Irish Whiskey Tastings celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Just ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Chicago area VomFass stores will demo Irish whiskey tasting events this week.

Irish Whiskey Tastings at VomFASS

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday at Naperville location, 121 S. Washington
For more information, visit: naperville.vomfassusa.com

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday at Chicago/Lincoln Square location, 4755 N. Lincoln Ave.

For more information, visit: lincolnsquare.vomfassusa.com

Admission/ Ticket Prices: $35, includes small-bite appetizers, plus whiskey glass to take home

Space is limited

HEARN COCKTAIL (MAKES 1)

1 1/2 oz. Teeling "Brothers in Arms" 14-year-old single malt Irish whiskey

1 1/2 oz. sweet vermouth

1/2 oz green chartreuse

4 dashes bitters

2 dashes absinthe

2 dashes orange bitters

1 orange twist for garnish

1. Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice.

2. Stir, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

3. Twist a slice of orange peel over the drink to release the oils and discard the peel.

Jack's Whiskey Sauce (makes 4-6 servings)

1/2 cup sugar

4 Tablespoons water

4 Tablespoons butter

1/2 to 1 1/2 oz. Jack's Choice 11-year-old single malt whiskey

1. Combine sugar, water and butter in a saucepan and cook until sugar is mostly dissolved.

2. Remove from heat and add whiskey to taste; heat through and serve.

Note: The longer you simmer the less the whiskey taste will come through.