Malt Whisky Festival in San Francisco's Mission District

ELIXIR Malt Whisky Festival – Saturday, October 25, 1 pm – 4 pm

Scotch, Irish, Japanese, American, and more! Malt whisky is popular the world over, and we love them all!

This afternoon's tasting event features a curated lineup from iconic and emerging malt whisky producers, accompanied by classic cocktails and complimentary nibbles to keep you fueled for the tasting. There are only 50 tickets available to prevent overcrowding and long lines. It's everything the big tasting festivals are not!

What to expect:

You'll get a commemorative ELIXIR tasting glass and some other small gifts upon check-in, and then the room is yours to explore.

• Guests will enjoy sample-size pours from multiple brands, compare styles across both heritage and craft whiskies, and explore how each whiskey performs in a classic Highball.
• Ten different companies will be set up around the bar and outside in the parklet, offering a variety of samples for exploration.
• This friendly, social environment and 3-hour time frame will give you plenty of time to taste everything, grab some nibbles, meet some great people, and ask all the questions you have.
• At 3:30 PM, there will be an announcement, some giveaways, and last call.
• If not sold out in advance, tickets will be available on this website until the end of the event, so feel free to grab one and join us.

THE TASTING: Numerous brands from celebrated international malt whisky producers will be poured, including Bruichladdich, St. George, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh, Glendronach, Jack Daniels, Kanosuke, The Hearach, and more (to be announced on our Instagram and Facebook as they sign on). Each will showcase a range of new and old favorites, special expressions, and some swag giveaways, plus cocktail features, special ELIXIR collection discounted drams, small bites, and ELIXIR brand giveaways — all in one afternoon at San Francisco’s second-oldest saloon.

Highballs - Test how these malts perform in the ultimate malt cocktail: The Highball (with a variety of sodas to choose from)! Each producer will have a featured malt whisky to try for just $8 each!

Your ticket includes (50 ticket limit for the event):

• A newly-designed ELIXIR tasting glass
• 20+ samples of malt whiskies
• light snacks
• a 20% discount on all Elixir merchandise during the event
• a $10 ELIXIR gift card (usable at a later date)
• brand swag

And maybe some other surprises...

Below is a video of our recent Bourbon Festival

Who is ELIXIR?

Beyond being San Francisco's second-oldest saloon and pioneer of the modern cocktail revival, ELIXIR is regarded as one of the "Best Whisky Bars in America." After nearly 22 years in business, Proprietor H. Joseph Ehrmann is also one of the leading spirits, bartending, and cocktail authorities in the country, and veteran barman and Head Bartender Nick Madden is a judge in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the head whiskey buyer for the bar. Both will be on hand to answer questions and socialize!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Elixir, 3200 16th Street, San Francisco, United States

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