An unforgettable blindfolded journey featuring the never-before explored botanicals of gin!

ABOUT

THE GIN EXPERIENCE is an unforgettable blindfolded tasting journey to expand an audience's sensory perception of some of the world's most exceptional gins. Conceptually designed as a performance fundraiser for Ghost River Theatre by Artistic Director Eric Rose in collaboration with Eau Claire’s Distiller Caitlin Quinn, this is a gin encounter unlike any other you have ever experienced.

This instalment features an added partnership with Last Best Brewing and Distillery, who will be providing a customized assortment of delectable food to keep bellies full and pair well with the tantalizing journey inside the glass. THE GIN EXPERIENCE features renowned playwright Jason Patrick Rothery, award-winning sound renegade Anton de Groot, and performer extraordinaire Jamie Tognazzini.

Audience members are blindfolded and led into the venue where they experience an intimate gin tasting that mingles live performance, immersive sound design, and a specially designed tactile tasting mat that engage the audiences sense of touch. There is, of course, some incredible gins, each chosen for their unique taste and geographic profile.

We host private corporate tastings. Email ed@ghostrivertheatre.com for details.

Intrigued by the experience, but want something a little different? The sensational tasting experience is also available for Scotch!

a unique and imaginative evening of SIPS, STORYTELLING, and SURPRISES!

Thanks to our supporters of this event

the gin experience 2021 CREDITS

Concept and Direction: Eric Rose

Gin Expert / Collaborator: Bryce Parsons & Aaron Prasad

Script: Jason Patrick Rothery

Sound Design: Anton de Groot

Sensory Mat Design: Caitlin Gallichan-Lowe

Featuring: Jamie Tognazzini

Event Management: Andrew G. Cooper and Kate Stadel

previous PRAISE FOR TASTING SCOTCH

For the last 4 years GRT has been celebrating scotch

GRT’s “...scotch tasting at the Bourbon Room inside the National, transported the audience back to the Scottish highlands, using a soundscape, storytelling and whiskey mythology to weave a spell one memorable night.” - Stephen Hunt, Calgary Herald