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92 / the tasting panel / october 2016 T he newly-upgraded San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) fueled the creative juices of 40 women who gathered for an after- noon of art and the art of Auchentoshan whisky. This hands on-event presented by Auchentoshan National Brand Ambassador Robin Nance began with docent-led tours of the stunning original Mario Botta–designed building and recent Snøhetta expansion. After visits to the museum's new photography exhibit and an architectural tour that SFMOMA Inspires an Immersion in the Art of Auchentoshan PHOTO: STEPHANIE SECREST PHOTO: STEPHANIE SECREST Bar Manager Abby Concha created cocktails inspired by artwork from multi- media artists Nicole Sillapere and Emily Stipanov. Building on the art theme of the afternoon, the attendees designed and wood-burned their own coasters. Robin Nance, National Ambassador for Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch, led ladies through tastings of Auchentoshan 12 Year Old, 18 Year Old and Three Wood. PHOTO: KELLY BALCH PHOTO: KELLY BALCH "While women have been drinking Scotch far more than they are given credit for, it's a genderless whisky. –Robin Nance