On Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, 2012, on the sky bridge level of the World Trade Center in Portland, the Oregon Distillers Guild will hold the largest public tasting of craft spirits in North America, featuring more than 50 local, national, and international artisan producers, pouring over 100 different spirits. TOAST allows small distillers to showcase their handcrafted spirits, while providing an opportunity for the public to experience the diversity and quality of craft spirits from Oregon and beyond. From Absinthe to Whiskey, virtually every spirit category will be represented.
An exciting new addition to this year’s event will be The Bottle Shop. For the first time in Oregon, bottles of select spirits will be available for sale on site, allowing attendees to purchase bottles of some of their favorite spirits sampled at TOAST.
A cornerstone of the event will be The Mix Lounge, featuring the Oregon Bartenders Guild mixing and pouring samples of cocktails using many of the local spirits at TOAST. This will allow show attendees to meet some of Oregon’s best bartenders, and experience how some of the spirits being tasted at TOAST can be used to create unique artisan cocktails. As the bartenders mix their drinks, they will be discussing how and why they use the techniques they do, making this an opportunity for the public to learn about the art and skill involved in mixing cocktails. Complementary collectible recipe cards will be available for each cocktail.
TOAST is open from 3–8 p.m. on both April 28th and 29th. Admission at the door is $49 each day, and includes spirit and cocktail samples. $40 advanced tickets can be pre-purchased online, and two-day passes are just $75. Purchase tickets @ www.showclix.com/event/TOAST. A souvenir ODG logo tasting glass and light buffet are included with admission. Complementary drink recipe cards are available at participating distiller’s tables. The Distillery Merchandise and Home Bar Gift Shop will offer great prices on drink condiments and home bar accessories.
Location: Two World Trade Center. 121 SW Salmon Street. Portland, OR, 97204
Bridge Level 3, Sky Bridge Terrace
Underground Parking, $4.00 per day
The second annual TOAST is sponsored and presented by The Oregonian, KINK FM, KXL FM News, and the Oregon Distillers Guild. Weekend stays at Hotel Fifty and the Downtown Marriott Hotel area available at a special rate of $119 a night plus tax. Contact the hotels for reservations.
This event is restricted to adults 21 and over with valid ID.
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The Oregon Bartenders Guild
The Oregon Distillers Guild
TOAST 2012
North America's Largest Public Craft Spirits Tasting.
The Oregon Distillers Guild is the nation’s first distillers guild. The ODG is a non-profit organization with the purpose of promoting Oregon spirits both locally and nationally, promoting Oregon as the premier tourist destination for spirit aficionados, and supporting legislative agendas beneficial to our industry and the small business community. Proceeds from T.O.A.S.T. support the Oregon Distillers Guild.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 28th & 29th, 2012
Time: 3–8 p.m., both days
Admission: $49 at the door, $40 advanced online. Use promo code SITE HERE. Includes spirit and cocktail samples, ODG logo tasting glass, and buffet.
Location: Two World Trade Center. 121 SW Salmon Street. Portland, OR, 97204
Bridge Level 3, Sky Bridge Terrace
Parking: $4 per day, on-site
Food: Light buffet, included with admission
No minors please.
TOAST is restricted to adults 21 and over with valid ID.
In recent years craft bartending in Oregon has risen to new heights, thanks in part to a small group of dedicated individuals located around the state. The Oregon Bartenders Guild was formed in 2007 to help bring together like-minded bar professionals and amateur mixologists, and to help raise awareness of Oregon bartending within the state and around the world.
The mission of The Oregon Bartenders Guild is:
To establish a cogent & collaborative community of bartenders within the state of Oregon.
With this community, to increase the overall knowledge of beer, wine, spirits & cocktail production for the betterment of our craft.
To promote awareness of the craft within the public community, through both a developed relationship with the media & an educational platform to the general populace.
To secure a congenial relationship with OLCC, its agents & liquor companies to advance the procurement of more specialized & artisanal spirits in their portfolios.
To promote a wider, i.e., national & international, recognition of Oregon’s premier mixology.
Be a part of T.O.A.S.T.
If you are interested in participating in T.O.A.S.T., please contact us HERE.