JANUARY 23RD, 2026 9:00AM - 11:00AM RACHEL SMOLKIN LAURA ANDERSON $35 We're excited to welcome back BAGELS NOT BOURBON - where Portland comes to think out loud. Hosted by The Idea Factory in the Library, this Friday morning series brings together creative thinkers, civic leaders, and cultural changemakers for honest conversations over coffee and bagels. No slides, no scripts—just bold ideas and the people building what’s next for..

TICKETS INCLUDE... Bobby Burns welcome cocktail, four course dinner, & four pour flight curated by Suntory Global Spirits   THE FLIGHT Laphroaig Lore Laphroaig 2025 Cairdeas - Lore Cask Strength Laphroaig Multnomah Whiskey Library Single Cask & one surprise pour from Laphroaig's limited collection   Pioneer of Romanticism and treasured lyricist, Robert Burns is largely..

MWL MEMBER EXCLUSIVE TASTINGS: WOODINVILLE WHISKEY The story of Woodinville doesn’t begin with a 100-year-old recipe or generations of family distillers. It starts with two best friends, Orlin Sorensen and Brett Carlile, and their shared dream of proving that the best whiskey doesn't have to be made in Kentucky. Or Scotland. It can be made..

Member Meetup - Spirits Enthusiasts/1972 Macallan 18yr   Join us on January 28th from 4:15–6:15pm, and travel back to 1972 for a casual and welcoming gathering where you can sample a half pour of MACALLAN 18 YEAR OLD – 1972 VINTAGE in an unguided tasting that captures a pivotal moment in Macallan history — offered..

We are thrilled to announce the next installment of our Cocktail Class series, taking a focus on cozy & rich drinks for Winter! Guests will have the chance to take a step behind the bar and learn how to make one shaken and one stirred cocktail, exploring bright, herbal, and floral taste profiles. The cocktails will feature..

MWL MEMBER EXCLUSIVE TASTINGS: RY3 WHISKEY THE RY3 STORY One ultra-premium whiskey, three times the enjoyment.  The family of RY3 Whiskeys represent a masterclass in whiskey blending. Every bottle seamlessly combines 3 distinct whiskeys that are made up of 3 unique mash bills and aged for 3 different periods.  And the blend is only where..

MWL MEMBER EXCLUSIVE TASTINGS: MAISON FERRAND Maison Ferrand is one of the world’s premier independent producers of fine spirits and the pioneer of the historical spirits movement. The company was founded in the Cognac region of France by Alexandre Gabriel in 1989 with a mission to preserve and revive traditional production methods that capture the..

5:15 - 7:15 PM 2nd seating added: 7:45 - 9:45 PM   THE FLIGHT Weller 12 year - Van Winkle 12 year Weller 107 - Pappy Van Winkle 15 year Weller Special Reserve - Pappy Van Winkle 20 year   Back by popular demand, we are thrilled to announce the next installment of our Scholar..

Member Meetup - Art Night/Valentine's Day Edition   Join us on February 11th from 4:00-6:00pm for a casual and welcoming gathering where you can paint or color your own Valentine's Day cards! Bring your own supplies, or utilize MWL's materials, which will include color pencils, watercolors, and markers.   Your $25 ticket will include 2..

2026 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY: KIMIKO MATSUDA OF THE IDEA FACTORY We are pleased to announce our fourth celebration of the Lunar New Year.  In 2023 we hosted our first Lantern Festival, an opportunity to celebrate a cultural holiday near and dear to many of our hearts as well as a chance to..