France 44 Events
Bittersweet Symphony: A Vermouth Tasting Experience | October 14th | 6:00-7:30pm
Bittersweet Symphony: A Vermouth Tasting Experience | October 14th | 6:00-7:30pm
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Instructor: Kaleigh Swift
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 vermouths from across the world in a range of styles.
- A chance to smell and taste the individual dried ingredients that make up vermouths.
- Light fare to snack on.
- Special pricing on all featured beverages.
- Some lasting memories!
Join our vermouth enthusiast, Kaleigh Swift, as she explores the history, culture, and creation of vermouth. Originally created as a medicinal tonic, this popular class of aperitifs is so much more than just another cocktail ingredient and deserves to be savored on its own. We'll go over how vermouth is made by smelling our way through the many unique ingredients it can be made from before we sip a variety of styles from traditional Italian, French, and Spanish vermouths to the modern expressions of this famous palate opener. Enjoy a curated selection of small bites that pair perfectly with the versatile world of vermouth.
IMPORTANT STUFF:
- Participants must be 21 years old.
- Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot attend a class you have registered for, registration may be transferable to another France 44 class if given a 48 hour notice.
- 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.


MEET THE INSTRUCTOR:
Kaleigh Swift
Kaleigh received her WSET 1-3 certifications through France 44 Wines and Spirits where she works part time on the events team and assists and teaches public classes. She works full time in communications at the University of Minnesota. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, playing and watching volleyball, spending time with her cats and working on house projects.