A Taste of Scotland: Understanding Scotch Whiskey

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 be held at the 501 Restaurant at which 7 Scotch whiskies will be presented for tasting and tapas will be served. 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 1,100 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 11 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). (Dates 11/16/2012, 7:00—9:00 p.m. 501 Restaurant.  Contact gguha@astate.edu or call for details at (870) 972-3052)

 Date:    Tuesday, November 16, 2012

Time:    7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 

Where:  501 Restaurant
               2628 Phillips Drive
               Jonesboro, AR  72401

Cost:     $75.00 

Note:  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.  This class is not endorsed by the College of Fine Arts.