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Spirits in the Mountains

October 6, 2022 by Jessica Taylor Leave a Comment

Monthly Spirit Series

Monthly on Thursdays
Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 9, March 16

5:30 – 7 pm
$45 adult

21+ (ID Required)

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits guide Aaron Tomcak invites you into the world of spirits that will ignite you this winter season. Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections of whiskey, gin, or other delightful distillations curated by Aaron and let the spirit take you. Light snacks are provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak guides you in the world of spirits that will ignite the senses and warm you this season. Let the spirit take you as you taste and evaluate rare and celebrated top-shelf selections of whiskey, gin, or other delightful distillations. Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with spirits lifted!

Aaron Tomcak Bio:

Aaron Tomcak has owned the famous and fabulously diverse Mountain Spirits Liquors of Crested Butte since 2004. After receiving his certification as a Sommelier over sixteen years ago, Aaron has taught the popular “Wines for the Unpretentious” monthly seminars at a variety of local culinary establishments, where students taste wines from around the world, focusing on the both affordable and delicious. His study of wine has taken him to explore the best in Tuscany, California, Oregon and Washington. Aaron’s laid-back style puts his students at ease, creating a rewarding and pleasurable experience while remaining intensely educational and informative.

 

Thursday, December 15 | Bourbon: America’s Spirit | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak illuminates the world of “America’s Native Spirit”: Bourbon.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover the secrets in the mash that make this the spirit of the Old West. Light snacks provided.
Order your favorites in class, and discover your inner cowboy!

 

Thursday, January 19 | Gin: Spirit of Juniper | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits guide Aaron Tomcak invites you into the juniper-scented world of Gin.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover the difference between London Dry, Plymouth, Old Tom, and contemporary botanical-forward styles.
Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

 

Thursday, February 9 | Tequila: Spirit of Jalisco | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak leads you on an adventura of the agave plant and the native spirit of Jalisco, Mexico: Tequila.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover your preference between Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo.
Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

 

Thursday, March 16 | Scotch Whisky + Irish Whiskey: Spirits of the Celts | Tickets

When it comes to the spirit of the Celts, the “e” matters! Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak takes you on a wee journey in understanding the bare-knuckle rivalry between Scotch Whisky + Irish Whiskey.

Tipple up to 6 braw whiskeys and taste the difference between single malts from either side of the Irish sea, and come away understanding why it’s called the Water of Life. Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class and, Slàinte!

Tagged With: culinary arts, spirit class, spirits in the mountains, tasting series

Spirits in the Mountains

October 6, 2022 by Jessica Taylor Leave a Comment

Monthly Spirit Series

Monthly on Thursdays
Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 9, March 16

5:30 – 7 pm
$45 adult

21+ (ID Required)

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits guide Aaron Tomcak invites you into the world of spirits that will ignite you this winter season. Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections of whiskey, gin, or other delightful distillations curated by Aaron and let the spirit take you. Light snacks are provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak guides you in the world of spirits that will ignite the senses and warm you this season. Let the spirit take you as you taste and evaluate rare and celebrated top-shelf selections of whiskey, gin, or other delightful distillations. Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with spirits lifted!

Aaron Tomcak Bio:

Aaron Tomcak has owned the famous and fabulously diverse Mountain Spirits Liquors of Crested Butte since 2004. After receiving his certification as a Sommelier over sixteen years ago, Aaron has taught the popular “Wines for the Unpretentious” monthly seminars at a variety of local culinary establishments, where students taste wines from around the world, focusing on the both affordable and delicious. His study of wine has taken him to explore the best in Tuscany, California, Oregon and Washington. Aaron’s laid-back style puts his students at ease, creating a rewarding and pleasurable experience while remaining intensely educational and informative.

 

Thursday, December 15 | Bourbon: America’s Spirit | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak illuminates the world of “America’s Native Spirit”: Bourbon.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover the secrets in the mash that make this the spirit of the Old West. Light snacks provided.
Order your favorites in class, and discover your inner cowboy!

 

Thursday, January 19 | Gin: Spirit of Juniper | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits guide Aaron Tomcak invites you into the juniper-scented world of Gin.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover the difference between London Dry, Plymouth, Old Tom, and contemporary botanical-forward styles.
Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

 

Thursday, February 9 | Tequila: Spirit of Jalisco | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak leads you on an adventura of the agave plant and the native spirit of Jalisco, Mexico: Tequila.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover your preference between Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo.
Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

 

Thursday, March 16 | Scotch Whisky + Irish Whiskey: Spirits of the Celts | Tickets

When it comes to the spirit of the Celts, the “e” matters! Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak takes you on a wee journey in understanding the bare-knuckle rivalry between Scotch Whisky + Irish Whiskey.

Tipple up to 6 braw whiskeys and taste the difference between single malts from either side of the Irish sea, and come away understanding why it’s called the Water of Life. Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class and, Slàinte!

Tagged With: culinary arts, spirit class, spirits in the mountains, tasting series

Spirits in the Mountains

October 6, 2022 by Jessica Taylor Leave a Comment

Monthly Spirit Series

Monthly on Thursdays
Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 9, March 16

5:30 – 7 pm
$45 adult

21+ (ID Required)

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits guide Aaron Tomcak invites you into the world of spirits that will ignite you this winter season. Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections of whiskey, gin, or other delightful distillations curated by Aaron and let the spirit take you. Light snacks are provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak guides you in the world of spirits that will ignite the senses and warm you this season. Let the spirit take you as you taste and evaluate rare and celebrated top-shelf selections of whiskey, gin, or other delightful distillations. Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with spirits lifted!

Aaron Tomcak Bio:

Aaron Tomcak has owned the famous and fabulously diverse Mountain Spirits Liquors of Crested Butte since 2004. After receiving his certification as a Sommelier over sixteen years ago, Aaron has taught the popular “Wines for the Unpretentious” monthly seminars at a variety of local culinary establishments, where students taste wines from around the world, focusing on the both affordable and delicious. His study of wine has taken him to explore the best in Tuscany, California, Oregon and Washington. Aaron’s laid-back style puts his students at ease, creating a rewarding and pleasurable experience while remaining intensely educational and informative.

 

Thursday, December 15 | Bourbon: America’s Spirit | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak illuminates the world of “America’s Native Spirit”: Bourbon.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover the secrets in the mash that make this the spirit of the Old West. Light snacks provided.
Order your favorites in class, and discover your inner cowboy!

 

Thursday, January 19 | Gin: Spirit of Juniper | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits guide Aaron Tomcak invites you into the juniper-scented world of Gin.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover the difference between London Dry, Plymouth, Old Tom, and contemporary botanical-forward styles.
Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

 

Thursday, February 9 | Tequila: Spirit of Jalisco | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak leads you on an adventura of the agave plant and the native spirit of Jalisco, Mexico: Tequila.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover your preference between Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo.
Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

 

Thursday, March 16 | Scotch Whisky + Irish Whiskey: Spirits of the Celts | Tickets

When it comes to the spirit of the Celts, the “e” matters! Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak takes you on a wee journey in understanding the bare-knuckle rivalry between Scotch Whisky + Irish Whiskey.

Tipple up to 6 braw whiskeys and taste the difference between single malts from either side of the Irish sea, and come away understanding why it’s called the Water of Life. Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class and, Slàinte!

Tagged With: culinary arts, spirit class, spirits in the mountains, tasting series

Spirits in the Mountains

October 6, 2022 by Jessica Taylor Leave a Comment

Monthly Spirit Series

Monthly on Thursdays
Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 9, March 16

5:30 – 7 pm
$45 adult

21+ (ID Required)

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits guide Aaron Tomcak invites you into the world of spirits that will ignite you this winter season. Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections of whiskey, gin, or other delightful distillations curated by Aaron and let the spirit take you. Light snacks are provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak guides you in the world of spirits that will ignite the senses and warm you this season. Let the spirit take you as you taste and evaluate rare and celebrated top-shelf selections of whiskey, gin, or other delightful distillations. Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with spirits lifted!

Aaron Tomcak Bio:

Aaron Tomcak has owned the famous and fabulously diverse Mountain Spirits Liquors of Crested Butte since 2004. After receiving his certification as a Sommelier over sixteen years ago, Aaron has taught the popular “Wines for the Unpretentious” monthly seminars at a variety of local culinary establishments, where students taste wines from around the world, focusing on the both affordable and delicious. His study of wine has taken him to explore the best in Tuscany, California, Oregon and Washington. Aaron’s laid-back style puts his students at ease, creating a rewarding and pleasurable experience while remaining intensely educational and informative.

 

Thursday, December 15 | Bourbon: America’s Spirit | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak illuminates the world of “America’s Native Spirit”: Bourbon.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover the secrets in the mash that make this the spirit of the Old West. Light snacks provided.
Order your favorites in class, and discover your inner cowboy!

 

Thursday, January 19 | Gin: Spirit of Juniper | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits guide Aaron Tomcak invites you into the juniper-scented world of Gin.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover the difference between London Dry, Plymouth, Old Tom, and contemporary botanical-forward styles.
Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

 

Thursday, February 9 | Tequila: Spirit of Jalisco | Tickets

Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak leads you on an adventura of the agave plant and the native spirit of Jalisco, Mexico: Tequila.

Nose, taste, and evaluate up to 6 top-shelf selections and discover your preference between Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo.
Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class, and leave with lifted spirits!

 

Thursday, March 16 | Scotch Whisky + Irish Whiskey: Spirits of the Celts | Tickets

When it comes to the spirit of the Celts, the “e” matters! Certified sommelier and Mountain Spirits owner Aaron Tomcak takes you on a wee journey in understanding the bare-knuckle rivalry between Scotch Whisky + Irish Whiskey.

Tipple up to 6 braw whiskeys and taste the difference between single malts from either side of the Irish sea, and come away understanding why it’s called the Water of Life. Light snacks provided. Order your favorites in class and, Slàinte!

Tagged With: culinary arts, spirit class, spirits in the mountains, tasting series

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