Super Juice with Nickle Morris and Ryan LeClaire Portland Cocktail Week 2026-09-20 | Super Juice with Nickle Morris and Ryan LeClaire
Pouring Positivity. Transforming the Bar Scene with Impactful Initiatives Portland Cocktail Week 2025-01-30 | Dre Masso, Carlos Ramirez, and Valerie Kramis share how the House of Tequila team works to improve the industry and give something positive back to the bar community through Tahona Society - and how you can submit your sustainable project for the 2025 Global Finals in Mexico. Jenny Teasdale will talk about her winning Tahona Society project, Green Apple, and its impact on the community.
Canadian Whisky Production: From Grain to Glass Portland Cocktail Week 2025-01-30 | From grain intake through distillation, this class academically explores the ins and outs of how Canadian whisky is made, how the production style differs from other North American whiskies, and what makes Canadian whisky such an innovative spirit category.
Exploring Altos Tequila: Production, Sustainability, and Tasting Experience Portland Cocktail Week 2025-01-28 | Join us for an in-depth journey into the world of Altos Tequila. In this session, we'll explore the production practices behind their exceptional spirits, including how Altos Plata, Reposado, and Añejo are crafted from field to bottle. We’ll also dive into the brand’s sustainability efforts, emphasizing its commitment to eco-friendly practices.
Canadian Whisky: History and Category Regulations Portland Cocktail Week 2025-01-23 | This class looks at the influences on the Canadian whisky category from historical events and crucial figures. You’ll learn how they shaped the growth of the whisky category, regulations that evolved into what we follow today, and what to stylistically expect from a Canadian whisky.
MH Whisky School Live Tutorial Portland Cocktail Week 2024-12-03 | Join Glenmorangie & Ardbeg Master Distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden, Global Brand Ambassador David Blackmore, and Glenmorangie US Ambassador Dan Crowell for a deep dive into Scotch brand and category histories, Scotch whisky regions, fermentation, distillation, maturation, and the art of blending. Following the class, complete the quiz and upload a screenshot of your MH Whisky School confirmation email by December 30th, where you could win an Ardbeg and Glenmorangie gift pack!
Beyond The Rumors: The Authentic Mezcal From Oaxaca Portland Cocktail Week 2024-05-21 | Dr. Jorge Vera (Founder, Convite | President, Mezcal Cluster) joins Jomar Santos (Arco) to dive into all things mezcal from the basics to production standards. He'll also provide a look at the production methods at Convite (the best selling mezcal in Oaxaca). Jomar will share his experience during the Casa Convite Bartender Residency.
Creativity, Cocktails, and Community: A Conversation with Guy Fieri Portland Cocktail Week 2024-05-14 | The legendary Guy Fieri is in conversation with Manny Hernandez (Stokes Adobe) for this session focused on creating approachable and fun cocktails with Santo Mezquila, what drives their creative processes, and how community is at the heart of everything they do. Not familiar with Santo Mezquila yet? Guy will share the story behind he and Sammy Hagar's Santo Spirit partnership and the inspiration behind the world's first blend of 100% Blue Weber tequila and 100% Espadin mezcal!
Partnership Pitfalls and Investment Scenarios Portland Cocktail Week 2024-05-08 | Explore what it means to create a realistic budget and raise money for your project. Gain knowledge on developing an investment package, understanding ROI, and examining different options for taking on investors. We will take a deep dive into partnership and shareholder agreements, with an emphasis on the key factors to consider for sweat equity members.
Industry Lifestyle Sustainability Portland Cocktail Week 2024-05-03 | Carlos Ramirez, Alex Jump, and Shannon Michelle will explore ways we can foster well-being for ourselves and our teams in demanding and stressful environments.
Holistic Sustainability Practices: It Takes A Community Portland Cocktail Week 2024-04-30 | Copalli Rum's Single Estate process was designed to protect one of the region's largest natural preserves in Belize, but Copalli's approach to sustainability is also focused on supporting the community in Punta Gorda, Copalli's hometown. Our host, Loni Lewis, will talk with Waluco Maheia (General Manager of Copal Tree Lodge), Lester Murralles (Farm Manager at Copal Tree Lodge), and Eligio Rivas Fromherz (Master Distiller) about how the practices at Copalli sustain the earth, their community, and your bars. You will take away best practices for spirits production, gardening, and community building while also connecting these practices to your work behind the bar.
Navigating Legal and Financial Landscapes: Essential Considerations for New Businesses Portland Cocktail Week 2024-04-24 | While passion and creativity fuel entrepreneurship, it's crucial to pay attention to the legal aspects that can significantly impact your business's success. Understanding and addressing these legal considerations before starting a business can avoid expensive errors and ensure your business is well-protected. Legal matters aren't the only part of a winning business plan though. You'll need to consider product line, sales and marketing, and funding. This seminar will provide invaluable guidance for creating either a non-profit organization or a for-profit company, and tips to put together a business plan that stands out from the crowd.
Sustainability From The Source Portland Cocktail Week 2024-04-23 | North East Brand Ambassador for Bombay Gin, Zoe Van der Grinten, joins Loni Lewis to discuss the production process at Bombay Gin and how they source Murcian lemons for Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru. Loni will share some resources she relies on during R&D to help keep her cocktails eco-friendly.
Untangling Sustainability: Exploring the Essence of Sustainable Business Portland Cocktail Week 2024-04-17 | Explore real-world examples to understand what defines a sustainable business and what falls short. Gain actionable insights to navigate the complexities of sustainability and make informed decisions for your business future.
From Still to Straw: Minimizing Waste in Competition and Menu Cocktails Portland Cocktail Week 2024-04-02 | Learn about Flor de Caña’s sustainability initiatives and how you can help eliminate straw waste one cocktail at a time! Luis will give you all of the details to join the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge, and Loni will share tips and tricks from her experience in the competition.
Beyond St. Paddys Day: The Irish Whiskey Revolution Portland Cocktail Week 2024-03-26 | St. Paddy's day is over. What next? Slane Ambassador Jessi Lorraine joins Stefi Fletcher for a peek into the long and rich history of whiskey in Ireland and its impact on American drinking culture. While Irish whiskey continues to boom in the present day, its place in our bars and our hearts is continuously evolving. Jessi and Stefi explore this evolution, the magic of Slane Irish Whiskey, and thoughtful ways to use Irish whiskey in your bar program beyond March 17th.
Jameson Irish Whiskey: Creating Community on Both Sides of the Bar Portland Cocktail Week 2024-03-19 | Since the day John Jameson opened the doors to his distillery, community was at the core of what he wanted to create. If you worked for him in Dublin, you had a job for life. If you work for us today, you join a family generations in the making. If you partner with us from behind the bar, you have a supporter and champion in your corner. And if you share a sip from a barstool, you make friends. Jameson Irish Whiskey – the spirit we create both inside the bottle and inside the bar – is a core piece of building community. Join Jameson Brand Ambassador Neasan Guilfoyle and Bar 1661’s Stefi Fletcher to talk about the history and spirit of this liquid and how we can work together to build community spaces – in bars, restaurants, and in our towns. From the history of pub culture in Ireland all the way to modern day guest experience, they will share their perspective on curating moments, sharing spaces, and fueling memories, all powered by the legendary Jameson Irish Whiskey.
Exploring Dublin’s Renaissance: The Role of Irish Whiskey and Cocktails in Urban Revitalization Portland Cocktail Week 2024-03-12 | Join Ivana Maresic (Beverage Director, Bar 1661) and Gareth Jordan (Teeling Brand Ambassador) for a lively look at how honoring historical connections while innovating for the future can be a boon for the local economy. They'll take a look at the revival of distilling in Dublin, led by the 2015 opening of Teeling Whiskey Distillery in the historic Golden Triangle, and Dublin's cocktail renaissance, furthered by Bar 1661's "Staunchly Irish and Fiercely Independent" approach to showcasing all that the island has to offer through menus that tell the story of Ireland's rich history through a contemporary lens.
Career Pathways: How To Make The Industry Work For You Portland Cocktail Week 2024-02-27 | Aleka Ross (Cocktail & Culture Manager, Hotaling & Co.) is here with tips and tricks to help you navigate the hundreds (thousands?) of career pathways in the industry and use different opportunities to develop a career path unique to you. The current marketplace sits in a place of intersectionality of resources and emerging talents, so now is the time to make your own way.
Canadian Whisky: Blended Whisky and Rye Whisk(e)y Portland Cocktail Week 2024-02-22 | The Canadian category is well known for two distinct styles: blended and rye whisky, but, there are misconceptions around what these styles are or should be. This class will address those misconceptions and compare Canadian styles to other styles in blended and rye whisky sub-categories.
Hosting at Home Portland Cocktail Week 2024-02-20 | Josh Davis hosts Henry Wesley (Le Moo) and Dante Wheat (Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop, Spent Lemons) to showcase recipes for your next dinner party and share the historical context of some of their favorite ingredients - including Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year.
In Conversation with David Morrison, Appleton Estate and Wray and Nephew Portland Cocktail Week 2024-02-13 | Josh Davis talks with David Morrison, the man behind the day-to-day operations at Appleton Estate and Wray and Nephew Jamaica Rums. David is a passionate advocate and educator for Jamaica Rums and a wealth of information. Join us to learn and laugh as we celebrate Black History Month together.
Canadian Whisky: Maturation and Flavour Portland Cocktail Week 2024-02-08 | Canadian whisky can be aged in any type of wood and the aging environment directly affects the flavour of the whisky. These factors combined lead to endless flavour possibilities. This class breaks down the complexities of wood influence, diffusion, and terrior. Get an inside perspective on how each decision in the aging process can lead to an expression becoming someone’s favourite Canadian whisky!
Canadian Whisky Production: From Grain to Glass Portland Cocktail Week 2024-02-01 | From grain intake through distillation, this class academically explores the ins and outs of how Canadian whisky is made, how the production style differs from other North American whiskies, and what makes Canadian whisky such an innovative spirit category.
Going Beyond Alcohol with Three Spirit Portland Cocktail Week 2024-01-30 | Join Dash Lilley to learn more about Three Spirit, from their status as a B Corp to how they ethically and sustainably source ingredients. You'll also get a look at how functional beverages can enhance your spirit-free menu, creating compelling non-alcoholic offerings for your guests and boosting sales across the board.
Setting the Bar: Planning and Prep for a Fruitful Year Portland Cocktail Week 2024-01-26 | WITH OVER 20 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY, KEVIN LEARNED HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTE A HIGH-VOLUME CRAFT COCKTAIL MENU AND BAR. TUNE IN TO LEARN KEY ORGANIZATIONAL TIPS AND HOW TO MAKE YOUR SYSTEMS MORE EFFICIENT.
Canadian Whisky: History and Category Regulations Portland Cocktail Week 2024-01-25 | This class looks at the influences on the Canadian whisky category from historical events and crucial figures. You’ll learn how they shaped the growth of the whisky category, regulations that evolved into what we follow today, and what to stylistically expect from a Canadian whisky.
The New Age of Non-Alcoholic Cocktails: Giffard Non-Alcoholic Liqueurs Portland Cocktail Week 2024-01-16 | Learn how to use Giffard Non-Alcoholic Liqueurs to curate a sophisticated bar program by adding creativity and viscosity to NA cocktails.
Skills To Pay The Bills: How Understanding Non-Alc Spirits Can Make You A Better Bartender Portland Cocktail Week 2024-01-09 | People aren’t “drinking less” – they’re just drinking less alcohol. More guests are expecting better non-alc cocktails than ever before, and a new generation of ingredients is there to meet the challenge… if bartenders know how to use them. Making dynamic, nuanced non-alc cocktails requires adapting traditional bartending techniques to these new ingredients, which in turn requires understanding them on a deeper level. In this class, we’ll do a deep dive into the production and sensory characteristics of Wilderton non-alcoholic spirits, then explore how to put this knowledge into practice to develop non-alc (and low-alc) cocktails that are worthy of your bar and that delight the growing number of guests asking for them.
The Drunken Botanist 10th Anniversary Portland Cocktail Week 2023-12-14 | Join the discussion about the power of plants in food, drink, medicine, and more as we commemorate the legacy of The 10th anniversary of the Drunken Botanist.
D’USSÉDUCATION Portland Cocktail Week 2023-11-07 | Join Sullivan Doh, Global Ambassador at D’USSÉ, as we dive into the cognac category to understand the craft behind every drop of this liquid and the specificities of D’USSÉ.
JumpShot 2023 presented by Lush Life Productions and DUSSÉ Cognac Portland Cocktail Week 2023-10-25 | JumpShot presented by Lush Life Productions and D'USSÉ Cognac. A program designed to offer bar folx the opportunity to get together, have a little bit of fun, and maintain some healthy habits - all on the basketball court. Each week, we ran drills, worked on skills, and fortified teamwork before playing 3-on-3 games with our assigned teams. This program was designed for players of ALL skill levels and professional basketball coaching was provided to all participants!After we played, we celebrated with a happy hour hosted by D’USSÉ. Jump Shot offered the hospitality community an opportunity to exercise, play basketball, and develop deeper bonds, all while raising awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis charities! Here's a glimpse into the 6-week fitness program from creator Joey Krikorian.
PDXCW Distance Learning Playlist Intro Portland Cocktail Week 2023-09-25 | Welcome to the Portland Cocktail Week Distance Learning Playlist!
PDXCW Health & Wellness Playlist Intro Portland Cocktail Week 2023-09-25 | Welcome to the Portland Cocktail Week Health & Wellness Playlist!
PDXCW Welcome Back Subscribers! Portland Cocktail Week 2023-09-25 | Welcome back PDXCW YouTube Subscribers!
PDXCW YouTube Channel Intro Portland Cocktail Week 2023-09-25 | Welcome to the Portland Cocktail Week YouTube Channel!
PDXCW Bar Education Playlist Intro Portland Cocktail Week 2023-09-25 | Welcome to the Portland Cocktail Week Bar Education Playlist!
PDXCW Spirit Education Playlist Intro Portland Cocktail Week 2023-09-25 | Welcome to the Portland Cocktail Week Spirit Education Playlist!
Sensory Exploration and the Guest Experience Portland Cocktail Week 2023-07-19 | Join Tyler Rothenberg on a journey into the psychology behind opening up the senses to create extraordinary experiences for your guests! This class will explore sensory perceptions and showcase ways you can bring your ELIT Freeze Martini to life through each of the five senses.
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint to Combat Climate Change with Torres Brandy Zero Challenge Portland Cocktail Week 2023-07-12 | Join Javier Reynoso, Global Brand Ambassador Sprits at Juan Torres Master Distillers, on Portland Cocktail Week Distance Learning for a conversation on how brands can decrease the carbon footprint of spirits production, and how bartenders can combat climate change behind the bar. By taking a look at what's worked (and what hasn't) at Torres Brandy and Casals Vermouth, and behind-the-bar case studies from Torres Brandy Zero Challenge, Javier aims to spark ideas on how we can all move towards a brighter (and greener) future.
What a week at PDXCW looks like! Portland Cocktail Week 2023-07-07 | Wondering what it's like at Portland Cocktail Week? Check out this 5-minute video! PDXCW provides bartenders with the tools they need to take the next step in their careers through classes, networking, and guided experiences. The first bartending conference focused on the “business of the bar.” Portland Cocktail Week is free of charge for bartenders.
Freeze Filtration and Freezing Techniques Portland Cocktail Week 2023-06-14 | Discover the ancient filtration methods ELIT Vodka uses to produce exceptionally smooth vodka - the foundation of a great Freeze Martini. But, Freeze Martinis are so much more than the sum of their parts, so we're also exploring freezing techniques and methods used to develop creative cocktail experiences including temperature control, dilution management and ice. Get ready for an immersive presentation that will prepare you to make the best ELIT Freeze Martini possible!
Canadian Whisky: Blended Whisky and Rye Whisk(e)y Portland Cocktail Week 2023-02-16 | The Canadian category is well known for two distinct styles: blended and rye whisky, but, there are misconceptions around what these styles are or should be. This class will address those misconceptions and compare Canadian styles to other styles in blended and rye whisky sub-categories.
Canadian Whisky: Maturation and Flavour Portland Cocktail Week 2023-02-09 | Canadian whisky can be aged in any type of wood and the aging environment directly affects the flavour of the whisky. These factors combined lead to endless flavour possibilities. This class breaks down the complexities of wood influence, diffusion, and terrior. Get an inside perspective on how each decision in the aging process can lead to an expression becoming someone’s favourite Canadian whisky!
Canadian Whisky Production: From Grain to Glass Portland Cocktail Week 2023-02-02 | From grain intake through distillation, this class academically explores the ins and outs of how Canadian whisky is made, how the production style differs from other North American whiskies, and what makes Canadian whisky such an innovative spirit category.
Canadian Whisky: History and Category Regulations Portland Cocktail Week 2023-01-26 | This class looks at the influences on the Canadian whisky category from historical events and crucial figures. You’ll learn how they shaped the growth of the whisky category, regulations that evolved into what we follow today, and what to stylistically expect from a Canadian whisky.
Torres Brandy Masterclass Portland Cocktail Week 2022-12-15 | Join Javier Reynoso, Global Spirits Ambassador for Juan Torres Master Distillers, as we travel to Barcelona to discover how Brandy is made, how we can enjoy it in a tasting, and how it is used in cocktails in the best bars in the world.
Frey Ranch Distillery: A Return to Farm Distilling & the Importance of Grains in Whiskey Production Portland Cocktail Week 2022-10-18 | Today, people care more than ever about where their food comes from, how it’s grown and the process behind it – a big reason why farmer’s markets have exploded in popularity. As a fifth-generation farmer, Frey Ranch co-founder and “Whiskey Farmer” Colby Frey will lead a workshop about farm distilling and the importance of using quality grains in whiskey production. A common occurrence back in the 1700 & 1800s when distilling took root in America, estate distilling allows whiskey producers to manage all aspects of the production process. At Frey Ranch, Colby and his co-founder and wife Ashley take pride in growing 100% of the grains that make their bourbons and ryes, including corn, wheat, barley and rye. Colby and Ashley will lead you on a tour of the farm in Fallon, Nevada followed by a tasting through a few signature expressions. Brand Ambassadors Billy Ray and Chris Dooley will then discuss how being mindful of “better inputs” in cocktail creation and menu development – such as sourcing local ingredients whenever possible and leaning into seasonality – leads to “better outputs.”
Ardbeg Cocktails From The Hearth Portland Cocktail Week 2022-10-13 | What'll you have? Peaty cocktails are BACK and Cameron George, David Blackmore and TJ Littlejohn are here to help you learn how to play in the smoke.
Bruichladdich Distillery 101 Portland Cocktail Week 2022-10-12 | Join Collectif 1806 Northwest Ambassador Erin Schaeferle to get acquainted with the terroir, people and time behind Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore Islay Single Malt Whiskies. We’ll explore the history of the Bruichladdich distillery and its unconventional approach to making whisky, dive each of the our unique marks, and lay the foundation for Bruichladdich 201: Classic Laddie Cask Components. Attending this virtual session is a pre-requisite for our 201 class at PDXCW.
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin Presents Gin-fusion: An Introduction to Infused Spirits and Bitters Portland Cocktail Week 2022-10-11 | Join Collectif 1806 Northwest Ambassador Erin Schaeferle and Portland-Based Plant Scientist Danlyn Brennan for an introduction to the best techniques for pulling flavor from your favorite botanicals - from infusing your favorite spirit (such as The Botanist Gin) to creating bitters and tinctures from scratch. Then, explore cocktail applications using your newly created ingredients.
