Taste Through History: Beam & Friends

1 East 26th Street,Minneapolis MN 55404

27 September, 2022

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Taste Through History: James B. Beam Distilling Co.Tuesday September 27th, 7PM at the Black Forest InnJoin Beam Brand Ambassador, Kay Quigley, as she speaks to the history of the James B. Beam Distilling Company as you taste through various whiskies including but not limited to Jim Beam Bourbon, Basil Hayden's, and Knob Creek. Ticket includes a flight of # whiskies. Light snacks provided. A limited number of limited release bottles will be raffled for the right to purchase. About KayKay Quigley is the American Whiskey Ambassador, representing the Central US. As an avid nerd of spirits, Kay works to connect spirits to cultural moments, bringing history and current experience to your glass. She has worked in the spirits industry for 12 years, having led teams at some of the most comprehensive whiskey programs in New England. In addition to curating extensive cocktail programs, she has worked to secure several accolades from the New York Times and Boston Magazine. Additionally, Kay has dedicated her academic career to studying the impact of gender relations / performance within the bar community. While not shaking cocktails, Kay cruises around town on her Harley! Having grown up in "biker" bars and on her mother's bike, motorcycle culture runs deep for her. Off road, you'll find Kay working in her veggie garden, quietly competing with her family for who can grow the most tomatoes; while simultaneously telling her dog, Cicero, that he is in fact, "the best boy."