Gin Tasting and Distillery Tour Followed by Networking Reception with Cheese and Charcuterie
Whether you are a spirit novice or an enthusiast, you are invited to a fascinating tasting experience as you indulge in a gin tasting followed by a networking reception with cheese and charcuterie.

Event Date

Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM

Event Address

District Distilling Co.
1414 U St NW
Washington DC 20009

Requested Attire

Business or cocktail attire requested. All attendees MUST be 21 and over. Event will be presented rain, shine, or snow.

Event Description

Whether you’re a spirit novice or an enthusiast, you are invited to a fascinating tasting experience and networking reception as you indulge in a gin tasting experience as you meet ICDC members. Located within a series of historic 19th century row houses featuring neo-Renaissance architecture, District Distilling is located at the heart of the bustling 14th and U Street Corridors and the epicenter of one of DC's most diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods.

Distillery Tour
The distillery tour gives participants a first-hand look at the processes and equipment used in producing all of District Distillery's fine spirits, from grain to glass. 

Gin Tasting
District Distilling takes great care in the crafting of their spirits, as they partner with suppliers for the finest ingredients, including many of the Mid-Atlantic's finest farmers. The gins are crated with juniper species not found in other gins, and wildcrafted from the West Texas mountains.

For the gin tasting, you will be presented with all three of the house-produced gins mentioned below. They offer a wonderful opportunity for experts and novices alike to try and differentiate gins from the two biggest gin categories, Dry and Western-Style, as well the chance to see what a few months in an oak barrel can do to the flavor, color and style of a gin. The gin tasting will include:

+ Checkerbark American Dry Gin
+ WildJune Western Style Gin
+ Checkerbark Barrel-Rested Gin. 

The Charcuterie Offering Includes: 
Cotto Rossa, Genitle, Calabrese salames, as well as Copa and Sopressata or similar selections based on availability. 

Cheese Selections Includes:
Paski Sir, Epoisses, Petit Basque, Roquefort, and Camembert or similar selections, based on availability.

Please reserve your tickets soon, as our tastings frequently sell out well in advance as space is limited. Kindly note that the evening is presented as a gin tasting followed by networking reception and not as a seated event or dinner function. The gin tasting with cheese and Charcuterie is included with additional drinks or food available for purchase separately at the bar or restaurant.

Event Agenda (May change)

7:00 PM Admission commences
~ Networking reception.
~ Enjoy cheese and charcuterie.
~ Groups of guests will be taken for a tour of the distillery followed by a gin tasting.
~ Networking reception continues with drinks available for purchase at the bar.
~ Meet and socialize with other attendees

8:30 PM Event Concludes

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

When you arrive, please proceed to the upstairs bar for the designated area for ICDC Members for the Gin Tasting and Distillery Tour. As you enjoy an evening of networking and socializing, groups will be taken down to the distillery for the tour and gin tasting.

Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.