ADWN-509: Distilled Spirits and Introduction to Mixology

This class is an analysis of historical and current distillation techniques and distilled spirits. Every category of distillates will be explored, through lecture, guest speakers, distillery visits, and class discussion. Professional spirit-tasting techniques and the relationship to distillation, barrel maturation, and flavoring techniques are also introduced and explored through extensive in-class tastings. Professional mixology techniques and methodologies are also introduced and explored through extensive in-class demonstrations.