Tales of the Cocktail® New Orleans 2016

Rancio is one of the most prized, enigmatic, and least well understood aromas within aged spirits, only emerging after maturation in specific conditions for a prolonged period. Join Dave Broom [double Spirited Awards Winner 2015 for Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer, and Best New Spirits Book], Ryan Chetiyawardana [Spirited Awards Winner 2015 for Best New International Cocktail Bar] and extra special guest Arielle Johnson, flavor scientist and head of research at MAD in Copenhagen, for a journey into this little examined and mysterious flavour world. The class will look at rancio and other ‘elusive’ aromas through a tasting of cask samples and ultra-rare blends from The House of Walker. We’ll also delve into the molecular world of aging and highlight how functional thinking about flavor processes is being used as a creative tool, including at cutting-edge restaurants. This class will push the limits of flavour and technique to provide a new understanding of super-premium blends, cuisine and ways in which to open up a new area of compelling drinks.