MONDAY
Non-alcoholic cocktails have come a long way from soda water and a lime -- and no one knows that better than Lynnette Marrero, who's here to show you how functional ingredients can make your NA program just as exciting as everything else behind your bar.
David Kaplin of Death & Co. shares what he wished he had known before opening a bar.
Step inside the cabinet of curiosities and leave with a newfound appreciation for the oddities that make Hendrick’s extraordinary.
You bring the questions. Jeffrey Morgenthaler brings 30 years of answers. Open conversation, no filter.
A candid look at the lifecycle of a bar and how to strategically plan for a graceful, successful conclusion or pivot.
Ever wondered why some Espresso Martinis are perfectly frothy and others fall completely flat? Erin Schaeferle of Mr. Black breaks down the history, craft, and chemistry behind one of the world's most ordered cocktails -- ending with a mini Shake Off.
Forget Al Capone -- Seattle's Prohibition story is stranger, funnier, and a whole lot more human, and you're going to want to tell everyone about it.
A spirit born from five years in the wilds of Chilean Patagonia, foraged ingredients, and indigenous knowledge -- TRÄKÁL isn't just a new brand, it's an entirely new category.
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TUESDAY
They say 'Keep Walking'—and we took that literally. Join us for five floors of fitness, fashion, and Scotch.
A must-attend conversation with the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board offering clear guidance on liquor law updates, compliance, and the questions bar professionals need answered—straight from the source.
Most bartenders can sell a spirit. Fewer can explain it. Brett Adams fixes that.
Cognac shaped cocktail history and then somehow got left behind -- this session is here to fix that, one sip of something older than you at a time.
Mezcal and Amaro have more in common than you think -- this session unearths the histories, terroir, and centuries of cultural exchange between Italy and Mexico that make M+M a match made in cocktail heaven.
Bartenders adjust recipes constantly. Few can explain exactly what shifted. This session changes that -- through guided tastings, comparative sampling, and a little bit of science.
The right glass doesn't just hold your drink -- it changes it entirely, and Riedel's Master Mixologist Zane Harris is here to prove it.
The best tasting water often makes the worst cocktails. Camper English explains why -- and what to use instead.
You followed the spec exactly. It was awful. This session explains why -- and it's not your fault!
WEDNESDAY
Pull apart the layers of gin one botanical at a time, then put your knowledge to the test by crafting your own spirit with the team behind one of the world's most legendary gins.
You already know how to taste sake -- you just haven't tried it yet, and this session is going to change that.
Find your center, lose the stress, and let the puppies do the rest at The Motley Flow.
From colonial-era flips to modern IPA builds, this hands-on class traces the centuries-long history of beer cocktails -- and closes with a live hot flip demonstration made with a red hot poker.
Learn how to turn seasonal ingredients into zero-waste cocktails that cut costs, spark creativity, and make your bar program something worth talking about.
Find your center, lose the stress, and let the puppies do the rest at The Motley Flow.
Everyone knows the Pisco Sour -- but pisco is so much more than that. This session digs into the history, the grapes, the Peru vs. Chile debate, and why this centuries-old spirit deserves a permanent spot on your menu.
American Single Malt is one of whiskey's most exciting categories right now -- and Bird Creek is bringing the founder, the farmer, the maltster, and the distiller to Seattle to show you exactly why it matters.
We’re moving past the "free drink for a post" era to talk about real partnerships, current 2026 trends, and how you can work with content creators to drive actual foot traffic into your bar.
What if the secret to an unforgettable pairing wasn't instinct, but science? This session breaks down the molecular harmony behind flavor and lets you taste exactly why it works.