The Art of Whiskey - Cigar Masterclass

Join us for the 2nd Annual “Art of Whiskey” Tasting Event at the prestigious M.S. Rau in New Orleans—renowned as one of the world’s largest fine art, antiques, and jewelry galleries.

The MS Rau Courtyard will feature several premium cigars along with a Cigar Masterclass to accent a premium whiskey experience.

This ticket includes full access to the art of Whiskey and the Cigar Masterclass at 9:30 PM.

The Cigar Masterclass will be a professionally guided experience on how to indulge your senses with Cigars and Whiskey. The class includes three cigars and two whiskies.

(Paid advertising on platforms like Eventbrite and Facebook do not allow tobacco products. So this cigar masterclass is setup as a sepaerate event)

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Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or just beginning to explore the world of cigars, this event offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and refine your palate. Our knowledgeable experts will guide you through the tasting, sharing insights and stories behind each sip and puff.

Guests will be immersed in a celebrity-filled evening featuring authentic live jazz, celebrating the artistry of fine spirits and food amidst priceless works of art and historic treasures.

What to expect:

• Whiskey: Bywater Bourbon, Whiskey Tree Bourbon, GlenAllachie, Kilchoman, Filey Bay, Isle of Raasay, Lochlea, M&H, Indri Trini Single Malt, Ohishi, Pokeno, Hakata, Lemon Hart, Lochlea, Nc'Nean, The Herb Garden, Frey Ranch, Patrona Zabatani Vodka, Ronald Isley Liquid Gold XO, and more
• Masterclass: Exploring the artistry of cigars while pairing with two different whiskies.
• Food: Savory food to please your palate along with a Whiskey and Food pairing
• Whiskey and Food Pairing
• Music: Live jazz
• Celebrities: A large list of celebrity RSVP’s
• Sports memorabilia: Support our charities and take-home fantastic, signed sports memorabilia

RSVP'd Guest list:

• Bub Means, WR New Orleans Saints.
• Dylan Laube, RB Oakland Raiders.
• Kristian Wilkerson (Raiders)
• Eric Metcalf - Former All-Pro Cleveland Browns legend
• Nate Hobbs – Las Vegas Raiders
• Madison Chase -3x ESPN Women's Fitness Champion/Pozz TV Red Carpet Host

• Ella Markovsky - Mrs. Universe 2022-2023, Mrs. Classic International 2024.
• TJ Ward - 3X Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion.
• Hue Jackson – NFL Head Coach.
• Gerald Smiley - MLB former Texas Rangers pitcher- World Series 2023 Champion
• Tommy Habeeb – American Television host
• Mike Sherrard - NFL Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl Champion.
• Kenny Gant - NFL Dallas Cowboys, Multi-Super Bowl Champion.
• Damien Robinson - NFL Jets, Seahawks, and Buccaneers.
• Taylor Mathis - Sports Betting Analyst and Podcaster, DraftKings Personality, and Model.
• Ron Isley - Lead Singer of the Isley Brothers, Grammy Winner, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. (Pouring his Liquid Gold XO at this event)
• Kandy Isley - Member of JS Band, Grammy-Nominated Singer.
• Kidsilver - 9-Time Platinum Producer/Engineer with 2 Billion Spotify Streams.
• Yaz - Hit Music Producer for Justin Bieber and Usher with 33 Million Streams.
• Tully Banta Cain - NFL Super Bowl Legend and Founder of Beach Football League.
• Doc Curry - Hip Hop / Rap legend. NWA member / Dr. Dre Partner / Co-Founder of Death Row Records, first Rap/Hip-Hip to hit #1 on Billboard chart.
• Aaron Gilbert- Hollywood movie producer, and producer/owner of Joker, with Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro.
• Nick Ferrara- TV Host/Interviewer for NFL televised games.
• Lisa Dinero/Lisa Crawford- Grammy Award winner.

Limited Tickets – Don’t Miss Out!

Every year, this exclusive event sells out, and tickets are extremely limited. Be part of this extraordinary evening and secure your spot now.

• Must be 21 or older
• Tickets must be purchased online in advance – no tickets available at the door

Secure your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable experience!

What to expect: Whiskey:

• Bywater Bourbon
• Bywater Four Grain Bourbon
• Whiskey Tree Wheated Bourbon
• Whiskey Tree High Rye Bourbon
• GlenAllachie 8 yr
• Kilchoman Machir Bay
• Filey Bay STR Finish
• Isle of Raasay Hebridean
• Lochlea Our Barley
• M&H Elements Peated
• Indri Trini Single Malt
• Ohishi Sherry Cask
• Pokeno Origin
• Hakata Whisky 10 yr Sherry Cask
• Lemon Hart Overproof 151
• Lochlea ' Our Barley' Single Malt
• Nc'Nean Organic Single Malt
• The Herb Garden Lemon Verbena Gin
• Frey Ranch
• Patrona Zabatani Premium Vodka
• Ronald Isley Liquid Gold XO
• Balcones Rye
• Old Forester 86
• Penelope Four Grain Bourbon
• McAfee Brother's Bonded
• Devil River's Rye
• 1792 Small Batch
• More added every week ...

• Food: Savory food to please your palate

• Whiskey and Food Pairing

• Music: Live jazz from Red Cat Jazz Festival

• Sports memorabilia

Host or Publisher Whisky Edu