Whisky
Whisky: Priced $73.50 to $235 a bottle
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: $125pp
Whisky: Flight of 5 / Full Pours / Paired to a 5-course Dinner
May 8 & 19 / "Floral and Fruity" Whisky - Peat's Not Invited!
Mark has painstakingly searched Scotland's distilleries to bring you this special flight. For the "curious" whisky drinker - this program is guaranteed to be an extraordinary introduction. For "enthusiasts and aficionados" who adore this category... expect rapture!! For those who missed the April Fruit Free program (on purpose? :-) ... this program returns your world to balance and we hope, you to The Tasting Room! Expect to taste a dram that elevates the spectrum of "floral and fruity"! Don't know what the heck we're talking about... join us! If you're partial to the full spectrum of white / rose wines... join us! If you like non-hoppy beer - join us! We'll be right in your wheelhouse! Been interested to try boutique Scottish distilleries - this is your program!
Tuesday, 8 May / Floral and Fruity Whisky - Peat's Not Invited!
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Price: $60pp
Flight of 4 / Tasting Size Pours / Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Served
Saturday, 19 May / Floral and Fruity Whisky - Peat's Not Invited!
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: $125pp
Whisky: Flight of 5 / Full Pours / Whisky Paired to a 5-course Dinner
June 7 & 23 / Blind Tasting of Global Single Malt Whiskies
We're going political and pose this question to you... "Can Scotland hold its position against increasing competition from the global single malt whisky market?" Some background history - for hundreds of years Scotland set the bar for single malt whisky and exclusively won Best In World with no competition! Until 3yrs ago ... Japan won, 2yrs ago Taiwan won and last year Canada won. YIKES!!! One year upsetting Scotland hmmm - but three years in a row?? Is it politics at play? We think it's time to smell the whisky, conduct a blind tasting, form our own opinion and discuss politics!!! Given that the global market learned how to make single malt whisky from Scotland - here's what we're wondering.... will Scotland ever win again? Will India, Germany, France, Sweden etc. be the next winners? Will Mark slip a Scottish whisky in for blind comparison ... we're not telling! Bring an open mind and plan on taking an extraordinary journey to judge for yourself. The flight will progress from floral & fruity to peaty & smokey and is recommended for all interest levels.
Thursday, 7 June / Blind Tasting of International Single Malt Whiskies
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Price: $70pp
Flight of 4 / Tasting Size Pours / Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Served
Saturday, 23 June / Blind Tasting of International Single Malt Whiskies
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: $125pp
Whisky: Flight of 5 / Full Pours / Whisky Paired to a 5-course Dinner
July 19 & 28 - Summer In The City - ALL Peat & Smoke Program
You love it.... they don't! Why?? What's this peat / smoke whisky preference all about? With this program, and flight of sublime single malt Scotch whisky, we'll explore all the nuances, myths, origins and techniques to introduce the extraordinary range of peated whisky. The scope of smokey whisky is as wide as there are red wines! You might be surprised to learn there are peated whiskies that are floral with MANY from which to choose from ... or you might prefer a smokey whisky that conjures up images of campfires, roasting marshmallows, burning asphalt, tarring your roof! Let's not forget the bbq ribs category - think juicy sweet or dry rub hot. Expect a menu that elevates this tasting experience and a flight that spans the spectrum of peat & smoke. Leave the bbq'ing to us for a night and join us for an epic bonfire of taste! Recommended for all interest levels.
Thursday, 19 July / Summer In The City - ALL Peat & Smoke Program
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Price: $70pp
Flight of 4 / Tasting Size Pours / Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Served
Saturday, 28 July / Summer In The City - ALL Peat & Smoke Program
Whisky: $$ to $$$
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: $135pp
Flight of 5 / Full Pours / Whisky Paired to a 5-course Dinner
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What to Expect at a "Never A Dry Moment" Tasting
- An intimate setting - maximum of 14 attendees
- Expect a flight of whisky that moves from "floral / fruity to peaty / smokey" (unless otherwise noted)
- We accommodate for food allergies / food restrictions with advance notification
- Advance reservations are required - use this "more ...Contact Us" link
Location: The Tasting Room at The Whisky Shop
360 Sutter Street / Downtown San Francisco
We look forward to welcoming you to The Tasting Room soon!
Gift Certificates Available
The Tasting Room is available to host your next private event!
- Bachelor & Bachlorette Parties
- Mother's Day / Father's Day
- Birthdays
- Weddings
- Any occassion!
OR... invite us to pour at your next event - we travel the Greater Bay Area
Slainte Mhor! = Gaelic: Good Health!
Pronounced: "Slange A Var!"
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