Miami Presents: Bourbon Tasting with Phil Kollin and Dr. Mike Crowder
Join us virtually for Winter College – five days of lunchtime events and beverage experiences including a Charter Day celebration. All fun and no exams mean this is the collegiate experience of your dreams.
Back by popular demand to help us celebrate Charter Day is Phil Kollin '00, Executive Bourbon Steward and host of Bourbon Adventures. Phil will be joined by special guest Dr. Mike Crowder, Miami Professor and Dean of Graduate School and also an Executive Bourbon Steward! Mike's Crowder Laboratory analyzes distilled spirits to develop a library of chemical fingerprints for authentication purposes (looking for imposter bourbons) and to map the chemical content of bourbons with consumer preferences.
Between sips, Phil will share some of the fascinating history and colorful stories behind your favorite bourbon brands. Whether you're new to bourbon or a seasoned whiskey warrior, you'll certainly learn something new about America's Native Spirit during this presentation.
Additionally, Mike will talk about the research showing that there are thousands of chemical compounds in bourbon (most of which have not been identified!), and the relative concentrations of these chemicals determine the flavor and nosing profiles.
Below is the list of bourbons Phil will taste and discuss:
Between sips, Phil will share some of the fascinating history and colorful stories behind your favorite bourbon brands. Whether you're new to bourbon or a seasoned whiskey warrior, you'll certainly learn something new about America's Native Spirit during this presentation.
Additionally, Mike will talk about the research showing that there are thousands of chemical compounds in bourbon (most of which have not been identified!), and the relative concentrations of these chemicals determine the flavor and nosing profiles.
Below is the list of bourbons Phil will taste and discuss:
- Russell's Reserve 10-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey
- WhistlePig "PiggyBack" Rye Whiskey
This event is free to attend, but registration is required and participants must be 21 years of age or
older. Questions? Contact Emily LeFevers at bostiae@MiamiOH.edu
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