The Art and Science of Scotch Whisky (feat. Highland Dance Performance)

Our sister organization Lecture Lounge will be hosting a fascinating talk from Dr. Craig Hill on the Art and Science of Scottish Whisky.

*****This requires tickets, which can be purchased here.******

What makes Scottish whisky one of the world’s most celebrated spirits? In this lecture - complete with a bagpipe player and Highland dance performance - Dr. Craig Hill will guide us through the world of whisky, drawing on biology, chemistry, history, business, and language to show how this “water of life” came to hold such a salient place in global culture.

Dr. Craig Hill is the former Senior Vice President of Research Triangle International, where he worked for over 22 years on quantitative and survey data research across a domain of topics. With a talent for blending serious knowledge with good humor, he will offer the perfect introduction to the art and science behind Scotland’s national drink.

Doors open at 7:00pm. Talk starts at 7:30pm.