HSWS presents The Depth Of The Dram No. 4 - Wine Cask Influence
About this Event
🔥 HOUSTON SCOTCH WHISKY SOCIETY PRESENTS
DEPTH OF THE DRAM VOL. 4 - Wine Cask Influence & the Soul of the Spirit
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Ranch Office – Memorial
1220 Blalock Rd, Suite 300, Houston, TX
🚨 TICKETS ON SALE: JUNE 6, 2026 AT NOON
💵 $60.00 + Tax & Eventbrite Fees
Only 40 seats. These events always sell out.
Houston, prepare for the most immersive chapter of the series yet — a full sensory exploration of wine cask influence and how it transforms whisky from distillate to final dram.
Guiding this masterclass is:
Gary Clark — National Sales Manager of Saltire Rare Malts & HSWS Brand Ambassador.
A seasoned educator with deep expertise in cask chemistry, distillate behavior, and maturation lineage.
THE PAIRING LINEUP
GlenAllachie 2014 – 10 Year Old PX Hogshead (HSWS Exclusive) → PX Sherry
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old – Madeira Finish → Madeira
Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle 2024 – Ruby Port → Ruby Port
Saltire Rare Malt Benrinnes 15 Year Old – 1st Fill Oloroso → Oloroso
Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle 2026 – White Port (Not yet released) → White Port
Deanston 8 Year Old – Banyuls Finish → Banyuls
…and maybe one more surprise pairing
🥃 Pour List & Bottle Availability Note
These are the pours we expect to showcase — but as always, final selections may adjust based on what our brand partners have available in market. All bottles featured in this experience are based on what our partners currently have in the U.S. market and are subject to change depending on importer allocations, distributor stock, and real‑time availability. HSWS will always present the best possible lineup
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
• How distillate oils, esters & congeners react with wine‑seasoned oak
• The influence of sugars, tannins & wine aromatics
• Oxidative vs. biological aging
• 1st fill vs. refill intensity
• A rare wine → cask → whisky comparison you won’t find anywhere else
THE FORMAT
• Six whisky pours
• Six wine samples
• Light bites
• Hydration on deck
• One unforgettable deep dive into wine‑cask maturation
This is a 40‑seat, once‑per‑year deep dive.
When tickets go live, you’ll want to move fast.
June 6 at Noon. Be ready. Vol. 4 will sell out.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 71.30
