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Japanese Whisky

Taste fine Japanese whiskies while learning about the industry and its history.

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Japanese Whisky

Japanese Whisky

Taste fine Japanese whiskies while learning about the industry and its history.

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About

Japan's whisky industry started in the early 20th century when the first commercial whisky distilleries were opened, copying almost every aspect of Scotch distilleries. Since then, Japanese whisky has evolved its own traditions and styles, and its popularity has skyrocketed over the past couple decades. 

We'll taste a selection of Japanese whiskies and learn how they're made, how they're differentiated from Scotch, and where the industry is headed after its recent period of turbulent growth and new rulemaking.

Note: If you took this class last year, we'll do our best to mix up the whiskies we'll be tasting so you'll get to try something new.
 

Details

A $35 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything for the class.

Class Policies

  • Ages 21 and older with valid ID are welcome.
  • Please wear closed-toe shoes. 
  • You must be registered (no drop-ins).
Instructor
Christopher Gronbeck

Christopher is founder and former owner of The Barrel Thief Wine & Whiskey Bar in Seattle. He has a long history as an educator in the science and environment fields, and has taught wine and spirits and cocktails classes for more than 15 years. He serves as a judge at numerous wine and spirits competitions. Christopher loves everything about BARN and is active in the Kitchen Arts Studio as well as in Woodworking and Print & Book Arts.

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