Sazerac House To Host Rare Whiskey Tasting Alongside Sazerac Cocktail Day Celebrations

For the first time ever, Sazerac House whiskey experts will lead a tasting of BTAC whiskeys, which is a series of limited edition and rare whiskeys from the acclaimed Buffalo Trace Distillery, brother homeplace to the Sazerac House. Other events include a celebration of the Sazerac Cocktail’s official cocktail of New Orleans status and a tasting of summer’s best batched cocktails.

Drink & Learn: A Punch Perfect Summer, Friday, June 14th
Join for an evening of cocktail exploration as diving into the art of batched cocktails, perfectly suited for summer gatherings. This elevated experience will be led by local Drinks Historian Elizabeth Pearce. Participants will enjoy four iconic cocktails as they discover the secrets behind balancing flavors, selecting quality ingredients, and mastering the art of batching cocktails for entertaining. $45 per guest, includes four cocktails.

BTAC Whiskey Grid Tasting, Saturday June 15th and Sunday June 16th, 2024
Indulge in an evening of bourbon exploration, guided by Sazerac House's very own Bourbon Expert, Gregg L. Triche. Embark on a sensory journey through the world of the 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection during this exclusive 90-minute tasting experience, timed perfectly for Father’s Day celebration. During the event, guests will be treated to five meticulously selected 3/4 oz pours of some of the most esteemed bourbons, designated as this year’s Buffalo Trace Antique Collection: Sazerac 18 Year Old, Eagle Rare 17 Year Old, William Larue Weller, George T. Stagg and Thomas Handy.  $175 per guest, includes appetizers and whiskey samples.

Sazerac Cocktail Day, Sunday, June 23rd, 2024
In celebration of the day in 2008 that the Sazerac Cocktail was named the official cocktail of New Orleans by the Louisiana State Legislature, guests will experience an elevated museum experience during regular hours and special Sazerac Cocktail Classes featuring Sazerac de Forge Cognac. During this special day, guests will be welcomed into the Sazerac House with a Coffee House cooler before transitioning to special Sazerac Cocktail Day only tastings of the spirits that make the Sazerac Cocktail so special, including:
§  Peychaud’s Bitters and Peychaud’s Aperitivo Spritz Samples in Peychaud’s Apothecary
§  Sazerac de Forge Cognac sampling in the Sazerac Cocktail section of the museum
§  Herbsaint cocktail and Sazerac Rye sampling on level 2 of the museum experience
Admission to the Sazerac House will be $10 per guest, Sazerac Cocktail classes will be $45 and include a Sazerac de Forge Cognac Sazerac.
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Tickets are available online at tickets.sazerachouse.com.