We are proud to welcome one of the most popular authors, editor and publishers in the world of whiskey this coming Saturday, April 28. “American Whiskey 101 With Charles Cowdery” is an introduction to bourbon and other American whiskeys. You’ll learn what whiskey is, how it compares to other distilled spirits, and how American whiskey compares ot other world whiskeys, such as scotch, Canadian, and Irish. Production methods, recipes, tasting techniques, and history will be covered. Four whiskeys (Class theme ”All Bourbon, All 100 proof and Above”) will be tasted and discussed. The class will be informal and student participation is encouraged.
Charles K. Cowdery is the author of BOURBON, STRAIGHT: The Uncut and Unfiltered Story of American Whiskey and the producer/director of “Made and Bottled in Kentucky.” He writes for The Whisky Advocate, WHISKY Magazine, and other publications. He is editor and publisher of The Bourbon Country Reader, the only publication dedicated exclusively to American whiskey. He is a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame (2009) and a Kentucky Colonel. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.
As a marketing professional, Cowdery has worked in and around the American liquor industry for more than 25 years, including nine in Kentucky. His other books include Blues Legends(Gibbs Smith), 20 profiles of notable blues musicians. He does speaking appearances on both subjects, bourbon and blues.
Class size limit: 30 people (AND FILLING UP FAST- please call today!)
Time: 4-6 pm, 227 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601
Cost: $30 or $25 Cru Club Members. Prepaid registration only call 502-352-2600 (we accept VISA, Mastercard, AMEX) or come to Capital Cellars to sign up in person.
