Whiskey Class - Bourbon Evolution

Explore the evolution of Bourbon with Evan Christie

Bourbon is one of America’s historical spirits with roots dating back to at least the 1790s, yet it is also a very modern spirit tied to the whims of the international marketplace. How has the spirit changed over the centuries from its origins among German immigrants in the rural Kentucky territory to its place as the most important American whiskey and an icon of the world of spirits?

In this class, Evan Christie will trace the evolution of Bourbon from its humble beginnings to its modern status. Expect to taste bourbons that represent this evolution from the early days of the corn spirit to its growth in the 1800s to the modern day. Learn how this spirit became a global juggernaut.