Japanese Whisky
Taste fine Japanese whiskies while learning about the industry and its history.
Japan's whisky industry started in the early 20th century when the first commercial whisky distilleries were opened, copying almost every aspect of Scotch distilleries. Since then, Japanese whisky has evolved its own traditions and styles, and its popularity has skyrocketed over the past couple decades. We'll taste a selection of Japanese whiskies and learn how they're made, how they're differentiated from Scotch, and where the industry is headed after its recent period of turbulent growth.
Instructor
Christopher was founder and owner of The Barrel Thief Wine & Whiskey Bar in Seattle from 2012 to 2022, and has been a wine & spirits educator for 20 years. Christopher serves as a judge at wine & spirits competitions, and has been teaching beverage classes at BARN since 2023.
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