Thought I'd post some information about an upcoming spirits related event
happening in San Francisco (that I will be attending, but otherwise not
directly associated with):
Whiskeys of the World:Expo 2000
Wednesday, March 22nd 2000
5pm - 10pm
The Hotel Nikko
You can find more information about this event from their website:
http://www.celticmalts.com/
Here are some of the particulars:
All Ticket Sales are in Advance:
$65 for General Admission
$85 for Connoisseur Class
This event includes:
* An evening of tasting and nosing over 250 of the world's finest single
malts and boutique bourbons in one of San Francisco's most elegant venues.
* Speakers Forum throughout the evening including internationally famous
nosers, distillery managers, Master Distillers, and pioneers in the world of
whisk(e)y.
* Spend time with the special representatives of every brand to increase your
knowledge and enjoyment of their whiskies.
* Discover several single malt whiskies never before exhibited and meet the
owners of the distilleries where they are produced.
* A live coopering/cask building demonstration.
* Live music with a Scottish Ceilidh band.
* Buffet supper prepared by the Nikko's exemplary chefs.
* Purchase and order fine whiskies and whisky related glassware, books, and
other spirits related items.
The Connoisseur ticket will include all of the above, plus access to the
Connoisseur's room:
* Treat yourself to rare edition whiskies, collector's bottlings, and
Distillery Reserve. These whiskies are rarely seen and almost never available
to sample!
* A private buffet and a chance to meet personally with our renown speakers
and invited whisky authorities.
Speakers will include:
Richard Paterson-Master Blender, The Dalmore
Jimmy Russell-Master Distiller, Wild Turkey
John Teeling-Cooley Distillery, Ireland
Andrew Currie-Isle of Arran
Lincoln Henderson-Master Distiller, Brown Forman Worldwide
David Boyd-Chief Blender, Aberlour
Anthony Burnet-Glenmorangie
Fritz Maytag-Owner, Anchor Distilling
Bill Samuels Jr.-President, Maker’s Mark
Iain Henderson-Distillery Manager, Laphroaig
Lance Winters - Distillery Manager, St. George Distillery
Jeremy Bell - Brand Ambassador Glenlivet
Jimmy Bedford - Master Distiller, Jack Daniels
Jim Murray - whisky writer and highly respected noser
Gary and Mardee Regan - Spirits journalists and authors
Ray Pearson - Chieftain San Diego Highland Games
Stuart MacLean Ramsay - Whisky journalist and author
Mark Izatt - Brand Ambassador - The Macallan