The world of gin is so much more than Tanqueray and tonic. Gin has exploded in popularity and production in what’s being called a “gin-aissance” and St. Louis is one of the epicenters.
Similar to Whiskey In The Winter, WhiskyFest, and WhiskyLive, Ginworld Gin Week gives consumers an opportunity to taste and learn about the wide variety of gins from distillers, brand reps, and ambassadors. The website includes a full calendar of events at various bars and restaurants across St. Louis, including a street party (the official Gin Festival) on Saturday, May 20.
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Natasha Bahrami (A.K.A. The Gin Girl), who owns The Gin Room inside her family’s restaurant, Cafe Natasha’s, is the creative force behind Gin Week, Ginworld, and the Gin Festival. What started as an annual celebration at The Gin Room in 2015 has since expanded to three other cities— London, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
Some of the Gin Week highlights in St. Louis include:
May 15
A Corpse Reviver Competition featuring local bartenders and Missouri Distillers at The Gin Room from 6-9 p.m. The Corpse Reviver is a classic drink featuring gin and Absinthe. The winners from each city will face off against each other for a Grand Prize.
Death’s Door Juniper Harvest Charity Event from 9:30-midnight at The Monocle. Proceeds benefit Washington Island School.
May 16
Pickney Bend Gin Tasting from 5-8 p.m. at Intoxicology.
Gin Week Cocktail Night with Right Gin from 5-8 p.m at Publico
Campari World from 6-9 p.m. at The Gin Room. Sit down seminars feature Amari, Fernet, Vermouth, and Apertifs. Proceeds benefit Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo.
May 17
Haus Alpenz Vermouth Cocktail Bar from 4-8 p.m. at Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves
Tom’s Town Distilling Company from 5-8 p.m. at Intoxicology
Six Gins for $5 from 6-8 p.m at Lukas Wine and Spirits
Cask Aged Gin and Cocktails Seminar from 6:30-8 p.m at Planter’s House. Tickets are $25 through Eventbrite.
Sipsmith Late Night Happy Hour from 9-11 p.m. at Gamlin Whiskey House.
Bluecoat Gin Cocktail Event from 9-11 p.m. at Blood & Sand with Kyle McHugh
May 18
Don Ciccio & Figli Amari Launch and Gin Cocktail Party from 5-8 p.m. at The Gin Room. Meet owner Francesco Amodeo.
Citadelle Gin Tasting with Cognac Ferrand’s Victor Bouvier from 5-6:30 at Intoxicology
Gin Tasting at Randall’s (Manchester and Jefferson Ave locations) from 5-7 p.m.
Gin in Tiki Class from 7-8:30 p.m. at Intoxicology – $30 fee. (SOLD OUT)
May 19
Leopold’s Gin & Oyster Fest from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Demun Oyster Bar
Restless Spirits Builder Gin Tasting from 5-7 p.m. at Intoxicology
Gin Tasting featuring five or more gins from 5-7 p.m. at The Wine Merchant
Eden Mills Tasting with Ed Kohl from 5-7 p.m. at Parker’s Table
Distillers Take Over The Gin Room from 6-11 p.m. – meet distillers, brand ambassadors & gin gurus
Hendrick’s Punch Party from 6-8 p.m. at the Chase Club
Meet Bluecoat Gin head distiller Aaron Selya from 5-7 p.m. at The Libertine
May 20
Gin World Saint Louis Gin Festival at The Gin Room. Part of the street is closed off from 1 to 4 p.m. for the annual event, featuring tasting booths with 60+ gins, distiller meet & greets, a gin and tonic bar, seminars, workshops, and live music. Tickets are $55 and available through Eventbrite.
May 21
Gin World Retreat Day Charity Event from 12-4 p.m. at Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo – cost is $48.
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