Chocolate, Mezcal, Tequila and You

Saturday, March 1, 1-3 p.m.

Vosges Chocolate, 2950 N. Oakley, Chicago

It's been a long, cold winter, and we're just starting to emerge. And what better way to brush off the cold with a tasting of gourmet chocolate and premium Tequila? Join us for this tasting of four vegan truffles and four premium Tequilas that indulgence doesn't have to come with consequences.

This fun (and informatve) tasting pairs Vosges Haut-Chocolat Vegan Truffle Collection (4 pieces) with:

- G4 Tequila Blanco Madura

- Cascahuin Tequila Anejo

- Mezcal Palomo Espadin

- Mezcal Ultramundo



The presenters at this fun (and informative event are:

• Lou Bank, one of the nation's leading experts on mezcal and tequila. Lou created and leads the non-profit organization S.A.C.R.E.D. (Saving Agave for Culture, Recreation, Education and Development), which helps improve lives in the rural Mexican communities where heritage agave spirits are made. Lou is the host of Agave Road Trip, a weekly podcast that helps bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. In 2018, Lou was honored with the Golden Spirit Award from Tales of the Cocktail for his presentation "So You Think You Know Mezcal...?"
• Kayla Scharboneau, Vosges' Brand Ambassador. Kayla is a lifelong artist with a passion for creativity in all forms. With a background as a professional cake decorator, she mastered the art of transforming confections into edible masterpieces. Now as a Brand Ambassador for Vosges Chocolate, she shares the company's innovative flavors and rich story with others, bringing her artistic expertise and industry knowledge to the forefront.

To whet your appetite and thirst, here are images from a seated restaurant tasting that Lou led at Rick Bayless' Bar Sotano: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5mzz3aMZU6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==​