Join us Wednesday, May 6 at 7pm at Speak of the Devil for Barrel School with Tim Harnett of River Roots Barrel Company.

River Roots is a Cleveland-based boutique spirits company focused on sourcing, curating, and bottling premium single-barrel bourbons, ryes, and whiskies. Their work lives at the intersection of craft and obsession—finding exceptional barrels, blending them thoughtfully, and sometimes giving them new life through secondary finishing.

Tim will take us inside the barrel selection process, sharing how River Roots identifies standout whiskey, what they look for when choosing barrels, and how blending and finishing can transform a great spirit into something truly special.

Your $25 ticket gets you settled in with a welcome cocktail, ½ oz pours of River Roots’ house bourbon and rye, and a ½ oz pour of a super-premium River Roots selection of your choice to finish things off.

Whether you’re a serious whiskey nerd or just curious how the magic happens between barrel and bottle, this is a rare chance to hear directly from someone doing the work.

Seats are limited, RSVP with us via DM on social media, email speakofthedevilcocktails@gmail.com, or tell your bartender/server!