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Whisky Smackdown: Scotch vs. Bourbon

Astor Center
4.7 76 reviews

Join a spirited showdown as Bourbon and Scotch go head-to-head in this engaging whiskey comparison. Led by a whiskey expert, you’ll explore the history, production methods, and distinct flavors of these iconic styles. With tastings, lively discussion, and a few puns, this class offers a fun and informative deep dive into the world of whiskey.

  • Beginner
  • 21 and older
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  • 23 E 4th St, New York, NY
  • 2 hours
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Explore the worlds of American bourbon and Scotch whisky in this iconic installment of the “Whisky Smackdown” series. You’ll get into the delicious details of place, ingredients, and techniques as you taste whiskies that range from smokey and industrial, to soft and vanilla-ed. See which country reigns supreme on your palate when legends face off!

Classes are 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with Astor Center Instructor, Robin Robinson.

What you can expect:

  • 2 Welcome cocktails
  • 3 Tasting pours of American bourbon
  • 3 Tasting pours of Scotch whisky
  • Palate-cleansing bread & cheese
  • A 10% discount on all spirits tasted to use in-store after class

What you will learn:

  • The distinct flavor profiles of American bourbon and Scotch whisky
  • Distillation methods and aging techniques of American bourbon and Scotch whisky
  • How to taste and describe whisk(e)y
  • How to navigate whisk(e)y selections with confidence

Level: Beginner

Style: Lecture + Tasting

Food Served: Bread & Cheese

Good for: Bourbon tasting NYC, Whiskey event NYC, Whisky class, Gifts for Dad

Refund Policy

All class purchases are non-refundable.

Class reservations can be exchanged up to 72 hours prior to the date of the class for another class of equal or lesser value. Classes may also be transferred to another attendee by emailing [email protected] 24 hours before the start of the class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.


Reviews of Classes at Astor Center (76)

(4.7-star rating across 76 reviews)

This class: 4.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

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  • Whisky Smackdown: Scotch vs. Bourbon

    Very detailed, knowledgeable instructor, but would have preferred more time to appreciate the whiskeys vs sitting through PowerPoint slides, especially since we ran over the allotted time in order to finish all the whiskeys
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