South Street Seaport Museum Announces Whiskey Tasting Aboard the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree

South Street Seaport Museum announces Whiskey Tasting Aboard the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree on August 14 at 6:45pm. Tickets are now available for $79. Registration is required. seaportmuseum.org/whiskey-tasting

It’s not every day that you get to indulge in a whiskey tasting aboard a historical maritime treasure: a National Register-listed 19th century sailing vessel that represents the thousands of ships that docked along New York’s waterfront.

Join New York Adventure Club and the South Street Seaport Museum for a unique two-hour whiskey tasting experience aboard the historic Wavertree.

Led by Kurt Maitland founder of the Manhattan Whiskey Club and Deputy Editor of the Whiskey Reviewer the intimate experience will include a tour of Wavertree uncovering stories of its global voyages restoration efforts and life aboard a 19th century cargo ship. The evening will also feature a curated tasting of five maritime-themed whiskeys each showcasing unique flavor profiles and exploration of whiskey’s ties to maritime culture—including trade routes and smuggling tales!

Our guide through the tasting regularly travels to whiskey distilleries throughout the world and is ready to answer any and all questions about these storied spirits. Don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow whiskey enthusiasts while enjoying ghost stories and delicious pours so get your tickets today. While light snacks will be provided we highly recommend eating beforehand.

Advance registration is required. Tickets will be distributed through New York Adventure Club. Visit their website below to get all the details and sign up. Anyone ages 21 and up is welcome.

About the Presenter

Kurt Maitland was born in Brooklyn with stints in PA Boston and DC before returning to his beloved New York. Maitland started his whisk(e)y journey with drams of Jameson the beloved drink of a college friend. From there he moved on to appreciating Maker’s Mark and Knob Creek and has been exploring the world of whiskey ever since. He currently nurses a fascination with old books on the whiskey industry dead distilleries and a love of Japanese whisky that led him to be consulted by The Atlantic.

Maitland is one of the best-known faces in New York City’s whiskey circuit. He is currently the Deputy Editor of the Whiskey Reviewer website has released a book on cocktails called Drink and is in the process of wrapping his second book on Cocktails. Maitland was/is also the writer/editor of the dormant not-quite-dead-yet and perhaps starting to stir again—The Good the Bad and the Funky music blog.

About New York Adventure Club

New York Adventure Club gives you insider access to the city’s best-kept secrets. But it is so much more than a tour company. New York Adventure Club is a community-driven club that curates the most unique experiences in town with a focus on history and storytelling. They show a city you never knew existed and offer a community you can’t live without. You won’t find the special-access tours and exclusive events anywhere else. Think after-hours tours of New York City’s most celebrated spaces themed parties in unexpected locations and weekend excursions to incredible destinations. To ensure a one-of-a-kind experience each and every time events and outings are hand-picked specifically for the New York Adventure Club community. nyadventureclub.com

About the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree

Wavertree was built at Southampton England in 1885 and after a 24-year sailing career and circumnavigating the globe at least three times is now the last remaining iron-hulled three-masted full-rigged cargo ship. Today Wavertree is visited by guests of all ages from around the globe and serves as the centerpiece of the “Street of Ships” at the Seaport Museum. She was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13 1978 and symbolizes the profound influence of sailing ships their intrepid sailors and the bustling waterfront in shaping New York City into a modern metropolis. As a historic vessel with a fascinating past Wavertree embodies the rich maritime heritage that played a pivotal role in transforming South Street into the vibrant heart of “Where New York Begins.” seaportmuseum.org/about-wavertree

Enjoy More That the Museum Offers

Access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at Pier 16 is included with this event. Access to the additional historic ships and exhibitions on view is not included with this event. If you would like to explore more that the Museum has to offer book in advance or ask Museum staff about admission tickets available Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm when you check in. Museum admission tickets grant access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose at Pier 16 as well as all current exhibitions on view in the introduction galleries inside Schermerhorn Row located at 12 Fulton Street.

Admission tickets also include entry to the new Maritime City exhibition in A.A. Thomson & Co. located at 213 Water Street. seaportmuseum.org/admission

About the South Street Seaport Museum

The South Street Seaport Museum located in the heart of the historic seaport district in New York City preserves and interprets the history of New York as a great port city. Founded in 1967 the Museum houses an extensive collection of works of art and artifacts a maritime reference library exhibition galleries and education spaces working 19th century print shops and an active fleet of historic vessels that all work to tell the story of “Where New York Begins.” seaportmuseum.org

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