Tequila master, Andrés Arias, and Third Rail Tavern owner and spirit enthusiast, Danny Shapiro, will be hosting a Tequila tasting in one of West Loop’s oldest bars. The tasting will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:30 pm and ticket cost will be $35. I thought this event would be perfect for the West Loop section. Please consider for inclusion and let me know if you have any questions. See be-low for more details.

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West Loop's Third Rail Tavern to Host Avión Tequila Tasting

Guests Will Be Guided by Tequila Master Andrés Arias

CHICAGO, IL- Third Rail Tavern (1133 W. Madison) will host an exclusive Avión Tequila tasting on Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:30pm. They will be pouring some of the best of

Avión's portfolio that range from unaged and sweet to aged and infused with fruit. Guests will begin their

evening sipping on the welcome cocktail, the Elevated Margarita, with Avión Silver, Lime Juice and Agave

Nectar. The night will continue with tastings of tequila and paired with various tacos.

With summer in full swing, Third Rail Tavern owner Dan-ny Shapiro wanted to celebrate his love for the spirit by bringing in one of the best in the business: Andrés Arias. Together, these two masterminds have created an event to guide customers through the ultimate tequila experi-ence.

Pairings will include: • Avión Silver • Reposado • Añejo • Espresso

Avión Silver, a clear, un-aged tequila, has a fresh roasted agave nose and a sweet, crisp taste that has hints of grapefruit, pineapple, and black pepper. It was voted the "World's Best Tasting Tequila"at the San Francisco's World Spirits Competition. Reposado also has a roasted agave nose, but has hints of oak and vanilla and a taste that relies on its floral notes with cherry, peach, and pear un-dertones. This light amber-colored tequila is aged six months. Añejo, a medium amber tequila that is aged two years, continues the roasted agave nose but in-cludes woody notes with hints of peach and cherry. Its luxurious taste comes from its soft and rich flavor with hints of vanilla, caramel, coconut, and maple. The unique Espresso has a roasted espresso bean nose and a has a taste that combines the traditional Silver flavor with espresso and it topped off with a touch of sweetness.

Arias has been Chicago's Brand Manager of Avión Tequila since 2014. Prior to this, Arias accumulat-ed a respected amount of exposure with award winning wine, spirits, and mixology while he worked for some of Chicago's most notable estab-lishments, including Nacional 27, Carnivale, and Sepia. Throughout his time in the restaurant in-dustry, his passion for spirits grew and he found that the experience he gained was fundamental to educate others on the great flavors and qualities of spirits.Arias' passion led him to work-ing with Avión Tequila. Third Rail Tavern's beautiful back patio is open in addition to having their Madison street patio open and ready for patrons. DATE: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 TIME: 6:30 pm LOCATION: Third Rail Tavern, 1133 W. Madison, Chicago IL 60607

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1679532332275097/ COST: $35 About Third Rail Tavern Third Rail Tavern has been a staple of the West Loop community for nearly ten years. This local bar serves as the perfect destination for sports fans with its close proximity to the United Center. With the thematic focus on Old-School Chicago, the tavern is committed to creating a comfortable environment for all to call home. The pride and joy of the tavern stems from the premium beverage se-lection with rare beers on tap and a unique selection of scotch, whiskey and bourbon, sure to satisfy any palette of occasion.