Blind Tasting with Heaven Hill
presented by Jack Choate, Western U.S. Whiskey Educator and Brand Ambassador at Heaven Hill Distillery
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date: Tuesday October 29, 2024
time: 7:00 - 9:00pm Pacific Time
location: The Phoenix [8480 W. 3rd St, 90048]
membership fee: $41


Advance enrollment is always required and must be 21+ to attend.
Cancellation refunds are given with email notification at least 48 hours prior to start time.
If the event is sold out please email us to be placed on the wait list.

We are very excited to host a special blind tasting event to challenge your senses and perception. Jack Choate will guide us through these expressions in the back room at The Phoenix. We aren’t focusing on the competitive side, more of the “enjoy what you like” vibe over lively conversation in this educational tasting. The general plan is to taste the bottles, do several polls, and then a full reveal. Jack’s passion for sharing whiskey, coupled with Heaven Hill Distillery’s award-winning portfolio will make for a fantastic evening of great whiskey + education.
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event schedule:
7:00pm welcome cocktail + light appetizers
7:30pm educational blind tasting format w/ Jack Choate
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line-up:
TBD
+ #SecretStash
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about the presenter:
Jack Choate is the West Coast Whiskey Educator & Ambassador for Heaven Hill Distillery, based in Los Angeles. Jack loves the story of whiskey and paired with his years of experience in the sales force, he thrives in education and field sales development for Heaven Hill Distillery’s award-winning portfolio. He was born and raised in the South, and says he was destined for a life in American Whiskey. “My mother used to rub bourbon on my gums when I was teething, and every major life milestone was marked with a bourbon-related gift: personalized Mint Julep cups for High School graduation, a handle of her favorite bourbon when I graduated from college, monogrammed Mint Julep Cups for my wife, Cait, and me on our wedding day. Bourbon was always around for life’s big moments. It made an impression on me.” (His mom’s favorite brand today? John E. Fitzgerald’s Larceny.) Jack joined Heaven Hill in 2014 and spent the first few years as Northern California On Premise Area Manager. He worked closely with distributors to execute strategic on-premise initiatives in and around the San Francisco Bay Area before moving into his role as Educator & Ambassador.

about The Phoenix:
The Phoenix LA offers the finest whiskey, cognac, bourbon & Scotch in the city, artful cocktails, craft beers on tap and a small, flavorful food menu. [link]
note:
• Please bring your own Glencairn(s) to the tasting, the club will NOT be providing glassware.
• Rideshare, public transportation, or designated driver is strongly encouraged.
• There is parking available at the Beverly Connection lot across the street.
• Please review our FAQs for any questions + information [link]
Big thanks to Jack Choate and Kay Stuart @ The Phoenix for making this happen!