Craft vs. Major US Whiskey
Craft vs. Major US Whiskey
New York, NY
The small guys’ share in the global American whiskey consumption remains tiny, but it’s growing at a fast pace. You’ve all had some really “interesting” locally made hard liquor, right? But you still think the standard edition of Buffalo Trace Bourbon beats most of the Craft bottling…it’s changing!…
Thursday, September 12 2019
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
Japanese Whisky
Japanese Whisky
New York, NY
It’s all the rage right now! You’d better know why this category hits the spot. Copper & Oak has the largest selection of Japanese whiskies available in a bar in the whole country, so you better believe we know a great deal about it. Japanese oak, Japanese know-how and a heavy liking for whisk(e)y …
Thursday, July 11 2019
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
Repeal Toast
Repeal Toast
New York, NY
Come in to celebrate the passage of the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution on December 5, 1933. In other words, the repeal of prohibition. We'll celebrate the 85th anniversary of this important milestone by sipping some prohibition era (i.e. old) whiskey. You'll enjoy your f…
Wednesday, December 5 2018
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Tequila vs. Mezcal
Tequila vs. Mezcal
New York, NY
Technically, Tequila is one specific type of Mezcal…Modern urban sipping commands re-visiting these Mexican Pride loaded spirits. You don’t shoot Tequila anymore, and you practice your Spanish over the obscure agave variety names. This class, our first in a series of “Spirituous Battles” will show …
Thursday, October 10 2019
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
Passport 2019
Passport 2019
New York, NY
Copper & Oak Passport 2019 Choose 10 ounces from 27 bottles. $450/ticket all inclusive of taxes and gratuity: Kick-off “cocktail” reception before the official start on Sunday, June 30th from 4 to 6 pm Passport program runs from Sunday, June 30th (6pm). thru Sunday, September 1st (10pm). Out o…
Sun, Jun 30 2019
6:00 PM
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Sun, Sep 1 2019
10:00 PM
Bourbon vs. Rye
Bourbon vs. Rye
New York, NY
Rye is clearly the backbone of most Bourbons…yet, the “wheaters” lovers will tell you otherwise. But most Ryes really only have 51% of this grain in their mashbill. So, once again, it’s complicated, but we’ll make it easy on you. Rye has been trendy for the last 8 to 10 years now and you sure have …
Thursday, July 25 2019
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
Scotch
Scotch
New York, NY
It used to be that someone would walk into a bar and ask for a “Scotch, on the rocks please”. Now, you hear “gimme a sherried one, neat, would you?” We’ve learned to narrow our orders to a specific style of Scotch whisky: blend or single malt, ex-Bourbon barrel or ex-Sherry cask, no age statemen…
Thursday, June 27 2019
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
Cognac vs. Armagnac
Cognac vs. Armagnac
New York, NY
They both use the same grape varietals, they’re both brandies from France, aged and all, but somehow they’re absolutely different! Technical differences, historical backgrounds and taste profiles will be explored to tell them apart. One is usually considered light and elegant, while the other is mo…
Thursday, November 14 2019
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
Scotch vs. Japanese Whisky
Scotch vs. Japanese Whisky
New York, NY
While Japan is the 2nd largest producer of single malt whisky in the world after Scotland, it makes tiny amounts of it compared to the latter. Yet, this is not why it’s so hard to find these days. The truth is, some say it’s better. We’ll let you be the judge of that. Clearly, Scotland has always b…
Thursday, August 29 2019
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
Bourbon
Bourbon
New York, NY
You’ll learn a few secrets of the Bourbon trade, along with the technical points of fermentation, distillation and maturation of this American pride. This class is part of our "102" series…for people with already a veneer of knowledge (those who don’t should visit C&O for flights). Bottled water, …
Thursday, June 13 2019
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM