Sure, you may have done impromptu tequila tastings at a bar - salt, slam it back, lemon, you're pretty, what was your name again? - but at our spirits tastings, it's actually not about, well, getting tipsy. We want you to know the tequila, understand the tequila, love it for what it is! Because tequila really gets a bad rap. It ain't just for Spring Break, friends. (But chances are you will leave a bit tipsy...)
When you make reservations for one of our upcoming Herradura tequila tastings, you'll be treated like a guest. You'll be given a cocktail while you mingle to start things off. You'll be seated with others who also want to know/understand/love tequila. Someone knowledgeable will introduce the spirit, talk about its history, explain what flavors you might taste. And then you'll start sippin'! It's fun. It's relaxed. You'll probably make some new best friends.
Along with the tequila, you will be served platters of delicious appetizers - yummy stuff like mango and papaya salad with serrano-lime vinaigrette, albacore tuna ceviche tostada with crème fraîche and cilantro, carne asada with black beans and flour tortillas and more! Trust us, you will not go hungry.
Call to make your reservations to one of our hotel's tequila tastings; at $40 a pop, it is great value. As always, we strongly suggest you book a room at the hotel so you don't have to worry about driving home. Or, there's always good ol' public transportation.
2010 Herradura Tequila Tastings
Thursday, April 29 · Kennedy School · (503) 249-3983
Friday, April 30 · Grand Lodge · (503) 992-9533
Wednesday, May 5 · Hotel Oregon · (503) 472-8427
Thursday, May 6 · Old St. Francis School · (541) 382-5174
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#1 Denice & Marty Sheffer
We'd love to come! Alas, we're trapped on the island of Kaua'i, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. If you could send a boat for us and our Happy Enchalata Bluegrass band, we'd love to come over and enjoy! Mahalo!
#2 Heather
This sounds fantastic! Will you be doing any more of these?
#3 Webmaster
We do all sorts of tastings throughout the year.... visit "http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/search/Any?query=tasting" to see what's coming....