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Events in this collection
Raising the Bar: A D/6 Cocktail Masterclass
Sun, Mar 1, 3:00 PM
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Industry Seminar: The Classic Martini
Sun, Mar 1, 6:00 PM
Free
Industry Seminar: Introducing Condesa Gin - Tasting & Cocktail Reception
Tue, Mar 3, 1:00 PM
Free
Fenjiu: The Art of Light Aroma Baijiu
Tue, Mar 3, 1:30 PM
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Johnnie Walker Seminar
Tue, Mar 3, 4:00 PM
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Understanding Umeshu and Shochu
Wed, Mar 4, 3:00 PM
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Amaro Masterclass
Wed, Mar 4, 4:00 PM
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Patron Tasting Lab at Pourhouse
Thu, Mar 5, 6:00 PM
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Flavor Camp Single Malt Masterclass
Sun, Mar 8, 2:30 PM
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The History of the Hangover
Sun, Mar 9, 4:00 PM
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The History of Bitters: From Treating Snakebites to Aperitivo Hour
Sat, Mar 8, 2:30 PM
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Amaro Masterclass with Amaro del Capo
Thu, Mar 6, 4:00 PM
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The Road to the Globals!
Thu, Mar 6, 12:00 PM
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Pacific North-Best
Wed, Mar 5, 5:00 PM
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How To: Creative Cocktail Development
Wed, Mar 5, 2:00 PM
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Opposites Attract: The Story of Sip & Guzzle
Wed, Mar 5, 1:30 PM
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Agave Afternoon at The Watson
Wed, Mar 5, 11:30 AM
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Discover the Vibrant Flavours of Mexico with Don Julio Tequila
Tue, Mar 4, 12:00 PM
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Mexico's Best-Kept Secret
Mon, Mar 3, 5:00 PM
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Enter the Basbas
Sun, Mar 2, 5:00 PM
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The History of the Martini
Sun, Mar 2, 4:00 PM
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Cocktail Bitters: The ingredient that makes your cocktails shine
Sun, Mar 10, 2:00 PM
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Scrappy's Bitters Masterclass: Why a little bit can go a long way
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