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Vodka Tasting at Sussex Wines and Spirits (New York City)

 

 Saturday, November 24  |  4:00 - 7:00pm

Sussex Wines and Spirits, on the corner of 42nd and 2nd, hosts a Modern Spirits tasting of all seven of our flavors + our first seasonal flavor, Pumpkin Pie.

Vodka Tasting at Morrell (New York City)

 

 Tuesday, November 20  |  3:30 - 6:30pm

Morrell Wine, the famed midtown retailer, hosted a Modern Spirits tasting of all seven of our flavors + our first seasonal flavor, Pumpkin Pie.

Vodka Tasting at Astor Wine & Spirits (New York City)

 

 Saturday, November 3  |  2:00 - 5:00pm

Astor Wine & Spirits, the East Village institution, hosted a Modern Spirits tasting of all seven of our flavors and our first seasonal flavor, Pumpkin Pie.

Vodka Tasting at Morrell (New York City)

 

 Tuesday, October 30  |  3:30 - 6:30pm

Morrell Wine, the famed midtown retailer, hosted a Modern Spirits tasting of all seven of our flavors + our first seasonal flavor, Pumpkin Pie.

Vodka Pairing Dinner at minibar (Los Angeles)

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 Thursday, October 25  |  7:00pm

minibar, with a focus on internationally-inspired tapas, hosted a Modern Spirits 6-course small-plate pairing dinner with the makers.

Vodka Tasting at Smith & Vine (Brooklyn, NY)

 

  Saturday, October 20  |  4:00 - 7:00pm

Smith & Vine, which focuses on food-pairings (how appropriate!), hosted a Modern Spirits tasting paired with cheeses.

Vodka Tasting at Penn Wine & Spirits (New York City)

 

 Friday, October 19  |  4:00 - 7:00pm

Penn Wine & Spirits, located in the heart of New York's famed Penn Station (L.I.R.R. Level), hosted a Modern Spirits tasting of all seven of our flavors and our first seasonal flavor, Pumpkin Pie.

Independent Spirits Festival (San Francisco)

 

 Saturday, October 13  |  6:30pm - 10:00pm

Like hand-made spirits? (OK, that wasn't a fair questions.) Hundreds of attendees sampled the handiwork of some the world's best spirits makers and chatted them up in person at the Independent Spirits Fest at the W Hotel in San Francisco. Litty and I were be there to pour the entire Modern Spirits portfolio, including Pumpkin Pie. $75 general pass | $85 VIP. Reserve online at Celtic Malts.

Vodka Seminar at Ambassador Wine & Spirits (New York)

 

 Friday, October 12  |  5:00 - 8:00pm

Ambassador Wines & Spirits, the Eastside landmark, hosted a Modern Spirits tasting of all seven of our flavors and our first seasonal flavor, Pumpkin Pie.

Vodka Tasting at Astor Wine & Spirits (New York City)

 

 Astor Wine & Spirits, the East Village institution, hosted a Modern Spirits tasting of all seven of our flavors and our first seasonal flavor, Pumpkin Pie.

Vodka Sampling at Vickers' Liquors (Newport, RI)

 

 Saturday, September 29  |  4:00 - 7:00pm

Vickers' Liquor, boasting historic Newport's largest fine wine and spirits selection, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting.

Vodka Sampling at Crush Wine & Spirits (New York City)

 

 Friday, September 28  |  5:30 - 8:00pm

Crush Wine and Spirits, located in midtown Manhattan, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting with the makers.

Vodka Sampling at Chelsea Wine Vault (New York City)

 

 Thursday, September 27  |  4:00 - 7:00pm

Chelsea Wine Vault, located inside the Chelsea Market, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting with the makers.

Pairing Dinner at the James Beard House (New York City)

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  Monday, September 24, 7:00pm (SOLD OUT)

Guess who’s coming to dinner? Vodka! Modern Spirits and Nic's Beverly Hills hosted the first artisan vodka pairing dinner at the James Beard House in Manhattan to showcase how well spirits and natural cocktails complement small plates.

Vodka Tasting at Morrell (New York City)

 

 Wednesday, September 19  |  3:30 - 6:30pm

Morrell Wine, the famed midtown retailer, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting.

Modern Spirits Martini Night at Irises Cafe & Wine Bar (Plattsburgh, NY)

 

 Wednesday, September 19  |  4:0pm - midnight

Irises, a contemporary American cuisine spot in downtown Plattsburgh, hosted a Modern Spirits hosts a Modern Spirits cocktail night.

Small Plate Tasting Dinner at The Raymond (Pasadena, Calif.)

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  Friday, September 14  |  7:00pm

The Raymond, one of LA's most charming and beloved restaurants, hosted a Modern Spirits vodka small-plate tasting dinner with the makers.

6th Annual Monrovia Food, Wine and Jazz Festival (Monrovia, Calif.)

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  Sunday, September 9  |  5:00 - 9:00pm

Our own home town threw a block party with some of the neighborhood's best.

Great American Distillers Festival (Portland, Oregon)

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  Saturday, August 25 - Sunday, August 26  |  11am - 7:00pm

Rogue and Imbibe Magazine hosted the 3rd annual Great American Distillers Festival at the Gerding Theater at the Armory. More than 30 artisan spirits makers, including yours truly, poured their best handiwork. $10 entry included 3 free tastes of spirits.

Vodka Tasting at Morrell (New York City)

 

 Thursday, August 9  |  3:30 - 6:30pm

Morrell Wine, the famed midtown retailer, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting.

James Beard House Preview Dinner at Nic's (Beverly Hills, Calif.)

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  Monday, July 23

Nic's and Slow Food LA hosted a very special Modern Spirits vodka pairing dinner -- a preview of our Sept. 24 pairing dinner of Modern Spirits Artisan Vodkas and Chef Larry Nicola’s cooking at the James Beard House in Manhattan.

Vodka Tasting at Morrell (New York City)

 

 Wednesday, July 18  |  3:30 - 6:30pm

Morrell Wine, the famed midtown retailer, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting.

Vodka Tasting at The Liquor Loft (New Hartford, NY)

 

 Saturday, July 14  |  2:00 - 6:00pm

The Liquor Loft, a family-owned New Hartford institution, hosted upstate New York's first Modern Spirits in-store tasting. Come and try all seven of our handmade vodkas. Free.

Vodka Tasting at Sussex Wines and Spirits (New York City)

 

 Wednesday, June 27  |  6:00 - 8:00pm

Sussex Wines and Spirits, on the corner of 42nd and 2nd, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting. Come and try all seven of our handmade vodkas. Free.

Tapas Pairing at Martini Beach (Cape May, New Jersey)

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 Sunday, June 24

Martini Beach, which features a contemporary tapas menu, hosted a Modern Spirits vodka pairing dinner. $100 prix fixe pp + tax/tip.

Vodka Tasting at Penn Wines and Spirits (New York City)

 

 Friday, June 22  |  4:00 - 7:00pm

Penn Wine & Spirits, located on the L.I.R.R. Level, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting. Come and try all seven of our handmade vodkas. Free.

Vodka Tasting at Morrell (New York City)

 

 Wednesday, June 20  |  3:30 - 6:30pm

Morrell Wine, the famed midtown retailer, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting.

Vodka Tasting at Prospect Wine Shop (Brooklyn)

 

 Saturday, June 16  |  4:00 - 6:00pm

Prospect Wine Shop, right around the corner from Prospect Park, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting. Come and try all seven of our handmade vodkas. Free.

Vodka Tasting at Cabrini Wines (New York City)

 

 Saturday, June 2 | 5:00 - 8:00pm

Cabrini Wines, located near Morris Heights, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting. Come and try all seven of our handmade vodkas. Free.

Pairing Dinner at Brass Cap (Santa Monica)

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  Wednesday, May 30 | 7:00pm

Brass Cap, an American Brasserie in a former beach house, hosted a Modern Spirits vodka pairing dinner with the makers.

Sushi Pairing at Fune (Atlanta)

 Wednesday, May 9 | 7:00pm

Fune Sushi Bar, ultra-hip sushi bar-meets-lounge, hosted a Modern Spirits night pairing our vodkas with sushi. Melkon Khosrovian, one of the founders and the maker of Modern Spirits, played host.

Pairing Dinner at Asia Vous (San Diego)

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  Wednesday, May 23 | 6:00pm

Asia-Vous, which combines French and Asian influences in its eclectic menu, hosted San Diego's first public Modern Spirits vodka pairing dinner with the makers (well, at least one of them).

Vodka Tasting at Morrell (New York City)

 

 Saturday, May 19  |  2:00 - 5:00pm

Morrell Wine, the famed midtown retailer, hosted a Modern Spirits in-store tasting.

Sushi Pairing at Fune (Atlanta)

 Wednesday, May 9 | 7:00pm

Fune Sushi Bar, ultra-hip sushi bar-meets-lounge, hosted a Modern Spirits night pairing our vodkas with sushi. Melkon Khosrovian, one of the founders and the maker of Modern Spirits, played host.

Vodka and Cheese Pairing at The Artisan Cheese Gallery (Studio City)

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Saturday, March 24 | 7:30 - 10:00pm

The Artisan Cheese Gallery hosted a seven-course vodka and cheese pairing with the makers.

Vodka and Cheese Pairing at The Artisan Cheese Gallery (Studio City)

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Saturday, March 24 | 7:30 - 10:00pm

The Artisan Cheese Gallery hosted a seven-course vodka and cheese pairing with the makers.

Tasting Dinner at Heritage Wine (Old Town Pasadena)

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Tuesday, March 13 | 1st Seating 6:15pm and 2nd Seating 7:45pm

Heritage Wine hosted a Modern Spirits vodka small-plate pairing with the makers.

Vodka Sampling at Crush Wine & Spirits (New York)

  Friday, February 23 | 5:30 - 7:30pm

Crush Wine & Spirits hosted a Modern Spirits tasting of all seven of our flavors.

Vodka Seminar at Ambassador Wine & Spirits (New York)

  Thursday, February 22 | 6:00 - 9:00pm

Ambassador Wine & Spirits hosted a Modern Spirits vodka seminar and tasting of all seven of our flavors. We were there in person to talk about how we got into the booze biz, how to pair spirits with food, and pour samples...and sign bottles.

Pairing Dinner at Henry's (New York)

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 Wednesday, February 21 | 7:00pm

Henry's hosted a five-course dinner featuring Modern Spirits vodka.

Valentine's Dinner at Lola's (West Hollywood)

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  Wednesday, February 14

Lola's hosted a love-infused Valentine's dinner featuring Modern Spirits vodka.

Caviar Pairing at Va Pensiero (Chicago)

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  Saturday, February 10 | 6:30 - 8:00pm

Va Pensiero and Plitt's Seafood hosted a Modern Spirits tasting and pairing with some of the worlds finest caviars.

Vodka Sampling at Sam's Wines & Spirits (Chicago)

 Saturday, February 10 | 1:00 - 4:00pm

Sam's Wines & Spirits Highland Park store hosted a Modern Spirits tasting of all seven of our flavors.

Vodka Sampling at Sam's Wines & Spirits (Chicago)

 Friday, February 9 | 3:00 - 7:00pm

Sam's Wines & Spirits Chicago store hosted a Modern Spirits tasting of all seven of our flavors.

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