Adventures in Fine Foods and Spirits

Whiskey

Washington Whiskeys

A curated selection of Washington State’s finest whiskies paired with charcuterie and chocolate.

Survey of Scotch

A tasting exploration of Scotland’s whiskey producing regions and styles highlighting some of the nation’s finest drams.

Six bottles of whiskey and bourbon, including Bainbridge Battle Point Whiskey, Waitsburg Bourbon Whiskey, Yama American Single Grain Barley Whiskey, Westland American Single Malt Whiskey, and Woodinville Bourbon Whiskey, against a background of a forest silhouette.

Interior of a distillery with large copper and stainless steel brewing vessels and a wooden ceiling.

Whiskey 101

Discover whiskey’ colorful history and production methods while savoring a few dram of Aqua Vitae, the water of life.

World of Whiskey

From Japan to India to Canada excellent whiskey is being made all over the world, let’s try some!

Inside a distillery with copper stills, pipes, a control panel, and a large stainless steel tank labeled 'Final Spirit Receiver'.

Rows of stacked wooden barrels inside a distillery warehouse with a high ceiling and exposed metal beams.

Chocolate

Intro to Fine Chocolate

Learn to appreciate the difference between chocolate and candy.

From Bean to Bar

Taste a variety of single origin chocolate bars and enjoy how their different homes create unique profiles.

Chocolate bar surrounded by cocoa beans and cocoa nibs.

Top-down view of a rustic wooden table with cacao beans in two small wooden bowls, two ripe cacao pods on green leaves, and two stone objects.

Made in the U.S.

Although a relatively new arrival to the chocolate game, many of the best chocolate bars being made today originate in the U.S.A.

French Chocolate

Enjoy chocolates made by some of the most renowned producers in the industry.

Pieces of dark chocolate bar with a patterned surface, on a wooden surface, with some nuts visible around.

Pieces of dark chocolate on a crinkled white paper with a small bunch of dried lavender tied together with string placed next to the chocolate.

Cocktails and other Spirits

Mixology 101

Learn the history of some of the world’s most iconic classic cocktails and find out how to make them.

Advanced Mixology

For those who have mastered the basics and are ready to dive in to more complex (and often rewarding) drinks.

Five colorful cocktails on a bar counter with blurred shelves of bottles in the background.

A glass of hot amber-colored beverage with steam rising from it, placed on a wooden coaster with a wheat stalk beside it on a wooden surface.

Taste of Jalisco

Tequila is one of the most quickly growing spirit categories today and after this tasting it won’t be hard to see why.

Wide World of Gin

Beyond the commonly known variants there is a whole world of different gins waiting to introduce themselves.

A person is pouring molten metal into a mold with a large fire and sparks visible, surrounded by rocks and logs.

Close-up of a glass filled with a clear beverage, ice, lemon wedge, and blackberries, condensation on the outside of the glass, dark background.

Cheese

Cheeses Around the World

A celebration of the world's most iconic and amazing cheeses.

Spanish Cheese

Explore Spain’s excellent, underrated cheese traditions and tastes.

A stack of four different types of cheese with a cluster of black grapes and red roses with green leaves beside it, set against a rustic wooden background.

Various wheels of cheese displayed on wooden tables, with a person in the background behind a glass counter.

Perfect Cheeseboards

Learn to build three different styles to impress your guests.

Intro to Fine Cheese

Taste how various milks and processes yield wonderfully distinctive flavors.

Colorful cheese and charcuterie board with assorted cheeses, fruits, crackers, and garnishes.

Corner of a rustic cheese aging cellar with wooden shelves holding rounds of cheese at different stages of aging, some with mold and seasoning.