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Introduction to Whiskey with The Whisky Steward

May 15, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join Certified Whisky instructor Alex Chang, The Whisky Steward at the Kismet Cowork – Spring Arts location to celebrate this time honored favorite the best way possible, exploring all things Whiskey! Throughout the evening explore the whiskeys of America, Ireland, Scotland, Canada and Japan and try different varieties including Bourbon, Scotch, Irish and Rye. Whether you prefer whiskey or whisky, let a Certified Whisky Instructor show you the wonderful differences as you sample approximately 8 different selections. There will be light fare served during the class.

Attendees will receive:

Education on the differences and subtleties of whiskey
Up to 8 different samples of whiskey
Light fare
Fun evening with new and old friends
Great view of the city on the sixth floor of Kismet Cowork

Meet Alex Chang:

Alex Chang is the first Certified Whisky Ambassador Instructor in Pennsylvania and has been officially assigned by the Whisky Ambassador Programme in Scotland to be a course instructor. He is also a Certified Executive Bourbon Steward of the Stave & Thief Society & Moonshine University. The program is recognized as the official Bourbon Certification of the Kentucky Distiller’s Association. Alex also has his World Masterclass of Whisky certificate, Wine & Spirits Education Trust’s WSET Level 2 Spirits and his Fundamentals of Distilling certificate from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling. Lastly, he heads the Philadelphia Whiskey Society and is also the founder of the Taichung Whisky Society in Taiwan giving him a global perspective on whisky.

Venue

Kismet Cowork Spring Arts
448 North 10th Street #6th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19123 US
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