The Spirit of Ireland: Whiskey
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Learn the story of Ireland’s national drink: whiskey. This class explores the origins of whiskey and the story of how immigrants to America brought this ancient tradition, transforming what Americans drank for over 150 years. Learn about Irish whiskey and its profound influence on American drinking traditions through a series of three drinks.

Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this class provides hands-on bartending and mixology experiences, along with insider tips to elevate your home skills. By the end of class, you’ll master recipes and techniques from around the world and gain an appreciation for the people and traditions behind cocktail culture.
This class is part of our It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere series, a global cocktail journey into the flavors, traditions, and stories behind the spirits of American cocktail culture. Each class is guided by Hogwash Whiskey Den mixologists and Raising the Bar’s historian. You’ll learn to craft cocktails and explore the cultural heritage of each featured spirit, while actively participating in the making of drinks. Click HERE for more information about the series.
Raise your glass and join us for a journey of flavor, history, and craft. Reserve now to enjoy our immersive experience, featuring bartending stations for each pair of guests, fresh-made ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, stir, and sip as you deepen your cocktail knowledge and palate.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus Eventbrite fee and tax). Your ticket includes:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
A cocktail recipe booklet

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Must be 21 or older. Class limited to 30 guests.

Spring in Italy: Amaro
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00
What is this ancient elixir? The evolution of amari (the plural of amaro) spans thousands of years and ties the natural history of the Italian peninsula to the history of the global spice trade. It’s also a key flavor factor in American cocktail culture. Learn about the fascinating history of amari and its equally intense flavor that inspired ninetheenth-century bartenders. What better way to learn about Italy’s contributions to cocktail culture than to make and enjoy three cocktails?
This class is part of our It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere series, a global cocktail journey into the flavors, traditions, and stories behind the spirits of American cocktail culture. Each class is guided by Hogwash Whiskey Den mixologists and Raising the Bar’s historian. You’ll learn to craft cocktails and explore the cultural heritage of each featured spirit, while actively participating in the making of drinks.
Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this class provides hands-on bartending and mixology experiences, along with insider tips to elevate your home skills. By the end of class, you’ll master recipes and techniques from around the world and gain an appreciation for the people and traditions behind cocktail culture.
Raise your glass and join us for a journey of flavor, history, and craft. Reserve now to enjoy our immersive experience, featuring bartending stations for each pair of guests, fresh-made ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, stir, and sip as you deepen your cocktail knowledge and palate.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus Eventbrite fee and tax). Your ticket includes:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
A cocktail recipe booklet

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Must be 21 or older. Class limited to 30 guests.

The Spirit of Mexico: Tequila
2026-05-10 15:00 - 17:00
This May, embark on an exploration of tequila’s Mexican roots and the fascinating tale of how it found its way to America. Learn how Prohibition unexpectedly transformed tequila from a hidden gem into a staple of every modern bar.
This class is part of our It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere series, a global cocktail journey into the flavors, traditions, and stories behind the spirits of American cocktail culture.
Experience tequila’s influence on cocktail culture firsthand as Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, leads you through crafting three signature tequila cocktails. Gain hands-on knowledge of essential mixology techniques and bar tools, while Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, reveals how these drinks helped shape 20th-century drinking trends.
Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this class provides hands-on bartending and mixology experiences, along with insider tips to elevate your home skills. By the end of class, you’ll master recipes and techniques from around the world and gain an appreciation for the people and traditions behind cocktail culture.
Raise your glass and join us for a journey of flavor, history, and craft. Reserve now to enjoy our immersive experience, featuring bartending stations for each pair of guests, fresh-made ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, stir, and sip as you deepen your cocktail knowledge and palate.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus Eventbrite fee and tax). Your ticket includes:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
A cocktail recipe booklet

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
Must be 21 or older. MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE. Purchase your ticket now to secure your place.
Class limited to 30 guests.
If you have questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com.
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Camp Cocktail June Class: Last Call
2026-06-14 17:00 - 19:00
At the height of America’s Golden Age of Cocktails, Prohibition brought a loud “last call” at drinking establishments across the nation. What happened? Let’s shake and stir some drinks and learn about the dynamics and changes that came together in the early nineteenth century, culminating in national Prohibition.

Experience Prohibition’s influence on cocktail culture firsthand as Hogwash Whiskey Den’s mixologist, Simon Moorby, leads you through crafting three cocktails that were trending on the eve of Prohibition. Gain hands-on knowledge of essential mixology techniques and bar tools, while Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, reveals how these drinks help chronicle the history and stories of Prohibition.
Expand your palate, refine your skills, and savor delicious appetizers. You’ll leave class with a recipe booklet and the confidence to shake, stir, and sip your way through cocktail history.
Class setup includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, freshly made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus tax and Eventbrite fee). Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks

Mixology and history lessons

Appetizers

Cocktail recipe booklet

Secure your spot now—only 30 seats available. Reserve your ticket today and be part of this immersive cocktail journey.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
PLEASE NOTE OUR CAMP COCKTAIL SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN AT 5 PM!
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.

Camp Cocktail July Class: The Dry Years
2026-07-12 17:00 - 19:00
This year’s Camp Cocktail theme is American Prohibition.
We’ve all heard about the speakeasies, bootleggers, and moonshiners who kept the drinks flowing against the odds. Let’s dive into the stories — some here in Spokane — during life under Prohibition. Creative bartenders who had trained during America’s Golden Age of the Cocktail continued to ply their trade. Learn about the Roaring 20s, iconic Prohibition cocktails, and their sometimes humorous stories.
Experience Prohibition’s influence on cocktail culture firsthand as Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, leads you through crafting three Prohibition-era cocktails. Gain hands-on knowledge of essential mixology techniques and bar tools, while Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, reveals how these drinks help chronicle the history and stories of Prohibition.
Expand your palate, refine your skills, and savor delicious appetizers. You’ll leave class with a recipe booklet and the confidence to shake, stir, and sip your way through cocktail history.
Class setup includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, freshly made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus tax and Eventbrite fee). Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks

Mixology and history lessons

Appetizers

Cocktail recipe booklet

Secure your spot now—only 30 seats available. Reserve your ticket today and be part of this immersive cocktail journey.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
PLEASE NOTE OUR CAMP COCKTAIL SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN AT 5 PM!
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.

Camp Cocktail August Class: Repeal
2026-08-16 17:00 - 19:00
This final chapter revisits Prohibition’s end, exploring changing opinion, political pressure, and the return of American bars under the 21st Amendment. As we unpack this turning point in history, you’ll craft cocktails that reflect the reemerging cocktail culture. Recipes that helped define the post-Prohibition era and still influence cocktail menus today.
Experience Prohibition’s influence on cocktail culture firsthand as Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, leads you through crafting three cocktails. Gain hands-on knowledge of essential mixology techniques and bar tools, while Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, reveals how these drinks help chronicle the history and stories of Prohibition.
Expand your palate, refine your skills, and savor delicious appetizers. You’ll leave class with a recipe booklet and the confidence to shake, stir, and sip your way through cocktail history.
Class setup includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, freshly made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus tax and Eventbrite fee). Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks

Mixology and history lessons

Appetizers

Cocktail recipe booklet

Secure your spot now—only 30 seats available. Reserve your ticket today and be part of this immersive cocktail journey.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
PLEASE NOTE OUR CAMP COCKTAIL SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN AT 5 PM!
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.
