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Friday Nov 7
The Thing at The Fairmont: Opening Night Gala
Presented by Bacardi Rum, Espolon Tequila, Ketel One Vodka, Michter’s Bourbon, Plymouth Gin, Notch Brewing
Friday, November 7, 8:00pm-12:00am
Fairmont Copley Plaza: Venetian and Oval Rooms
Purchase Tickets: $95.00
After Parties – 12:00am-2:00am
@ Citizen (1310 Boylston St., Boston) presented by Brugal.
Saturday Nov 8
Roadhouse
Presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Jose Curevo Tradicional, 1800 Silver, Dobel & Reserva de la Familia Tequilas, Knob Creek Bourbon and Narragansett beer.
Saturday, November 8, 8:00-11:00pm
23 Dry Dock Ave, Boston
Purchase Tickets: $55.00
STATE LINES: PORTLAND & PROVIDENCE POP-UP
Presented by Brockman’s Gin, Allen’s Coffee Brandy, Pierre Ferrand, Fernet Branca, St. George, Gosling’s, Bols, Novo Fogo
Saturday, November 8, 1:00-4:00pm
Fairmont Copley Plaza: State Suite A & B
Tickets: Complimentary entrance with purchase of any Thirst event ticket or $20.00 at the door (includes light bites)
After Parties – 11:00pm-1:00am
@ Drink (348 Congress St., Boston) presented by Sipsmith Gin, Hangar 1 Vodka, Brenne French Single Malt Whisky, Journeyman, Koval. Clyde May
@ Tavern Road (343 Congress St., Boston) presented by Hennessy, Mount Gay Black Barrel, Spring 44, Tito’s, Montelobos, Templeton
Sunday Nov 9
Blender Bender
Presented by Privateer, Appleton Estate, Bacardi Heritage, Olmeca Altos, Diplomatico, Ron Zacapa 23, Sailor Jerry, Mount Gay Black Barrel, Plantation, Cruzan, Brugal, El Dorado and Red Stripe beer.
Sunday, November 9, 8:00-11:00pm
Chau Chow City (83 Essex St., Boston)
Purchase Tickets: $55.00
NEW ENGLAND CRAFT SHOWCASE
Presented by Bantam Cider, Berkshire Mountain Distillers, Bully Boy, Cisco Brewers/Triple 8, Damnation Alley, Grand Ten, Mad River Distillers, New England Distilling, Onyx Moonshine, Privateer, Sons of Liberty, Turkey Shore Distillers. Vermont Spirits
Sunday, November 9, 1:00-4:00pm
Fairmont Copley Plaza: State Suite A & B
Cost: Complimentary entrance with purchase of any Thirst event ticket or $20.00 at the door (includes light bites)
After Parties – 11:00pm-1:00am
@ JM Curley (21 Temple Place, Boston) presented by Brockman’s.
@ Silvertone (69 Broomfield St., Boston) presented by Fernet Branca
HOSTED BARS
Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, 9:00am-6:00pm
Fairmont Copley Plaza: Lower Lobby Level
Tickets: Complimentary with purchase of any Thirst ticket.
Stop in at have a tipple or two between events at our featured theme bars:
“French Cafe” with Domaine Select – Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm
Come and enjoy classic French cocktails on a Parisian terrace with G’Vine Gin de France and its amis, Suze Liqueur, June Liqueur and Excellia Tequila.
“World of Whisk(e)y Bar” with William Grant & Sons – Saturday, 2:00-6:00pm
Brown is the new black! Taste your way through a range of Scotch, Irish and American whiskies including Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Tullamore Dew, Monkey Shoulder and more!
“Bloody Bar” with Absolut Vodka – Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm
It’s the ultimate eye-opener: the Bloody Mary. Join Absolut vodkas for a fresh take on this morning after must-have.
“Daiquiri Time Out” with Plantation – Sunday, 2:00-6:00pm
Take a moment to enjoy this classic cocktail gone global thanks to Plantation and the Boston-based phenomenon known as the “DTO.”
BOSTON SHAKER POP-UP STORE
Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, 9:00am-6:00pm
Fairmont Copley Plaza: State Suite Foyer
Cost: Complimentary with purchase of any Thirst ticket.
Inspired after that seminar to make a killer cocktail? Stop by The Boston Shaker Pop-Up Shop, located in the State Street Foyer and check out our selection of bar tools and ingredients. Whether you’re a cocktail novice or mixology nerd, we’ve got your favorite must-haves, new gadgets and books to further your education. Come on by and pick up some of the best souvenirs at Thirst – the ones that help you make a cocktail!
Monday Nov 10
Bartender Brunch
Presented by Appleton Estate Rums
Monday, November 10, 12:00-3:00pm
The Hawthorne (500a Commonwealth Ave, Boston)
Purchase Tickets: $35.00
