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Nine Sips To Understanding American Whiskey

Sat, November 15, 2025 (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

Cost: $80

Taste your way through nine different American-made whiskies that will reveal all you need to know to find your favorites.

Nine Sips to Understanding American Whiskey

Presented by ELIXIR — one of Whisky Advocate’s “Top Whisky Bars in America” and The Bourbon Review’s “99 Best Bourbon Bars in America.”

Like America itself, our whiskey is a blend of cultures, traditions, and bold innovation. In this fun, interactive class, you’ll taste your way through nine distinct styles that define the modern American whiskey landscape—from classic bourbons and spicy ryes to smooth corn whiskey and rich single malts.

Whether you’re brand new to whiskey or already a devoted fan, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of what’s in your glass and which styles speak to you.

What You’ll Experience

A guided tasting of nine American whiskeys, including brands like Mellow Corn, Four Roses, Maker’s Mark, Jack Daniel’s, and Westward

Flavor exploration: how grains, yeast, barrels, and aging all shape aroma, taste, and texture

History & storytelling: the origins, myths, and modern innovations of America’s whiskey culture

Tasting techniques: how to nose, sip, and appreciate whiskey

Confidence at the bar & bottle shop: know what you like and how to order it

You’ll Learn

What defines American whiskies and how they are both similar to and different from Scotch, Irish, & other styles

The distinctions between Bourbon, Rye, Tennessee, Blended, Corn, and American Single Malt

What a “mash bill” is—and its role in flavor development

Why some spell it whiskey and others whisky

The Lineup

Corn – Mellow Corn

American Blended – Tin Cup

Bourbon (Traditional) – Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

Bourbon (High Rye) – Four Roses Small Batch

Bourbon (Wheated) – Maker’s Mark

Tennessee Whiskey – Jack Daniel’s

Rye (High Rye) – Bulleit Rye

Rye (Traditional) – Old Forester Bottled-in-Bond

American Single Malt – Westward

Come sip, learn, and laugh with fellow whiskey lovers at Elixir, San Francisco’s historic second-oldest saloon. By the end of the night, you’ll not only understand how American whiskey is made—but also which ones you’ll be pouring next.

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ELIXIR classes are available for private bookings in the bar, at your home, or at any venue of your choice. For more information on private group or individual classes, email nick@elixirtogo.com or visit www.ElixirToGo.com

PLEASE NOTE: If fewer than five (5) people register for a class date, ticketholders will be rescheduled to the next available date. They will be informed of the change one week before the class, and the class on that date will be canceled. Please help us fill classes by sharing this ticketing link with friends, family, and work colleagues!

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