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PHOTO GALLERY: Whiskey Obsession


  • By Nick Friedman
  • | 8:36 p.m. March 28, 2014
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Whiskey-lovers filled Michael's on East Friday, March 28, for the annual Whiskey Obsession event, to sample 200 varieties of whiskey.

Ashley Petersen and Mlissa Mendiola
Ashley Petersen and Mlissa Mendiola
Billy Hortenstine, James Byrne with Kathryn and Nate Howell
Billy Hortenstine, James Byrne with Kathryn and Nate Howell
bottles
bottles
casks
casks
Elizabeth Lardenas and Matthew Van Ess
Elizabeth Lardenas and Matthew Van Ess
Gary Reinstrom, Jeffrey Karlovitch and Larry Jacobs
Gary Reinstrom, Jeffrey Karlovitch and Larry Jacobs
Gary Tiffany and Casey Welch
Gary Tiffany and Casey Welch
Heather Coonradt, David Monosiet, Brandon Lewis and Adam Montgomery
Heather Coonradt, David Monosiet, Brandon Lewis and Adam Montgomery
jars
jars
Lindsay Wilson, Jessica McCrae and Janie Heath
Lindsay Wilson, Jessica McCrae and Janie Heath
Michael Ring
Michael Ring
people
people
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pour
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pour2
Shaun and Sarah Roberts with Erica and Mark Matuszek
Shaun and Sarah Roberts with Erica and Mark Matuszek
Stephanie Nobbs and Molly Azpell
Stephanie Nobbs and Molly Azpell
bottles
bottles

 

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