Taking The Bite Out Of Whisk(e)y @ The Spirited Gourmet

Forget sipping tea with your pinky out—this is a rollicking, irreverent journey through the wide, weird world of whisk(e)y. We’re serving up the ultimate lineup: a shot of outlaw spirit with moonshine, the spicy swagger of rye whiskey, the smooth sweetness of Bourbon, the charming warmth of Irish whiskey, and the smoky mystery of Scotch.

No velvet ropes here—this is a class for people who want to sip, learn, and laugh their way through whisk(e)y history. Whether you’re a whisk(e)y rookie or a seasoned sipper, you’ll leave with a belly full of knowledge. By the end of the night, you’ll know your mash bill from your malt and your single malt from your blend. Come thirsty, leave a whiskey legend.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND "Taking The Bite Out Of Whisk(e)y" is a Level 1 survey course for beginners and enthusiasts. It assumes some exposure to whiskey but little or no formal spirits knowledge. This program is appropriate for both consumers and professionals in all wine, food, hospitality and service industries.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Students will learn technical tasting, the major whiskey types, and fundamentals of whiskey style. The emphasis is on providing an overview of whiskey and whiskey tasting, plus an understanding of your personal tastes and preferences.

PLEASE NOTE Whiskey & food menus are subject to change based on availability, inspiration, and whimsy!

WHISKEY MENU (tentative) Innis & Gunn Scottish Cask Aged Beer | Bully Boy White Whiskey | Old Overholt Rye Whiskey | Four Roses Bourbon | Slane Castle Irish Whiskey | Gordon & McPhail Single Malt Scotch

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Guests & students must be at least 21.

JONATHON ALSOP is founder & executive director of the Boston Wine School, author of The Wine Lover’s Devotional and , and a commentator for National Public Radio on WGBH | Boston Public Radio and Under The Radar.

He began writing about wine, food and travel in 1988 and emerged as a wine expert through his syndicated wine column. He has contributed numerous articles to the Associated Press, Frequent Flyer Magazine, La Vie Claire, Beverage Business Magazine, Mobil Travel Guides, Fodor’s Travel Guides, Boston Globe, and many others.

Jonathon founded the Boston Wine School in 2000 where he teaches wine and food classes in a dedicated 100% snob-free zone. His new book Wine Life: A Collection Of Verses will be published in 2025.

THE SPIRITED GOURMET | thespiritedgourmet.com | 448 Common Street, Belmont MA 02478

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The Spirited Gourmet, 448 Common Street, Belmont, United States