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One of the most sought-after bottles in Scotch, signed by the man behind it. The Sassenach is a Best in Show finalist fr...
09/09/2026

One of the most sought-after bottles in Scotch, signed by the man behind it. The Sassenach is a Best in Show finalist from the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and signed bottles, by founder Sam Heughan, are up for grabs in the Top Shelf 2026 Tasting Room. The Tasting Alliance will be hosting an in-person raffle on November 8. Join us for your chance to walk away with a signed bottle.

09/04/2026

The Botanist: A sweet and herbaceous spritz with bright botanicals, a delicate bitterness, and plenty of refreshing fizz.

Ingredients
* 1.5 oz Tree House Distillery Key Lime Aperitivo (Best Aperitif - 2025 SFWSC)
* 0.5 oz Carpano Vermouth Bianco (Double Gold - 2024 SFWSC)
* Soda water
* Lime

Directions
Add the Key Lime Aperitivo and Vermouth Bianco to a glass over ice, then top with soda water. Give it a brief stir and serve. Garnish with lime.

Does she actually make a wh***ey great? Join ***eyco for a master class session at Top Shelf 2026. Come learn from the h...
08/31/2026

Does she actually make a wh***ey great? Join ***eyco for a master class session at Top Shelf 2026. Come learn from the house built on the conviction that flavor defines a great wh***ey.

08/28/2026

A spicy spin on the classic Bloody Mary, made with Absolut Tabasco—a finalist for this year’s Best Flavored Vodka at the San Francisco World Spirirs Competition.🌶️🍅

Ingredients
* 2 oz Absolut Tabasco vodka
* 3 oz tomato juice
* 1 oz fresh lime juice
* 1 tsp horseradish
* 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
* Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Alternatively, use 3 oz Bloody Mary mix + Absolut Tabasco vodka.

Garnish
* Olive
* Pickle
* Celery stalk

Method
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a glass over fresh ice and garnish with an olive, pickle, and celery stalk.

Two sessions hosted by one of the most decorated palates in Japanese beverage. Toshio Ueno - Japanese Cuisine Goodwill A...
08/27/2026

Two sessions hosted by one of the most decorated palates in Japanese beverage. Toshio Ueno - Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador is coming to Top Shelf 2026 — a Sake Samurai, Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador, and VP of the Sake School of America, who also judges for us at several of our global competitions. Join us at Top Shelf 2026 to learn from the best of the best.

Kicking off the Top Shelf 2026 Master Class lineup 🥃 Brother's Bond Bourbon co-founder iansomerhalder will take the room...
08/24/2026

Kicking off the Top Shelf 2026 Master Class lineup 🥃 Brother's Bond Bourbon co-founder iansomerhalder will take the room through the story and craft behind their wh***eys, including their Cask Strength Bourbon which is a 2026 Best of Class Finalist.

Secure your pass to Top Shelf 2026 to join in on the master class session taking place Saturday, November 7. Registrations for master class sessions will come on a first come first served basis with registration opening in late September.

Four cocktails, four regions, and the stories behind why they stuck: the Sazerac in New Orleans, the Manhattan in New Yo...
08/19/2026

Four cocktails, four regions, and the stories behind why they stuck: the Sazerac in New Orleans, the Manhattan in New York, the Spritz along the Amalfi Coast, and Fernet con Coca in Argentina.

Read the full article linked in our bio.

The mixer isn’t a supporting player - it’s most of what you’re drinking. Which is why we judge mixers with the same rigo...
08/19/2026

The mixer isn’t a supporting player - it’s most of what you’re drinking. Which is why we judge mixers with the same rigor as a single malt. Meet the Best of Class finalists for Best Mixer from the 2026 San Francisco RTD Competition.

Congratulations finalists!
Bloody Mary & Michelada
Fresh Victor
Top Note Tonic
Q Mixers

Greetings from the home of our competitions! 💌 If you’ve ever wanted to go behind the scenes of the world’s longest stan...
08/18/2026

Greetings from the home of our competitions! 💌 If you’ve ever wanted to go behind the scenes of the world’s longest standing blind tasting competitions, here is your chance.

Details to secure your spot at Top Shelf 2026 are linked in our bio along with details to book your hotel room at the discounted rate.

See you in San Francisco!

Entries are officially open for the 2026 San Francisco International W**e Competition (SFIWC) - the flagship of The Tast...
08/17/2026

Entries are officially open for the 2026 San Francisco International W**e Competition (SFIWC) - the flagship of The Tasting Alliance and the competition that pioneered professional w**e judging. Entry link and details are in our bio.

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