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Tasting Class: WhistlePig: A Bold New Age Of American Whiskey

Thu, June 18, 2026 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)

Premier Wine & Spirits
3900 Maple Road
Amherst, NY 14226
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Legendary distiller Dave Pickerell created his dream playground for experimental whiskey, then left it to the youngest, most restless and re

WhistlePig Whiskey, the premier independent craft whiskey brand, leads the industry by pushing boundaries to create the boldest and best rye whiskeys globally. Their distinctiveness stems from our unconventional roots, free from generations of family tradition. They dare to dream big, act boldly, and embrace risk, constantly experimenting to produce one-of-a-kind whiskeys.

Featured Whiskies:

  • Cocktail start: WP Piggyback Rye Maple Old Fashioned - featuring the Maple Syrup produced on the farm
  • Whistle Pig Snout To Tail 10yr Bourbon
  • WhistlePig Old World Rye Bespoke Blend Aged 12 Years
  • WhistlePig Single Barrel Rye Aged 10 Years

Presenter, Alexis Story, Senior Market Manager. Hailing from New Jersey, Alexis Story is a hospitality industry professional with 15 years of experience spanning bartending, catering, brand ambassadorship, and now supplier sales with Whistlepig Whiskey. She has spent the past three years preaching the pig across New Jersey, combining deep product knowledge, hands‑on service experience, and strong relationship-building to grow on‑premise presence and drive brand loyalty.

Space is limited, so don't wait to register.

Registration costs $10, but all attendees will receive a $10 voucher to use at the store the day of the event! Light snacks from Premier Gourmet will also be served, and attendees will receive some tasting notes on the items they're sampling.

Note: All attendees must be 21 years or older and have appropriate documentation (ie, driver's license or passport) to verify their age.

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  • Premier Wine Spirits
  • Things to do in Amherst, NY
  • New York Wine & Food Events
  • Amherst Wine & Food Events

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