The Craft Spirits Fest, Miami’s original exhibition of craft, artisanal, boutique, super premium, small-batch spirits and cocktails returns for its 5th year from October 9th – 13th, 2017. The CSF showcases spirit producers, brand ambassadors, bartenders and beverage industry leaders who are influencing today’s craft spirit and craft cocktail culture.
The Craft Spirits Fest also provides the opportunity for consumers to learn, interact and truly experience spirits & cocktails. While the five-day celebration will peak with the Grand Tasting at the Cruz Building in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood, the preceding days are packed with bartender competitions, happy hours and more.
Here’s a look at what’s on tap for CRAFT SPIRITS FEST WEEK 2017:
CSF Kick-off Pop-Up Bar
On Saturday, October 7, the CSF Kick-Off Pop-Up Bar happens at a secret location in Miami. A small number of ticket buyers will be chosen to join the industry professionals, bartenders and other VIP’s to this very special event featuring one of a kind cocktails at a secret location – by invitation only.
Event Location: (“It’s a secret!”)
Bareknuckle Bartender Finale
On Monday, October 9th at 8pm, come to the BareKnuckle Bartender™ Finale, and watch Miami bartenders compete at this Jägermeister Battle Royal to make their best cocktails to earn the coveted title of Craft Spirits Fest’s BareKnuckle Bartender Champ. Free and open to the public.
Event Location: Repour Bar, 1650 James Ave, Miami Beach, repourbar.com
Women, Whiskey & Wieners
In honor of the Breast Cancer Awareness month, on Wednesday, October 11 at 5PM, the Craft Spirits Fest will present the 4th Annual Women, Whiskey & Wieners™ . Featuring the finest women in the spirits industry representing: Glenfiddich, Michter’s, Old Forrester, Wild Turkey and more. A $20 donation will score you some awesome American Whiskey samples, cocktails and house-made wieners and more. Open to the public. Tickets available at the door.
Event Location: The Mighty, 2224 Coral Way, Miami (Coral Gables), themightymiami.com
CSF Grand Tasting
The Grand Tasting, the CRAFT SPIRITS FESTIVAL’s main event, is on Friday, October 13, from 7:30 – 10:30PM at the Cruz Building in Coconut Grove. This event brings together 30+ spirit producers from across the country/world for a comprehensive, large-scale tasting event. Over 120+ different spirits and cocktails will be available to sample. At bars throughout the building, Miami’s best bartenders from the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild will serve amazing craft cocktails. Pair a cocktail with free food samples from local restaurants. Tickets for Grand Tasting are $75 and are extremely limited. Tickets available at: CraftSpiritsFest2017.Mixstir.com
Event Location: The Cruz Building, 3157 Commodore Plaza, Miami (Coconut Grove), cruzbuildings.com
CSF Beer Chaser After Party
Continue the festivities, Friday, October 13, 10PM at the greatest “After Party” of all time, on Friday, October 13, the Tank Brewing Co. will present the CSF Beer Chaser, after imbibing all those great spirits; nothing is better than a nice cold brew. The After Party starts at 10pm, and will continue until the wee hours. Attendees of the Grand Tasting receive a complimentary Tank brew plus other food and drink specials throughout the night!
ALL attendees and exhibitors receive one FREE beer when they come to the Taurus after the Grand Tasting with their CSF Grand Tasting wristbands from 10pm-2am courtesy of The Tank Brewing and Taurus in the Grove.
Event Location: Taurus Beer & Whisk(e)y House, 3540 Main Hwy, Miami (Coconut Grove), taurusbeerandwhiskey.com
CSF Late Dinner
-Or fuel up, next door from the after party, at the CSF Late Dinner, Friday, October 13, 11PM, or innovative Latin-influenced Farm-to-Table cuisine, created by talented Executive Chef Michael Beltran. Open to the public. Tickets available at the door.
Event Location: Ariete, 3540 Main Hwy, Miami (Coconut Grove), arietemiami.com
Featured Spirits include:
44 North Vodka, A. Hardy Cognac, Ancho Reyes Chile Licor, Amaro Lucano, Aperol Liqueur, Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur, Berentzen Liqueurs, Big Cypress Distillery, Brenne Whisky, Brixton Mash Destroyer, Bulldog Gin, Caliche Rum, Campari, Casa Noble Tequila, Casamigos Tequila, Collingwood Canadian Whisky, Crop Organic Vodkas, Cutty Sark Scotch, Death’s Door Gin/Vodka /White Whiskey, Diplomatico Rum, Don Q Añejo Rum, Dove Tale Rum, Farmer’s Botanical Gin, Glen Scotia Whisky, Gracias A Dios Gin/Mezcal, Grander Rum, Gubba Rum, Herradura Tequila, High West Distillery Whiskies, Highland Park Scotch, Hyde Irish Whiskey, The Irishman Whiskey, Jack Daniels Signature Whiskies, Jagermeister, John Drew Rye, Lucas Bols, The Macallan, Michter’s American Whiskies, Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Montelobos Mezcal, Old Forester Signature Bourbons, Padre Azul Tequila, Quireme Mucho Mezcal, Reyka Vodka, Russell’s Reserve Whiskies, Sailor Jerry Rum, Snow Leopard Vodka, St George Spirits, Suze Liqueur, Tito’s Vodka, Tullamore Dew Whiskey, WhistlePig Rye Whiskies, Wicked Dolphin Rum, Widow Jane Whiskey, Wild Turkey Whiskies, Woodford Reserve Bourbons & more
Craft Spirits Fest Week details
Dates: October 9th – 13th, 2017
Main Venue: The Cruz Building, 3157 Commodore Plaza, Miami (Coconut Grove), cruzbuildings.com
CraftSpiritsFest.com, @CraftSpiritsFest
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