Learn about the Whisk(e)ys of the world from a master

John Foyston | October 23, 2015 | Beer Education, Distilling, Events, Featured | No Comments

Portlander Stuart MacLean Ramsay once ran the BridgePort Brewpub and is an internationally known spirits expert and a great teacher and raconteur. He's also developing Whisky Back, a series of craft beers designed to complement great whiskys. credit: Ramsay's Dram — Portlander Stuart MacLean Ramsay once ran the BridgePort Brewpub and is an internationally known spirits expert and a great teacher and raconteur. He’s also developing WhiskyBack, a series of craft beers designed to complement great whiskys. (photo credit: Ramsay’s Dram)

Academy of Whisky Fall classes
1-4 p.m. Sundays, Ramsay’s Dram Home Campus, 2861 SE Woodward St.; $80/class, sign up here

Learn about the whisk(e)ys of the world from Stuart MacLean Ramsay, who’s leading a series of informative, entertaining sessions this fall. It’s not all book work by any means – you’ll taste a hearty selection of the best whiskies from each category, and explore the history and culture behind each dram and region, and you’ll enjoy a laugh or two along with your dram, because Ramsay – who years ago ran the old BridgePort brewpub – is a one of the world’s great drinking companions and has stories from a lifetime of experience. Class size is limited to 10 students and the first class is this Sunday Oct. 25.

October 25th: Speyside & Highland Single Malt Whisky

November 1st: Islay, Island & Cambeltown Single Malt Whisky

November 8th: Bourbon & Rye American Straight Whiskey

November 22nd: Cascadian Craft Whiskey

November 29th: International Whisk(e)y (Irish, Japanese & Canadian)

December 6th: Lowland Drams & Blended Scotch

Tags:Craft Whiskey, Ramsay's Dram, Stuart MacLean Ramsay, WhiskeyBack, whisky classes

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