The holidays are quickly approaching, and with this time of year comes holiday partying and hosting! Westport Whiskey & Wine has plenty of opportunities to try out different wines and tastes, learn how to make special drinks and be an all-around more knowledgeable party host or guest! Get some great party ideas and meet some of the industry’s best as they show you how to become a wine and spirits aficionado! Thursday, October 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, Open Bottle Night - Chris Webb of WJ Deutch will host a tasting from their global portfolio of fine wines. The cost is $5. Friday, October 24, 6:30-8:30 pm, Special Tasting Event - A tour of Scotland through the taste of its varied single malts. The Scotts is a brand of single malt whiskeys that are single barrels and single vintages, a rare treat. This is a very special tasting and the seating is limited to only 20 people. The cost is $25. Wednesday, November 5, 6:30-8:30 pm, Special Tasting Event - Dry Creek Mariner, Red Meritage component tasting and blending. Dry Creek vineyards of Sonoma, California will present the five component varietals, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, malbec & petit verdot along with their meritage blend called Mariner. Each participant will get to taste each wine and then try their hand a blending their own version of the wine. This is a very special tasting and the seating is limited to only 20 people. The cost is $15. Friday, November 9, 6:30-8:30 pm, Whiskey tasting & bottle signing with Greg Davis, Master Distiller of Barton Brands, that includes Ridgemont Reserve 1792 Bourbon. The cost is $5. Wednesday, November 12, 7-8 pm, Special Tasting Event - Debbie Peek, Bacardi's Chief Mixologist will be at the store to conduct a holiday cocktail training. Each participant will learn how to make special drinks to make your holiday parties all the more exciting. This is a very special tasting and the seating is limited to only 20 people. The cost is $15. Thursday, November 13, 6:30-8:30 pm, Open Bottle Night - This will be the Louisville debut of the wines from Tramonte Distributors, who represent some excellent family estates from around the world. The cost is $5. Friday, December 5 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Special Tasting Event - Celebrate Light Up Westport Village with a tasting of Bacardi Rum Cakes & cocktails carefully crafted to match. What a great way to celebrate the holidays. This is a very special tasting and the seating is limited to only 2o people. The cost is $15. Westport Whiskey & Wine 115 Herr Lane, Suite 140 (502) 708- 1313 www.westportwhiskeyandwine.com