Presented by Boozephreaks,
The Museum of the American Cocktail,
and Raff Distillerie
When the gin craze captured Britain in the 1700s, distillers often produced high-strength, difficult-to-swallow gin. This led consumers to add herbs and sweeten it, creating the first gin cordials and Old Tom gins. But as moderation took over, sweetened gin styles disappeared and the spirit became more refined. An age was lost…
Today, this sweetened gin cordial style is returning, and it’s not just sloe gin! There are fantastic new cordials out there for thoughtful bartenders. Come to this brief seminar to learn more about the Gin Cordial age, what created the distinct style, and why it’s returning to charm us.
You’ll get to taste the well-known Pimm’s (yes, it’s a gin cordial!), Sipsmith Sloe Gin, Anchor Old Tom (made in San Francisco) and Pomp & Whimsy, a new cordial created by Dr. Nicola Nice. Pomp & Whimsy has a delicate, highly unusual and eye-opening combination of flavors, including cucumber, lychee, jasmine, raspberry and grapefruit.
To cap off the seminar, we’ll have a public / industry mixer happy hour. You’ll have to chance to converse with local bartenders and curious gin lovers in the “Gin Palace” at Whitechapel, San Francisco’s destination for gin. Mini cocktails will demonstrate our cordials’ versatility in shaken, built and stirred form!
In this seminar you’ll get:
A brief history of gin and gin palaces
An overview of the cordial category
A taste of a few modern gin cordials
Mini cocktails featuring this long lost love
A chance to mix with industry leaders & cocktail enthusiasts
This event is perfect for craft spirits lovers, local explorers, as a special event, a gift, a date, or simply for those who want to learn more. Book now to secure your place!
Once you enter Whitechapel, you’ll find Dr Inkwell in the Gin Palace at the back. You must be 21+ to enter.
About The Museum of the American Cocktail
The Museum of the American Cocktail (MOTAC), a division of the nonprofit National Food & Beverage Foundation, celebrates a singular cultural icon and develops its craft, field, and market through exhibits, programming, and a range of media. Founded by craft cocktail pioneer Dale DeGroff and a group of eminent cocktail authorities, MOTAC preserves and develops a rich facet of American—and global—culture, advances the profession of bartending, and expands consumer knowledge of mixology. Led by Director Philip Dobard, it maintains permanent collections in Los Angeles and New Orleans and provides educational resources to professionals and enthusiasts in the fine art of crafting the cocktail through a series of seminars and other programs conducted by the world's foremost experts in locations across the country and globe, among them Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
About Whitechapel
Whitechapel is the vision of bartender Alex Smith (Novela, Gitane, Gather, Honor Bar, SF Chronicle Bar Star 2011) and Smuggler’s Cove owner Martin Cate (World’s 50 best bars 2011-12-13-14 (Drinks International), 50 Greatest Bars on Earth (The Times of London), Best Bars in America 2013 (Esquire Magazine), and Best Cocktails in San Francisco 2014 (SF WeeklyReaders’ Poll). Along with John Park, Managing Partner of Novela, Whitechapel is not just a destination for gin lovers, but for everyone looking to experience remarkable cocktails and food expertly prepared in an incredible setting.
About Raff Distillerie
Makers of spirits imbued with San Francisco history, Raff Distillerie was founded by Carter Raff in 2011. Carter has built the company from the ground up, literally. With his relentlessly curious mind and resourceful approach, Carter has built and welded his own stills from scratch. Originally situated on Treasure Island, the small batch craft distillery moved to Bayview in 2018 to expand their offerings. In addition to the award-winning Bummer & Lazarus Gin, named for the rat-hunting dogs of the 1860s, Raff Distillerie also makes Emperor Norton Absinthe, named for the notable self-proclaimed ruler of San Francisco from the same time period, and Barbary Coast Rhum, named for the area where all three roamed. This is the first event at their new space.
About Doctor Inkwell
The founder of Boozephreaks, Doctor Inkwell, has been a guest speaker at the Exploratorium's Science of Cocktails and is the host of the "In The Know" spirits segment on local program CHN Now. As a spirits expert, the good Doctor advises with distillers, creates cocktail programs and enjoys sharing his passion for the taste, culture and history of international spirits. His moniker is his mission: he doesn't want you to drink more, but to drink well.
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The Museum of the American Cocktail,
and Raff Distillerie
When the gin craze captured Britain in the 1700s, distillers often produced high-strength, difficult-to-swallow gin. This led consumers to add herbs and sweeten it, creating the first gin cordials and Old Tom gins. But as moderation took over, sweetened gin styles disappeared and the spirit became more refined. An age was lost…
Today, this sweetened gin cordial style is returning, and it’s not just sloe gin! There are fantastic new cordials out there for thoughtful bartenders. Come to this brief seminar to learn more about the Gin Cordial age, what created the distinct style, and why it’s returning to charm us.
You’ll get to taste the well-known Pimm’s (yes, it’s a gin cordial!), Sipsmith Sloe Gin, Anchor Old Tom (made in San Francisco) and Pomp & Whimsy, a new cordial created by Dr. Nicola Nice. Pomp & Whimsy has a delicate, highly unusual and eye-opening combination of flavors, including cucumber, lychee, jasmine, raspberry and grapefruit.
To cap off the seminar, we’ll have a public / industry mixer happy hour. You’ll have to chance to converse with local bartenders and curious gin lovers in the “Gin Palace” at Whitechapel, San Francisco’s destination for gin. Mini cocktails will demonstrate our cordials’ versatility in shaken, built and stirred form!
In this seminar you’ll get:
A brief history of gin and gin palaces
An overview of the cordial category
A taste of a few modern gin cordials
Mini cocktails featuring this long lost love
A chance to mix with industry leaders & cocktail enthusiasts
This event is perfect for craft spirits lovers, local explorers, as a special event, a gift, a date, or simply for those who want to learn more. Book now to secure your place!
Once you enter Whitechapel, you’ll find Dr Inkwell in the Gin Palace at the back. You must be 21+ to enter.
About The Museum of the American Cocktail
The Museum of the American Cocktail (MOTAC), a division of the nonprofit National Food & Beverage Foundation, celebrates a singular cultural icon and develops its craft, field, and market through exhibits, programming, and a range of media. Founded by craft cocktail pioneer Dale DeGroff and a group of eminent cocktail authorities, MOTAC preserves and develops a rich facet of American—and global—culture, advances the profession of bartending, and expands consumer knowledge of mixology. Led by Director Philip Dobard, it maintains permanent collections in Los Angeles and New Orleans and provides educational resources to professionals and enthusiasts in the fine art of crafting the cocktail through a series of seminars and other programs conducted by the world's foremost experts in locations across the country and globe, among them Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
About Whitechapel
Whitechapel is the vision of bartender Alex Smith (Novela, Gitane, Gather, Honor Bar, SF Chronicle Bar Star 2011) and Smuggler’s Cove owner Martin Cate (World’s 50 best bars 2011-12-13-14 (Drinks International), 50 Greatest Bars on Earth (The Times of London), Best Bars in America 2013 (Esquire Magazine), and Best Cocktails in San Francisco 2014 (SF WeeklyReaders’ Poll). Along with John Park, Managing Partner of Novela, Whitechapel is not just a destination for gin lovers, but for everyone looking to experience remarkable cocktails and food expertly prepared in an incredible setting.
About Raff Distillerie
Makers of spirits imbued with San Francisco history, Raff Distillerie was founded by Carter Raff in 2011. Carter has built the company from the ground up, literally. With his relentlessly curious mind and resourceful approach, Carter has built and welded his own stills from scratch. Originally situated on Treasure Island, the small batch craft distillery moved to Bayview in 2018 to expand their offerings. In addition to the award-winning Bummer & Lazarus Gin, named for the rat-hunting dogs of the 1860s, Raff Distillerie also makes Emperor Norton Absinthe, named for the notable self-proclaimed ruler of San Francisco from the same time period, and Barbary Coast Rhum, named for the area where all three roamed. This is the first event at their new space.
About Doctor Inkwell
The founder of Boozephreaks, Doctor Inkwell, has been a guest speaker at the Exploratorium's Science of Cocktails and is the host of the "In The Know" spirits segment on local program CHN Now. As a spirits expert, the good Doctor advises with distillers, creates cocktail programs and enjoys sharing his passion for the taste, culture and history of international spirits. His moniker is his mission: he doesn't want you to drink more, but to drink well.
Presented by Boozephreaks,
The Museum of the American Cocktail,
and Raff Distillerie
When the gin craze captured Britain in the 1700s, distillers often produced high-strength, difficult-to-swallow gin. This led consumers to add herbs and sweeten it, creating the first gin cordials and Old Tom gins. But as moderation took over, sweetened gin styles disappeared and the spirit became more refined. An age was lost…
Today, this sweetened gin cordial style is returning, and it’s not just sloe gin! There are fantastic new cordials out there for thoughtful bartenders. Come to this brief seminar to learn more about the Gin Cordial age, what created the distinct style, and why it’s returning to charm us.
You’ll get to taste the well-known Pimm’s (yes, it’s a gin cordial!), Sipsmith Sloe Gin, Anchor Old Tom (made in San Francisco) and Pomp & Whimsy, a new cordial created by Dr. Nicola Nice. Pomp & Whimsy has a delicate, highly unusual and eye-opening combination of flavors, including cucumber, lychee, jasmine, raspberry and grapefruit.
To cap off the seminar, we’ll have a public / industry mixer happy hour. You’ll have to chance to converse with local bartenders and curious gin lovers in the “Gin Palace” at Whitechapel, San Francisco’s destination for gin. Mini cocktails will demonstrate our cordials’ versatility in shaken, built and stirred form!
In this seminar you’ll get:
A brief history of gin and gin palaces
An overview of the cordial category
A taste of a few modern gin cordials
Mini cocktails featuring this long lost love
A chance to mix with industry leaders & cocktail enthusiasts
This event is perfect for craft spirits lovers, local explorers, as a special event, a gift, a date, or simply for those who want to learn more. Book now to secure your place!
Once you enter Whitechapel, you’ll find Dr Inkwell in the Gin Palace at the back. You must be 21+ to enter.
About The Museum of the American Cocktail
The Museum of the American Cocktail (MOTAC), a division of the nonprofit National Food & Beverage Foundation, celebrates a singular cultural icon and develops its craft, field, and market through exhibits, programming, and a range of media. Founded by craft cocktail pioneer Dale DeGroff and a group of eminent cocktail authorities, MOTAC preserves and develops a rich facet of American—and global—culture, advances the profession of bartending, and expands consumer knowledge of mixology. Led by Director Philip Dobard, it maintains permanent collections in Los Angeles and New Orleans and provides educational resources to professionals and enthusiasts in the fine art of crafting the cocktail through a series of seminars and other programs conducted by the world's foremost experts in locations across the country and globe, among them Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
About Whitechapel
Whitechapel is the vision of bartender Alex Smith (Novela, Gitane, Gather, Honor Bar, SF Chronicle Bar Star 2011) and Smuggler’s Cove owner Martin Cate (World’s 50 best bars 2011-12-13-14 (Drinks International), 50 Greatest Bars on Earth (The Times of London), Best Bars in America 2013 (Esquire Magazine), and Best Cocktails in San Francisco 2014 (SF WeeklyReaders’ Poll). Along with John Park, Managing Partner of Novela, Whitechapel is not just a destination for gin lovers, but for everyone looking to experience remarkable cocktails and food expertly prepared in an incredible setting.
About Raff Distillerie
Makers of spirits imbued with San Francisco history, Raff Distillerie was founded by Carter Raff in 2011. Carter has built the company from the ground up, literally. With his relentlessly curious mind and resourceful approach, Carter has built and welded his own stills from scratch. Originally situated on Treasure Island, the small batch craft distillery moved to Bayview in 2018 to expand their offerings. In addition to the award-winning Bummer & Lazarus Gin, named for the rat-hunting dogs of the 1860s, Raff Distillerie also makes Emperor Norton Absinthe, named for the notable self-proclaimed ruler of San Francisco from the same time period, and Barbary Coast Rhum, named for the area where all three roamed. This is the first event at their new space.
About Doctor Inkwell
The founder of Boozephreaks, Doctor Inkwell, has been a guest speaker at the Exploratorium's Science of Cocktails and is the host of the "In The Know" spirits segment on local program CHN Now. As a spirits expert, the good Doctor advises with distillers, creates cocktail programs and enjoys sharing his passion for the taste, culture and history of international spirits. His moniker is his mission: he doesn't want you to drink more, but to drink well.
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The Museum of the American Cocktail,
and Raff Distillerie
When the gin craze captured Britain in the 1700s, distillers often produced high-strength, difficult-to-swallow gin. This led consumers to add herbs and sweeten it, creating the first gin cordials and Old Tom gins. But as moderation took over, sweetened gin styles disappeared and the spirit became more refined. An age was lost…
Today, this sweetened gin cordial style is returning, and it’s not just sloe gin! There are fantastic new cordials out there for thoughtful bartenders. Come to this brief seminar to learn more about the Gin Cordial age, what created the distinct style, and why it’s returning to charm us.
You’ll get to taste the well-known Pimm’s (yes, it’s a gin cordial!), Sipsmith Sloe Gin, Anchor Old Tom (made in San Francisco) and Pomp & Whimsy, a new cordial created by Dr. Nicola Nice. Pomp & Whimsy has a delicate, highly unusual and eye-opening combination of flavors, including cucumber, lychee, jasmine, raspberry and grapefruit.
To cap off the seminar, we’ll have a public / industry mixer happy hour. You’ll have to chance to converse with local bartenders and curious gin lovers in the “Gin Palace” at Whitechapel, San Francisco’s destination for gin. Mini cocktails will demonstrate our cordials’ versatility in shaken, built and stirred form!
In this seminar you’ll get:
A brief history of gin and gin palaces
An overview of the cordial category
A taste of a few modern gin cordials
Mini cocktails featuring this long lost love
A chance to mix with industry leaders & cocktail enthusiasts
This event is perfect for craft spirits lovers, local explorers, as a special event, a gift, a date, or simply for those who want to learn more. Book now to secure your place!
Once you enter Whitechapel, you’ll find Dr Inkwell in the Gin Palace at the back. You must be 21+ to enter.
About The Museum of the American Cocktail
The Museum of the American Cocktail (MOTAC), a division of the nonprofit National Food & Beverage Foundation, celebrates a singular cultural icon and develops its craft, field, and market through exhibits, programming, and a range of media. Founded by craft cocktail pioneer Dale DeGroff and a group of eminent cocktail authorities, MOTAC preserves and develops a rich facet of American—and global—culture, advances the profession of bartending, and expands consumer knowledge of mixology. Led by Director Philip Dobard, it maintains permanent collections in Los Angeles and New Orleans and provides educational resources to professionals and enthusiasts in the fine art of crafting the cocktail through a series of seminars and other programs conducted by the world's foremost experts in locations across the country and globe, among them Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
About Whitechapel
Whitechapel is the vision of bartender Alex Smith (Novela, Gitane, Gather, Honor Bar, SF Chronicle Bar Star 2011) and Smuggler’s Cove owner Martin Cate (World’s 50 best bars 2011-12-13-14 (Drinks International), 50 Greatest Bars on Earth (The Times of London), Best Bars in America 2013 (Esquire Magazine), and Best Cocktails in San Francisco 2014 (SF WeeklyReaders’ Poll). Along with John Park, Managing Partner of Novela, Whitechapel is not just a destination for gin lovers, but for everyone looking to experience remarkable cocktails and food expertly prepared in an incredible setting.
About Raff Distillerie
Makers of spirits imbued with San Francisco history, Raff Distillerie was founded by Carter Raff in 2011. Carter has built the company from the ground up, literally. With his relentlessly curious mind and resourceful approach, Carter has built and welded his own stills from scratch. Originally situated on Treasure Island, the small batch craft distillery moved to Bayview in 2018 to expand their offerings. In addition to the award-winning Bummer & Lazarus Gin, named for the rat-hunting dogs of the 1860s, Raff Distillerie also makes Emperor Norton Absinthe, named for the notable self-proclaimed ruler of San Francisco from the same time period, and Barbary Coast Rhum, named for the area where all three roamed. This is the first event at their new space.
About Doctor Inkwell
The founder of Boozephreaks, Doctor Inkwell, has been a guest speaker at the Exploratorium's Science of Cocktails and is the host of the "In The Know" spirits segment on local program CHN Now. As a spirits expert, the good Doctor advises with distillers, creates cocktail programs and enjoys sharing his passion for the taste, culture and history of international spirits. His moniker is his mission: he doesn't want you to drink more, but to drink well.
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