Whiskey Academy Class #3

The Kansas City Irish Center, located in its new home at Drexel Hall, celebrates, supports, preserves and promotes Irish culture through year-round programming and activities.

Kansas City Irish Center

It's class #3  of KC Irish Center 2021 Whiskey Academy, where you will learn about the history, traditions, and nuances of various whiskeys.

It&#x27;s time for class #3 of the KCIC 2021 Whiskey Academy! Join us as we continue to explore the “water of life” far beyond your everyday Jameson. Expand your knowledge and expertise as you gain the confidence you need to choose the perfect bottle. (participation in previous classes not required)At this time we are offering students the flexibility of livestreaming classes in the comfort of their own home or attending class in beautiful Drexel Hall on the KCIC campus. We are continuing to provide socially-distanced seating in the hall. All registered students will receive 8 whiskey samples + snacks. Whiskey expert George Vial will regale students with the background and nuances of eight distinct whiskeys as they learn the history and different methods of distilling. At the conclusion of each class, students will have the opportunity to order bottles of their favorites at a special participant-only discount, thanks to our friends at Browne&#x27;s Irish Market.On September 10th we&#x27;ll be sampling and learning about the &quot;Avant Guard&quot; - Who are the new kids on the block - what is the direction of Irish Whiskey since 2003 to now and beyond. Samples will include Boann Distillery The Whistler Blue Note 7 Year Single Malt, Royal Oaks Distillery Busker Pot Still, Achill Island Distillery Irish-American Whiskey Blend, Walsh Distilling Company Writers&#x27; Tears Copper Pot, Dingle Distillery Single Malt Batch #4, Sliabh League Distillery Silkie Legendary Dark, West Cork Distillery Glengarrif Series Peat Charred Cask Single Malt, Hinch Distillery Peated Cask.NOTE: Based on the current COVID-19 public health concerns in the Kansas City area, the Kansas City Irish Center has implemented new Covid-19 protocols for KCIC-sponsored events held inside Drexel Hall:Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination will be required for all patrons, staff and volunteers attending any KC Irish Center-sponsored event held inside Drexel Hall. Anyone attending without proof of full vaccination will need to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test administered in the past 72 hours. Physical or digital copy of required documentation will be accepted and must be accompanied by photo ID. Children under 12 years of age are not allowed to attend any events inside Drexel Hall while this policy is in effect. Masks are required while inside Drexel Hall, regardless of vaccination status, unless actively eating or drinking.FUTURE CLASSES: November 12th - The Best of The Best - End of Year - Reserve tasting, with a focus on Pot Still and Single Malt, such as Midleton, Bushmills, Dingle, Tullamore, among others*Whiskey samples subject to change based on availabilityFollowing COVID protocol, each participant (including our online students) will have pre-portioned samples and individually packaged snacks to complement each whiskey. Masking requirements will follow KCMO mandates in effect the date of the event. Current mask mandate requires all attendees wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking.

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