Atlas Oyster House is proud to present the next installment of Atlas Beverage Classes (A.B.C.). This semester we will be focusing on breweries, wineries and distilleries, discovering what is going on in the beverage world. In addition to the beverage tastings, we will feature small plates paired with each beverage, as prepared by Chef Jason Hughes.
A.B.C. will be held outside, on the Harborview Deck, the first Thursday of the month (August through December) and will feature a local presenter discussing the highlighted beverages. Classes will consist of four tastings of beverages with four small plates to complement each tasting. Classes will cover the basics as well as specific information regarding the history of the brewery/winery/distillery and their beers, wines, or spirits. All beverages will be announced two weeks prior to the event.
There are two classes every month, each an hour and a half long. The first class begins promptly at 5:00 p.m. with the second class beginning at 7:00 p.m. Class cost is $30 per person (plus tax and gratuity), per class, which gets each participant one tasting of each of the featured beverages. In addition, throughout the class, participants should be prepared for “pop quizzes,” where we will be giving away T-shirts, beer glassware, gift certificates and more. Seating is limited, reservations are required; be sure to make yours by emailing taylor@goodgrits.com or calling 850-287-0200. The featured themes for each class are as follows:
August 7th: St. Augustine Distillery
St. Augustine Distillery was founded by 20 local families with a common vision, to create world-class spirits and leave St. Augustine better for future generations. They have preserved, restored and transformed Florida’s oldest ice plant into the most visited craft distillery in America. Their mission is simple – to educate and inspire their cherished guests with handcrafted, award-winning bourbon, rum, gin, and vodka. “Our spirits capture the taste and flavors of Florida. Created by our remarkable team of distillers, we invite you to join us on a journey of taste, history, and craftsmanship in every bottle.”
September 4th: Ketel One Botanicals
Ketel One’s botanical essence is individually and naturally obtained through innovative extraction methods and distillation processes for the freshest, cleanest, crispest taste possible. Ketel One is a family-made vodka created in 1983 by the Nolet Family. All that experience has made Ketel One experts in distilling. They can proudly say that their smooth and super-premium vodka is the best choice. Crafted in a copper potstill in combination using modern distilling techniques, every batch of Ketel One is approved by a member of the family still to this day.
October 2nd: Asesinato Tequila
Back by popular demand! Asesinato Tequila was born in Pensacola and crafted in Tequila Jalisco, Mexico. Every step of their tequila making process is done with the utmost care at Destiladora Del Valle de Tequila. Asesinato’s jimadores harvest only the highest quality, fully mature agave plants from both highlands and lowlands, giving their Tequila its naturally complex notes and smooth finish. Their agave is then slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens and distilled into handmade copper pot stills before they repose in oak barrels. This creates a beautiful, all natural, additive free, flavorful tequila that we believe honors the land it comes from and the people that make it.
November 6th: Grayton Beer Co.
Established in 2014, Grayton Beer Company has become a standout brewery in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, celebrated for its dedication to quality ingredients and innovative beer craftsmanship. Known for its diverse lineup, the brewery offers year-round favorites, unique seasonal releases, and expertly crafted barrel-aged beers. Brewing takes place in their modern, state-of-the-art facility, ensuring consistency and exceptional taste in every pour. Visitors can enjoy a welcoming, laid-back vibe at their pet-friendly and family-friendly taproom, the perfect spot to relax and savor the flavors of the Gulf Coast.
December 4th: Bulleit Bourbon Family
Bulleit, founded in 1987, is one of the fastest-growing whiskeys in America. The brand attributes that growth to bartenders and cultural partners who have adopted it as their own. The Bulleit Frontier Whiskey portfolio is distilled and aged in the Bulleit family tradition, using a distinctive high rye recipe, which gives them a bold, spicy, yet distinctively smooth taste. The award-winning Kentucky whiskey most recently won a Double Gold medal for Bulleit 10-Year-Old and Gold Medals for Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.