Tastings around the metro

Over the next few weeks, there are plenty of opportunities to dip your toe into a bit of booze. 

It’s short notice, but worth re-arranging your schedule for a scotch tasting tonight at Anthony’s Restaurant & Lounge. The Balvenie and Glenfiddich tasting begins at 6 p.m. and costs $30 to sample five different malts. 

If you can’t make it to Anthony’s, consider stopping by JP Wine Bar for its Friday night tasting between 6 and 8 p.m. It’s free for wine club members and $10 for the rest of us. The selections are highlighted by a Domaine de Couron “Cuvee Marie Dubois” Syrah Cotes du Rhone 2005.