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SUMMARY:Spring in Italy: Amaro
DESCRIPTION: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?\nThis 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.\nWhether 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.\nRaise 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.\nTickets are $84 per person (plus Eventbrite fee and tax). Your ticket includes:\n\nThree crafted drinks\nMixology and history lessons\nAppetizers\nA cocktail recipe booklet\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE!\nMUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE\nMust be 21 or older. Class limited to 30 guests.
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/spring-in-italy-amaro/
LOCATION:Hogwash Whiskey Den\, 304 W. Pacific Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Cocktail Class,Mixology Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T150000
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Mexico: Tequila
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis 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.\nExperience 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.\nWhether 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.\nRaise 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.\nTickets are $84 per person (plus Eventbrite fee and tax). Your ticket includes:\n\nThree crafted drinks\nMixology and history lessons\nAppetizers\nA cocktail recipe booklet\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE!\nMust be 21 or older. MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE. Purchase your ticket now to secure your place. \nClass limited to 30 guests. \nIf you have questions\, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com. \nFind us on Instagram: Raising the Bar \nCheck us out on Facebook: Hogwash Whiskey Den
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/the-spirit-of-mexico-tequila/
LOCATION:Hogwash Whiskey Den\, 304 W. Pacific Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Cocktail Class,Mixology Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260614T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260614T190000
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SUMMARY:Camp Cocktail June Class: Last Call
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nExperience 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.\nExpand 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.\nClass setup includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools\, freshly made syrups and juices\, prepped and ready ingredients\, and vintage glassware.\nTickets are $84 per person (plus tax and Eventbrite fee). Your ticket includes the following:\n\n\nThree crafted drinks\n\n\nMixology and history lessons\n\n\nAppetizers\n\n\nCocktail recipe booklet\n\n\nSecure your spot now—only 30 seats available. Reserve your ticket today and be part of this immersive cocktail journey.\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE! \nPLEASE NOTE OUR CAMP COCKTAIL SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN AT 5 PM! \nIf you have any questions\, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/camp-cocktail-june-class-last-call/
LOCATION:Hogwash Whiskey Den\, 304 W. Pacific Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Cocktail Class,Mixology Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260712T190000
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SUMMARY:Camp Cocktail July Class: The Dry Years
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Camp Cocktail theme is American Prohibition.\nWe’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.\nExperience 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.\nExpand 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.\nClass setup includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools\, freshly made syrups and juices\, prepped and ready ingredients\, and vintage glassware.\nTickets are $84 per person (plus tax and Eventbrite fee). Your ticket includes the following:\n\n\nThree crafted drinks\n\n\nMixology and history lessons\n\n\nAppetizers\n\n\nCocktail recipe booklet\n\n\nSecure your spot now—only 30 seats available. Reserve your ticket today and be part of this immersive cocktail journey.\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE!\nPLEASE NOTE OUR CAMP COCKTAIL SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN AT 5 PM! \nIf you have any questions\, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/camp-cocktail-july-class-the-dry-years/
LOCATION:Hogwash Whiskey Den\, 304 W. Pacific Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Cocktail Class,Mixology Class
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SUMMARY:Camp Cocktail August Class: Repeal
DESCRIPTION: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.\nExperience 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.\nExpand 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.\nClass setup includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools\, freshly made syrups and juices\, prepped and ready ingredients\, and vintage glassware.\nTickets are $84 per person (plus tax and Eventbrite fee). Your ticket includes the following:\n\n\nThree crafted drinks\n\n\nMixology and history lessons\n\n\nAppetizers\n\n\nCocktail recipe booklet\n\n\nSecure your spot now—only 30 seats available. Reserve your ticket today and be part of this immersive cocktail journey.\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE!\nPLEASE NOTE OUR CAMP COCKTAIL SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN AT 5 PM! \nIf you have any questions\, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/camp-cocktail-august-class-repeal/
LOCATION:Hogwash Whiskey Den\, 304 W. Pacific Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Cocktail Class,Mixology Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T150000
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SUMMARY:History Shaken and Stirred at the Pacific NW History Conference
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.\nCocktails are more than recipes—they’re artifacts. In this hands-on class\, you’ll shake\, stir\, and sip your way through history\, discovering how cocktails serve as a lens to reveal larger stories from the past. Join us at the Volstead Act bar in downtown Spokane for an immersive experience.\nHistorian Renée Cebula\, with Raising the Bar\, will explain how cocktails were defined—or were shaped by—major historical events. Owner and bartender Roman Harner will lead you through proper stirring and shaking techniques. Gain hands-on knowledge of essential mixology tools and techniques while learning the history behind the drinks.
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/history-shaken-and-stirred-at-the-pacific-nw-history-conference/
LOCATION:Volstead Act\, 12 N Post St\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Cocktail Class,Mixology Class,Special Event
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SUMMARY:A Taste of France: Absinthe and the Alps Cocktail Class
DESCRIPTION:Explore the intriguing history of absinthe\, from its origins to its rise as a symbol of French café culture\, and discover the secretive world of monasteries making alpine liqueurs. Along the way\, we’ll uncover the people\, places\, traditions\, and myths that have shaped France’s remarkable drinking history\, as well as its influence on American cocktail culture.\nThis 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.\nReserve now to enjoy this 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. \nTickets are $84 per person (plus Eventbrite fee and tax). Your ticket includes: \n🍸 Three French-inspired cocktails\n📖 A take-home class booklet with recipes and history\n🥖 Appetizers to enjoy throughout the class\n🥂 History lessons exploring absinthe\, secret recipes\, and French drinks\n🍹 Mixology instruction at your bartending station \nCome curious\, leave with cocktail knowledge—and perhaps a new appreciation for the mysterious\, herbal\, and wonderfully French world of absinthe and alpine liqueurs. \nJoin us for an afternoon of learning\, shaking\, sipping\, and tasting the history of France—one drink at a time. \nMust be 21 or older. MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE. Purchase your ticket now to secure your place.\nClass limited to 30 guests. \nIf you have questions\, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com. \nFind us on Instagram: Raising the Bar \nCheck us out on Facebook: Hogwash Whiskey Den
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/a-taste-of-france-absinthe-and-the-alps-cocktail-class/
LOCATION:Hogwash Whiskey Den\, 304 W. Pacific Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Cocktail Class,Mixology Class
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T190000
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UID:3881-1791999000-1792004400@raisingthebarnw.com
SUMMARY:Spokane's Spirited Past Talk at the Spokane Club
DESCRIPTION:FULL DETAILS AND TICKETS HERE! 
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/spokanes-spirited-past-talk-at-the-spokane-club/
LOCATION:Spokane Club\, 1002 W Riverside Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Talk/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261115T150000
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UID:3888-1794754800-1794762000@raisingthebarnw.com
SUMMARY:Aquavit: The Nordic Spirit
DESCRIPTION:FULL DETAILS AND TICKETS HERE!
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/aquavit-the-nordic-spirit/
LOCATION:Hogwash Whiskey Den\, 304 W. Pacific Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Cocktail Class,Mixology Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261206T170000
DTSTAMP:20261003T185445Z
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UID:3890-1796569200-1796576400@raisingthebarnw.com
SUMMARY:NEW YORK! Holiday Cocktail Class
DESCRIPTION:FULL DETAILS AND TICKETS HERE! 
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/new-york-holiday-cocktail-class/
LOCATION:Hogwash Whiskey Den\, 304 W. Pacific Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Cocktail Class,Mixology Class,Special Event
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