Whiskies of the World (WoW)

A Taste of Scotland: Understanding Scotch Whisky

This seminar on Scotch making and tasting will address Scotch Whisky blends and single malts, distilling style, cereal grains used and steps included in the finished product which are all crucial in identifying the differences in whiskies. This seminar will present 6 Scotch whiskies for tasting paired with matching hors d’oeuvres.

You will get recognized professional expertise on distilled spirits and wine from Russ Kempton, Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS).  Russ has been in the alcoholic beverage industry for over twenty-five years and has participated in over 1,400 seminars and training events, publicly and privately, related to distilled spirits and wine.  He has an excellent understanding and expertise of single malt Scotch, having traveled on numerous occasions to distilleries throughout Scotland; plus distilleries and wineries throughout North and South America.  Russ was a state brand ambassador for two leading Scotch whisky distilleries.  For the past 13 years he has been a visiting instructor in Survey of Beverage Alcohol classes at a major university in the southwest.  On multiple occasions by invitation only, Russ has presented this seminar at the prestigious Society of Wine Educators Conference (SWE).  For non-scotch drinkers, there will be 6 wines available.

When: Thursday, September 19

Where: Bennigan's, 237 South Main Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Cost: $50.00 for Wine Drinkers OR $100.00 for Scotch Drinkers

Coordinator:  Gauri-Shankar Guha

*Future WoW Seminars will include: Bourbon, Irish & Canadian

Note:

Certain risks of personal physical injury, property damage or other losses exist with respect to participation in camps/clinics/workshops, etc. at ASUJ. Participants must assume all risks of any such personal injuries, property damages, or other losses that participant may sustain as a result of participation in said events. Arkansas State University does not assume responsibility for payment of ambulance services, emergency room fees, prescriptions, or any other medical treatment.

This activity is a non-academic, non-degree seeking workshop offered as a community outreach initiative and is not affiliated with the university’s degree credit programs.