Join us at Hey Love for a night of vibrant Miami vibes! Let us transport you straight to South Beach with tropical cocktails, beats that make you move, and a lively atmosphere that captures the essence of Miami nightlife.

Indulge in signature whiskey cocktails and light bites. Mingle with fellow industry professionals and enjoy an unforgettable night of celebration and camaraderie. Get ready to dance, sip, and connect under the neon lights.

Nighttime Event. All PDXCW pass holders can attend.
Location: Hey Love, 920 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
Sponsored by: Bardstown Bourbon and Green River Whiskey

Celebrate the release of In Our Lifetime, a collaborative project from Sazerac, 375 Park Avenue Spirits, and Turning Tables. This late-night event will spotlight 13 exceptional cocktails crafted by bartenders from across the US, each drink inspired by the energy and creativity behind the record. Bartenders from Turning Tables and Dear Sandy will join forces to deliver an unforgettable experience to wrap up PDXCW 2024!

Nighttime Event. All PDXCW pass holders can attend.
Location: Dear Sandy, 2800 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
Sponsored by: Sazerac, 375 Park Avenue Spirits, Turning Tables

Get ready to raise the roof and your glasses as The Yacht Club and Peach Crease Club join forces for a one-of-a-kind celebration of southern hospitality and southwestern flair.

As we say down South, "Y'all means All," and at this epic shindig, we truly embody that spirit. Experience the best of the west with a curated selection of cocktails crafted by top-notch bartenders Mary Wright & McLain Hedges from The Yacht Club, named Best US Cocktail Bar at the 2024 Spirited Awards, and the soon-to-open Peach Crease Club, from Alex Jump & Stuart Jensen. Enjoy signature drinks featuring renowned brands like Mr. Black, Ron Zacapa, Astral Tequila, and Ritual Zero Proof.

Two-Step your heart out with globally acclaimed DJ Disko Cowboy, whose fusion of classic country, disco, and EDM is set to redefine contemporary urban cowboy culture. Prepare for unexpected delights throughout the night, from custom chain-stitched items and limited-edition Yacht Club x Peach Crease Club merchandise to espresso martini shake-offs and more.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where tradition and trend collide in spectacular style at The Country Club. We can't wait to see y'all there! And remember, this ain't your mama's country club.

Nighttime Event. All PDXCW pass holders can attend.
Location: White Owl Social Club, 1305 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Sponsored by: Mr. Black Spirits, Zacapa Rums, Mezcal Unión, Ritual Zero Proof

Join Westland and Distiller Tyler Pederson for a spirited dinner pairing whiskeys from the Westland range with delicious dishes from Scotch Lodge.

Dinner. Student Priority. Invite Only.
Location: Scotch Lodge, 215 SE 9th Ave #102, Portland, OR 97214
Sponsored by: Westland American Single Malt Whiskey

Embark on a sensory journey through the heart of Ireland with Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. This exclusive evening promises to captivate your palate and imagination alike as you savor three distinctive Redbreast whiskeys and delight in a carefully curated meal by the renowned Multnomah Whiskey Library.

Be transported to County Cork through enchanting tales from Redbreast Brand Ambassador Neasan Guilfoyle and discover the secrets behind the unique character of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey as Neasan shares personal anecdotes from his childhood, growing up across the street from the legendary distillery.

Neasan Guilfoyle, Redbreast Brand Ambassador

Dinner. Student Priority. Invite Only.
Location: Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder St, Portland, Oregon 97205
Sponsored by: Redbreast Irish Whiskey

Crafted along the shores of Marseillan, Maison Noilly Prat invites you to explore the origin of the world’s first dry French vermouth. Brought to life through cocktails and maritime fare paired to showcase a legacy of innovation spanning more than 200 years, each course highlights a unique expression of Noilly Prat vermouth and the cocktails they inspired.

Dinner. Student Priority. Invite Only.
Location: St. Jack, 1610 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
Sponsored by: Noilly Prat

Experience a night of Ofrenda as we get ready for Dia de los Muertos with a cultural celebration of life and death. Don your best Catrina dress or dark outfit as we gather with friends and fellow bartenders to raise awareness for mental health with an amazing meal prepared by Portland’s best cocktail and dessert bar. Then raise a glass of Lunazul Tequila to pay respect and tribute to our loved ones who are no longer with us... Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring photos to add to the Ofrenda!

Dinner. Student Priority. Invite Only.
Location: Libre Cocktail Bar, 2601 SE Clinton St., Portland, Oregon 97202
Sponsored by: Lunazul Tequila

Join Heaven Hill BIB and learn from a few of the industry's best personal branding experts. This seminar will have a fun roundtable discussion, a cocktail staging interaction, a professional headshot for each student, and, of course, some fun swag and snacks.

Featuring:
Jordan Hughes, Content Creator and Professional Photographer, HighProofPreacher
Nick Hogan, Owner, Mover & Shaker Co.
Joshua Brasted, Professional Photographer and Media Manager

3-Hour Educational Workshop for pre-assigned Student Pass holders.
Location: Abigail Hall at Woodlark Hotel, 813 SW Adler St., Portland, OR 97205
Sponsored by: Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond

Do you have barware items or swag that you no longer love/use/identify with? Bring it to the Swag Swap at the DreamTENT from 12:30-3:30 pm! Trade your items for something new-to-you, or simply take or leave a few things* someone else might be interested in. Brought to you by Guerrilla Waste Solutions & Portland Cocktail Week.

*Please bring 3 items or less. ALL items must be clean.

Location: DreamTENT at The Jupiter Hotel, 800 E Burnside Ave., Portland, OR 97214

Join us for an immersive tasting with Zacapa Rum, including a tasting of the raw materials, new make, and every step of the dynamic solera aging process.

After the education, we will dive into an amplified Gastronomic pairing experience across the Zacapa Portfolio. We will then end with light bites and delicious cocktails!

Vanessa Leon, National Educator
Vanessa Leon is inspired by the dreams that launched in the storied brands of the Diageo Portfolio: the century-old stories of creative entrepreneurs fighting for what they believed in, striving to go their own way, and breaking barriers to get the job done...together. “The legends of our brands show us that authenticity, passion, and hospitality can take you to great places. That’s what motivates me to support On-Premise. That’s what the Diageo Hospitality Partnership means to me.”

With a career spanning more than 16 years, Vanessa’s journey has touched so many facets of hospitality. Ten years behind the stick, including Lead Mixologist for the Miami Heat Arena, led to opportunities in sales and marketing and a stretch representing Diageo’s Tequila Don Julio as a Brand Ambassador in Florida, Kentucky, and Indiana. Today, she thrives in her role as a National Educator, supporting the industry she loves through category and brand education, experiential programs, and building genuine relationships - all while growing her team and expanding her skills and influence.

Vanessa has a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. She likes exploring new places, hosting theme dinners, decorating, and art - all enjoyed with a Ron Zacapa Espresso Martini.

3-Hour Educational Workshop for pre-assigned Student Pass holders.
Location: Silk Road, 1230 NW Hoyt St B, Portland, OR 97209
Sponsored by: Zacapa Rums

In this class, students will have the opportunity to "dig in" to what makes Mezcal such a special spirit with Mezcal Unión Co-Founder Alejandro Champion and Jorge Mayer Romero of Liga Productura. We will explore agave varietals used for mezcal production, sustainability, agriculture, innovations in soil remediation, process, and other essential components to responsible and sustainable mezcal production at scale through the lens of Mezcal Unión. Students will be able to see soil techniques employed firsthand on an urban farm, all while enjoying Mezcal Unión cocktails and wood-fired Tlayudas. They will also have the chance to get their hands a little dirty! Unión para todos!

Featuring:
Alejandro Champion, Co-Founder, Mezcal Union
Jorge Mayer Romero, Director, Liga Productura
Jessica Braasch, Brand Ambassador, Mezcal Union

Alejandro Champion, Co-Founder, Mezcal Union
Alejandro Champion, or "Champ" as
he is affectionately called, has
always cultivated his passion for
cultural synergies, even from an
early age. Having been raised in
Guadalajara, Mexico, Champ has
always experienced the world
through artistic expression and
through the traveling lens of his work.
After studying architecture at
Iteso Universidad in Guadalajara,
Mexico, he decided to explore his
artistic passion by launching
Encubadora de Arte
Contemporaneo (now called Salon
Acmel, an art platform that offers
exhibition opportunities and
exposure for emerging artists; it
was through this experience that
Champ's entrepreneurial spirit was
born, which sowed the seeds for his
eventual role in co-founding
mezcal unión. After flexing his
marketing and sales prowess
working as a field marketing
manager for a large, globally
recognized food & beverage brand,
Champ felt compelled to do
something more meaningful for his
home country.
Thus, Mezcal Unión was created, and
was named after the special "unión"
the founders shared with each
other and their collaborative
vision to uplift their homeland.
The brand's goal was and remains
to support Mexican Indigenous
communities by empowering
Maestros Mezcaleros and agave
farmers to become entrepreneurs
and suppliers while generating
opportunities and prosperity; this
comes to life through Mezcal
Unión's collaborations with several
communities across different
villages in Oaxaca, Mexico which
helps to preserve the tradition of
artesnal Mezcal process and
promote sustainability and social
responsibility.
Champ remains highly involved in
the brand as a Global Brand
Ambassador and, of course,
Co-Founder, and is responsible for
sharing stories of Oaxacan culture
and introducing the
multi-award-winning Mezcal Unión
to the world.
Today, Champ and Mezcal Unión
both exist to inspire others
that we are all "uno."

3-Hour Educational Workshop for pre-assigned Student Pass holders.
Location: l'Orto Urban Farm, 1401 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214
Sponsored by: Mezcal Union

Join us in conversation with Dre Masso, Co-Creator of Altos Tequila, Head of Bar Innovation and Creation for Potato Head Hotels and Beach Club, Bali and Alex Jump, Director of Operations, Focus on Health, as they explore ways to cultivate human, social, economic, and environmental sustainability in the hospitality industry. This day of education, will inspire you to find ways to take better care of yourself, your bar team, and the planet.

Featuring:
Dre Masso, Co-Creator of Altos Tequila, Head of Bar Innovation and Creation for Potato Head Hotels and Beach Club, Bali
Alex Jump, Director of Operations, Focus on Health

Dre Masso, Co-Creator of Altos Tequila, Head of Bar Innovation and Creation for Potato Head Hotels and Beach Club, Bali
Driven by his love for Mexican culture and traditional agave spirits, Dré co-authored a book dedicated to the Margarita with fellow bartender Henry Besant. Together, they founded London's premier Mexican cantina, Green and Red, which led them to team up with maestro tequilero Jesus Hernandez to create Altos tequila in 2009 - a brand crafted by bartenders, for bartenders. That same year, they launched The Tahona Society, a platform aimed at uniting the global bartending community.

With more than 30 years of experience in the bartending industry and having lived and worked across six continents, Dré has collaborated with thousands of bartenders from around the world. During his time in London's bustling bar scene, he was honored with the title of UK Bartender of the Year on three occasions.

Alex Jump, Director of Operations, Focus on Health
Alex is a Chattanooga, TN native now living in Denver, CO where she has her hands in a variety of different industry programs from consulting, to no/low brand development, and operating Focus on Health. She is currently pursuing a masters degree in Public Health with a goal of making health and wellbeing education more accessible to the food & beverage industry.

3-Hour Educational Workshop for pre-assigned Student Pass holders.
Location: Holy Ghost, 4101 SE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Sponsored by: Olmeca Altos, Altos Tahona Society

Dive into a day of exploration with Wilderton Aperitivo Co.! Your adventure begins at the iconic Jupiter Hotel, where you’ll board our comfortable bus and enjoy a warming coffee cocktail as we journey into the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. Our first stop: a guided botanical foraging hike at the breathtaking Wahclella Falls, led by our master distiller, Seth O'Malley. Next, we’ll head to America’s first non-alcoholic distillery in Hood River, where you’ll uncover the magic behind crafting Wilderton’s unique spirits. As a special treat, be among the first to taste our newest liquid (shhhh...)! Finally, shake things up with West Bev Consulting for their course on inclusive hospitality, non-alc cocktail anatomy and construction, menu placement strategy, and the verbiage we use when we talk about this evolving category.

Seth O'Malley, Founding Distiller
Some of Seth O’Malley’s earliest sensory memories are of pulling corks off of spice jars to experience their generous aromas. Eventually, he memorized their names and would quiz himself on spice identification. As he entered his teens, he took up tea drinking as a hobby and became the first person to try all 126 offerings of his hometown tea shop in Bend, Oregon. Armed with a tattered menu covered with notes and ratings, Seth created a curriculum and began conducting regular tea classes with the public. Seth’s infatuation with aromatic plants only grew from there, as did his desire to understand their characteristics, functions, and historical relationships with humans. First exploring the use of botanicals in beer and mead, then homemade liqueurs, he developed a peculiar expertise that he deployed when he took up the role Head Distiller at Townshend’s Distillery at the age of 23. There, he formulated and created an award-winning line of botanical spirits ranging from gin to amari to herbal liqueurs, always drawing on botany and perfumery in an effort to challenge conventions and imagine new ways of drinking. When approached about formulating Wilderton, Seth couldn’t say yes quickly enough. He recognized the opportunity to use his botanical knowledge and distillation experience to forge a new beverage tradition, one that is unbound by narrow spirits categories and instead rooted in flavor exploration and the freedom to have a great distilled spirit without alcohol. Paired with Co-Founder and CEO Brad Whiting’s extensive spirits background and resolute vision for the product, he knew that Wilderton had the makings of a singular and beautiful non-alcoholic spirit.

Brad Whiting, CEO & Co-Founder
For more than two decades, Brad has called the Pacific Northwest his home, his playground, and the source of his inspiration for living a life that blends family and adventure. Growing up on the East Coast, his parents instilled an early love of the outdoors and a passion for working with his hands. A healthy dose of wanderlust always suggested that a life journey Westward might be in the cards. After graduating from Dartmouth college, he set out to craft a life that balanced a career with his outdoor passions. The journey spanned six states across the U.S. while working in sales, marketing, and operations roles within the sports industry until a fateful visit to Hood River, Oregon in 1996, which he immediately called home. A thirst for learning led Brad back to graduate school for an MBA and an unexpected career change that would shape his future. In 2004, he entered the drinks industry working for the oldest and largest distilled spirits company in the Pacific Northwest, Hood River Distillers (HRD). There, he began an ever-expanding fascination with the art, science, and business of spirits. Overseeing procurement and distilling operations, Brad travelled extensively, meeting with producers around the world to learn about their products, processes and history. During his time with HRD, he also oversaw two Pacific Northwest craft distilleries deeply vested in the Pacific Northwest spirits scene: Clear Creek Distillery and Big Gin. In 2018, Brad struck out on his own to begin work on a project to celebrate the greatest parts of the drinks industry while providing options that supported a healthier lifestyle. Over the next two years, that vision became Wilderton, which launches October, 2020. Brad lives in Hood River with his wife, two daughters, and dog, Willy. When not at his desk or on the road in their RV, you will likely find Brad on a bike, surfboard, or skis.

Nora Furst, Partner at West Bev Consulting
West Bev is a beverage consulting group consisting of Stephanie Gonnet(SF), Christopher Longoria(SF), and Nora Furst(PDX)

All-Day Educational Workshop for pre-assigned Student Pass holders.
Location: Wilderton Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spirits, 407 Portway Ave, Hood River, OR 97031
Sponsored by: Wilderton Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spirits

Kick off your last day at Portland Cocktail Week as the Italians do! Join us in the Dream Tent before you head off to class for the day and fuel yourself with a Borghetti Espresso Martini or Cafe Disco if you fancy. An Italian-inspired continental breakfast will be served alongside the coffee offerings, and some light Italian Disco vibes will set the tone for a great last day!

Breakfast. All PDXCW pass holders can attend.
Location: DreamTENT at The Jupiter Hotel, 800 E Burnside Ave., Portland, OR 97214
Sponsored by: Borghetti

Make this your first stop at Portland Cocktail Week!

Pick up your PDXCW pass in The Jupiter Hotel lobby next to the Dream Tent. Grab a cold bevy, thanks to our friends at Diageo Bar Academy.

A physical pass/badge is required for anyone attending PDXCW events. This includes Student, Bartender, Industry, Media, Educator, and Staff.

Sign up for your pass online before you arrive, then pick it up at Registration. Learn more about Registration & Passes here.

Location: The Jupiter Hotel, 800 E Burnside Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Sponsored by: Diageo Bar Academy

First launched in 2011 to train bartenders in Pacific Asia, Diageo Bar Academy is an accredited bar training platform that has trained over 115,000 staff worldwide. Teaching foundational level courses to advanced, world-class workshops, bar professionals in over 40 countries can access their training. They've been raising the bar for over a decade and, for many years, helping to bring Portland Cocktail Week to life! Learn more here.

Portland Cocktail Week Students and Bartenders will be paired with industry mentors for one-on-one sessions focused on taking their careers to the next level. Brought to you by Diageo Bar Academy, these life-changing meetings help form mentorships, boost careers, and provide invaluable connections and information. Sessions feel up fast, so don’t hesitate to sign up once the schedule is available for booking. Be sure to check back as new sessions and mentors become available.

Please note: we are in the process of setting up Mentors. If you are a Sponsor, Industry Professional, Media member, or Educator who would like to be a Mentor for a session or two, please click here to email us!

Learn more and sign up for a mentoring session at pdxcw.com/careercounseling

Career Counseling Hours: Monday, October 7-Thursday, October 10, 9 am-11 am
Location: The Jupiter Hotel, 800 E Burnside Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Sponsored by: Diageo Bar Academy

First launched in 2011 to train bartenders in Pacific Asia, Diageo Bar Academy is an accredited bar training platform that has trained over 115,000 staff worldwide. Teaching foundational level courses to advanced, world-class workshops, bar professionals in over 40 countries can access their training. They've been raising the bar for over a decade and, for many years, helping to bring Portland Cocktail Week to life! Learn more here.

Shop Portland Cocktail Week branded merch and some favorites from Mover & Shaker Co.

HOURS:
Monday, October 7, 9-11 am
Tuesday, October 8, 6-9 pm
Wednesday, October 9, 7-9 pm
Thursday, October 10, 9 am-2 pm

Location: Ground Floor at The Jupiter Hotel
800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214