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  • A bottle of Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight whiskey stands behind a matching filled coupe glass on a reflective surface, with dramatic warm lighting and smoke in the background.
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France 44 Events

The Woodford Way: An Evening with Woodford Reserve | September 10th | 6:00-7:30 p.m.

The Woodford Way: An Evening with Woodford Reserve | September 10th | 6:00-7:30 p.m.

$85.00
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Instructor: Rashidi Barret of Woodford Reserve

Class type: Take Notes! | These are our classic "lecture-styled" classes, where you're given lots of in-depth information by a knowledgeable instructor. Anyone is welcome to attend, but these classes are geared toward folks with more than a passing interest in the subject.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN THIS CLASS:

  • A deep-dive, instructor-led tasting.
  • A welcome cocktail.
  • A flight of 4 different whiskeys from Woodford Reserve, including France 44's own single barrel selection.
  • Light fare to enjoy during the class.
  • Special pricing on all featured bourbons.
  • Woodford reserve swag!
  • The opportunity to have purchased bottles etched with a customizable text and image.
  • Some lasting memories!
Since 1812, people have been distilling at the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, and there's good reason why Woodford Reserve chose that distillery to make their home in 1996. The Woodford Reserve name has been synonymous with exceptional bourbon made according to time-honored traditions ever since. Join us for an evening of fun and casual education as we try a variety of Woodford Reserve's whiskeys side-by-side so you can find your perfect pour, including France 44's very own single barrel selection. Attendees will also have the opportunity to have purchased bottles etched with a customizable text and image for a memorable keepsake after you've shared the contents of the bottle!

IMPORTANT STUFF: 

  • Participants must be 21 years old.
  • Tickets are non-refundable. If given a minimum of two days (48-hour) notice, we can issue you a class credit or transfer your tickets to a future class.
  • Please notify France 44 with any dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Parking in our lot is limited, however, parking is available on 44th Street, France Ave, and Drew Ave S.
  • France 44 is wheelchair accessible.
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MEET THE INSTRUCTOR:

Rashidi Barrett

Rashidi currently serves as the National Woodford Reserve
Ambassador for the Western United States.

His career began as a barman in 1998, shortly after serving as a United States Navy submariner and pursuing studies in chemistry at the University of Texas. Over the next 18 years, he honed his craft bartending on the East Coast and abroad, immersing himself in the art and science of cocktails, spirits, and flavor.

In 2012, Rashidi returned to Texas, where he deepened his
expertise through various world-class bar programs. His journey includes serving as the brand ambassador for Angel’s Envy bourbon in Texas for four years, interning with St. George Spirits for distillation and maturation studies, facilitating agave sustainability and sotol research for the Tequila Interchange Project, reinstating the Black Mixologist Collective (founded 1898) in 2017, broadening his knowledge in the Sake Sommelier Academy, and authoring a book on the science of flavor in spirits. In 2017, Rashidi joined the Suntory Global Spirits team as the central Texas On-Premise Manager, where he also held roles as the Protector of the Peat Suntory Scotch portfolio ambassador and the House of Suntory ambassador for Texas

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