Take a walk through the history of bourbon. Join Whiskey Library co-founder Brian Thompson and Old Forester’s James Joseph to taste and talk about how bourbon has changed over its 200+ year history. Along the way, we’ll cover early bourbon and original recipes (Old Forester 1870), the Bottled In Bond Act (Old Forester 1897), double barreling (Old Forester 1910), prohibition-style bourbon (Old Forester 1920), and a modern barrel strength expression (Whiskey Library’s own private single barrel).
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James Joseph
James Joseph, National Brand Ambassador for Old Forester, began his career behind the bar. Starting as a bartender and quickly moving into bar management and cocktail program development, James developed a passion for spirits – especially bourbon. He brings more than a decade of experience in the spirits industry as he travels the country sharing the Old Forester story, educating industry professionals and consumers alike. James is a certified Bourbon Steward through the Stave & Thief Society and a Certified Specialist of Spirits.
Brian Thompson
Brian Thompson is co-founder of the Whiskey Library. Brian has been leading whiskey education events since 2014.
Brian's whiskey collection includes over 300 unique bottles, focusing on both Scotch and American whiskies. Brian has collaborated with over a dozen major brands in the industry, ranging from BenRiach, Laphroaig, Arran, The Macallan, and Compass Box to Heaven Hill Distillery, Old Forester, Jack Daniels, Whistle Pig and Beam Suntory. He has helped design special custom blends, led numerous tastings, and worked with each of their teams on various events.
If he isn’t sampling something new or working with clients to help them stock their private collections, Brian is probably sitting by a fire with a few open bottles telling stories.
How does a virtual tasting work?
Your registration cost ($95) covers the whisky tasting kit (4 - 1oz samples, as well a full-size 750ml bottle of the Whiskey Library’s Old Forester single barrel), a tasting mat, a complementary set of Old Forester swag including a highball glass, and the live online tour and tasting class with our whisky educators.
Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive information for curbside pickup of your tasting kit at Wardman Wines in DC’s Brookland neighborhood (625 Monroe St NE), and credentials to log into the virtual tasting seminar via Zoom. We are processing this event through Wardman Wines — please click the “register now” button to register via the Wardman Wines online store.
For assistance or questions about your registration for this event, please email brian (at) whiskeylibrarydc.com.