There are many moving parts to this story, so let’s begin by tying down the three major players.

The Story of The Spaniard is a malt whisky blend aged in Spanish sherry and red wine casks from the Scotch whisky maker Compass BoxThe Spaniard is a New York City craft cocktail bar, for which Compass Box previously created a bespoke whisky that inspired The Story of the Spaniard, now available nationwide. Meta is a bar in downtown Louisville specializing in craft and classic cocktails.

Got it? Now here’s the pitch, because the roadshow is coming to town.

To celebrate the first anniversary of The Story of The Spaniard, a malt whisky blend aged in Spanish sherry and red wine casks, Compass Box is teaming up with top New York City craft cocktail bar The Spaniard for a five-city roadshow, taking over Meta in Louisville on Tuesday, November 19th.

The bar takeover at Meta (425 W. Chestnut St., Louisville) takes place on Tuesday, November 19 from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Cocktails Served (for purchase):

  • The Spaniard, Manhattan
  • Fast Buck
  • The Story of The Spaniard, neat or on the rocks
  • The Story of the Spaniard and soda
  • Beer and a shot of The Story of the Spaniard

There’ll also be a tasting of the original bespoke version (limited availability) created specifically for The Spaniard in New York City.