Portland, Oregon (September 22, 2011) - We have some great news to share. Portland Cocktail Week is one month away, and (insert drum roll here) we’re ready to share details about the excitement, madness and cocktail mayhem landing in Portland on October 20 – 23, 2011. 

 Our snazzy new website is ready for you with all the details, but here are a few teasers to kick things off:

• Thursday is Opening Night at Wilf's at Union Station, one of Portland's most elegant destinations and iconic jazz clubs in the city's historic train station. We'll channel mid-century glamour, sip on classic cocktails starring Pernod Ricard's stellar portfolio and rejoice as out of town guests roll in to join the party. Admission is $40.

• Friday night, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes for Yacht Rocking at Lola's Room, our 80s themed dance party with tiki cocktails, karaoke and décor by Adam Aleksander of the Hendricks Enchanted Forest. Admission is $40.

• Saturday kicks off two days of seminars at the Leftbank Annex and theGreat American Distillers Festival, the coolest artisan spirits gathering in a city known for micro-distilling. Seminars are $15 each; GADF is $10/day.

• Saturday night brings Robots vs. Bartenders to the Jupiter Hotel, a party complete with fire breathing robots and guest bartenders from around the country. Admission is $40.

Most evening events are $40 and include food and drink; seminars are $15 each. Please visit http://www.portlandcocktailweek.com for the complete schedule, locations and more details. Remember, mark your calendars!

 

Portland Cocktail Week is generously sponsored by: 42 Below, Absolut Vodka, Becherovka, Beefeater Gin, B.G. Reynolds’ Syrups, Bulleit Bourbon , Cocktail GoGo, Del Maguey Mezcals, Don Julio Tequila, DonQ Rums, Haus Alpenz, Hendricks , Herradura Tequila, House Spirits, Imbue Vermouth, Jägermeister, Ketel One Vodka, Maker’s Mark, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, Pernod Absinthe, Plymouth Gin, Tanqueray Gin, Tequila Avión, The Cognac Board and Woodford Reserve.

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