Juniper Presents: The History of Gin, A Gin Tasting Class

Dates and Times for this Past Event

Monday, Apr 15, 2024
Monday, Apr 1, 2024
Monday, Mar 18, 2024
Monday, Mar 4, 2024
Monday, Feb 19, 2024
Monday, Feb 5, 2024

Location

Juniper
222 E Congress St

Details

Classes will be held on the first and third Monday of each month, and will include a series of both gin and gin cocktail tastings. Dr. Wardy will guide guests through the history of gin and gin cocktails, along with anecdotes for cocktail connoisseurs interested in diving deeper in the fascinating and storied legacy of this beloved spirit. Classes are hosted every Monday from 7 pm until 8:30 pm, limited to 12 participants. Tickets are available for $80, with a $20 reservation (refundable up to 48 hours prior to the event). Please see below for more details.

Tasting Menu
Welcome Cocktail, (Aviation)
Genever Tasting
Martini Tasting (choice between a Dry & Dirty Martini)
Classic Cocktail Tasting (choice between Martinez and Negroni)
Modern Gin Tasting (choice between Bisbee Blue Gin, Bombay Sapphire Gin or Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin)
Modern Cocktail (choice between Botanist G&T or Strawberry Basil Smash)

Dr. Robert Wardy has been teaching Philosophy for 40 years. Educated at Yale and Cambridge, where he taught for many years before moving to Arizona. Additionally Dr. Wardy has been a lifelong juniper spirit and cocktail connoisseur, and in his youth worked in bars in both Montreal and Italy. He is thrilled to be working with Juniper to educate the Arizona Drinking Public in the ways of gin.