The Failed Noble Experiment: Prohibition and the FLX

Step back in time and raise a glass to one of the most fascinating chapters in American history: Prohibition! Join NYK Beverage Instructor, Sandy Waters, for a spirited journey through the 14-year “Noble Experiment” that tried (and failed) to make the nation go dry.

It’s been over a century since the 18th Amendment banned the sale and production of alcohol, only to be famously repealed — the first and only time that’s ever happened in U.S. history. As you sip your way through a curated flight of five perfectly legal wines and spirits (served alongside light bites by Chef Pamela Cecere), Sandy will uncover the surprising stories, rebellious ingenuity, and lasting impacts this era had on American beverage culture. From bootleggers and speakeasies to the rebirth of the Finger Lakes wine region, you’ll taste history in every glass.

Come thirsty for knowledge (and a good pour). This is one history lesson worth toasting to!

Enjoy a flight of five beverages alongside light bites crafted by Chef Pamela Cecere.