Pack your bags and your palate for a global journey through the world of whiskey. With local spirits educator Sam Hovland as your guide, you will explore how a single spirit takes on wildly different personalities across countries, cultures, and centuries. The class covers the fundamentals, from whisky to whiskey, while traveling through iconic styles including Scotch, Irish, Kentucky bourbon, Canadian, Japanese, and Texas whiskey. Participants will learn about distillation methods, regional styles, and pivotal moments in history, all while spotlighting craft distilleries and experimental aging techniques. The session wraps up by looking at the future of the whiskey market.