In studies, scientists have concluded that traditions can boost our overall happiness even when we can’t see the connection. “Whatever the ritual is, and however small it may seem, it helps people to really get closer to one another,†says Ovul Sezer, Harvard Business School researcher. He adds, “…some rituals we don’t even know why we do them, but they still work.â€
Perhaps the beauty of tradition is in the ritual that actually forces us to pause long enough to reflect; looking beyond ourselves and our own world to the world of others, to where we came from and ultimately who we are as people. Time and time again, we’ve seen how traditions have the ability to bring comfort and connect us in ways that bring us closer. Maybe you’ve realized this lately, but it seems the more thoroughly modern we become the more we yearn for connection with others.
At the Sazerac House, we’re wholly dedicated to the preservation of cocktail traditions and, frankly, a little obsessed with connecting the historical context, ingredients, and methods to traditional cocktails. In these moments, we find value and meaning, and an appreciation of the rich environments created for friends, laughter, relaxation, and delight. Simply put, we see traditions as something worth saving and savoring.
To experience hundreds of years of cocktail traditions in an afternoon, reserve your complimentary tour today.
Events
The Weller Classroom Experience
Step into the story of one of bourbon’s most enduring families and discover how William Larue Weller helped pioneer the wheated style that would later inspire the Van Winkle legacy. This guided tasting explores four expressions—Special Reserve, CYPB, Full Proof Single Barrel, and 12 Year—tracing Weller’s journey from the days of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery through the industry’s quiet decades of the 1970s and 1980s to its modern revival under Buffalo Trace. Guests will nose, taste, and compare each whiskey in an elegant classroom setting, uncovering how proof, age, and history intertwine to shape the signature richness of Weller and the heritage of American bourbon.
The Weller Classroom Experience
Step into the story of one of bourbon’s most enduring families and discover how William Larue Weller helped pioneer the wheated style that would later inspire the Van Winkle legacy. This guided tasting explores four expressions—Special Reserve, CYPB, Full Proof Single Barrel, and 12 Year—tracing Weller’s journey from the days of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery through the industry’s quiet decades of the 1970s and 1980s to its modern revival under Buffalo Trace. Guests will nose, taste, and compare each whiskey in an elegant classroom setting, uncovering how proof, age, and history intertwine to shape the signature richness of Weller and the heritage of American bourbon.
Meet the Distiller: Small Group Tour & Tasting
Step behind the scenes with the artisans who bring Sazerac’s legendary spirits to life. “Meet the Distiller” is an exclusive, hour-long experience that begins with a private VIP tour through the Sazerac House distillery and historic Apothecary. Guests will enjoy insider access, behind-the-barrel stories, and a rare glimpse into the craft and science of our production process. Following the tour, you’ll join our distiller in their private tasting room for a curated guided tasting of four Sazerac expressions — hand-selected and presented by the distiller. This intimate setting allows guests to explore the flavors, techniques, and traditions that define our spirits.
Here’s to history that’s worth repeating
