Whisky Events 8
World Whisky Day (19 May 2018)
Raise a Dram With The World On World Whisky Day (19 May 2018)
THE MACALLAN SHERRY OAK 12-YEAR-OLD – £73.00
For those who appreciate the intricacies of flavour, purchase a bottle of The Macallan Sherry Oak 12-Year-Old.
Founded in 1824, The Macallan is one of the worlds most admired and awarded single malt whiskies. This particular liquid has been aged in exclusively sherry seasoned American & European oak casks. This gives it a deliciously smooth taste, punctuated with rich dried fruits and sherry but balanced with wood smoke and spices.
Available to buy from Waitrose
BOWMORE 15 – £50.00
Bowmore 15 was voted Whisky of the Year 2018 by The Whisky Exchange and is the perfect dram to toast World Whisky Day.
Matured in an incredible combination of both bourbon and sherry casks, it spends its final three years in Oloroso sherry casks, which give Bowmore 15 the rich, deep colour and warming finish.
Notes of toffee, treacle and chocolate make this delicious liquid great for someone looking to taste the best of the legendary Islay distillery’s millennial output.
Available to buy from The Whisky Exchange
LAPHROAIG 10 YEAR OLD – £36
If you like tradition and heritage, look no further than the Laphroaig 10 Year Old. It is the only single malt Scotch whisky to be awarded the Royal Warrant by HRH The Prince Of Wales, the ultimate seal of approval.
Notable for its high levels of peat, Laphroaig 10 has a very distinct and unique flavour profile, with an earthy, tangy taste detailed with elements of sweetness. Unforgettable.
Wonderful neat or with a drop of water, but it’s also perfect in The Penicillin cocktail with lemon, ginger and honey.
Available to buy from Waitrose and Sainsbury’s
HIGHLAND PARK 12 YEAR OLD – £35.00
Highland Park was founded by the descendants of Vikings, whose influence can be seen on the bottle’s incredible design. Pick this bottle for its sweetness and warmth – a whisky that never lets you down.
The 12-Year-Old, also called the Orkney after their historic island north of Scotland, has notes of honey with a gentle peaty smokiness. It is fantastic neat or over ice, but it can also be great in an Orcadian Cooler, which includes lemon, elderflower and soda water.
Available to buy from Tesco and Sainsbury’s
https://www.highlandparkwhisky.com/
MAKER’S MARK KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON – £30.00
Maker’s Mark is a small-batch Bourbon handmade in Loretto, Kentucky using the same principles Bill Samuels Sr., first used in 1954.
Made from red winter wheat it has a sweeter taste than most traditional Bourbons giving it a distinctive taste. With notes of oak, caramel, vanilla and spice it is best served on its own, or as part of an Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule or hot Apple Cider.
Maker’s is distilled for six years before being bottled and sealed with red wax to give it a distinctive look, and is a great pick for a fan of bourbon.
Available to buy from Tesco and Waitrose.
SUNTORY HIBIKI HARMONY – £62.50
Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a blend of Japanese malt and grain whiskies from three different regions: Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. The whiskies are drawn from five different types of cask, and the bottle is presented in the brand’s trademark 24-faceted bottle representing the Japanese seasons.
The blend of select handcrafted whiskies pays tribute to the original Hibiki, which was launched in 1989. The finish is elegant and subtle, with a hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak). Perfect for those looking to celebrate World Whisky Day with a refined tipple.
Available to buy from Waitrose.
https://whisky.suntory.com/en/global/products/hibiki/sku/
Music Events in 2018 With Malt Marketing
Celebrating the Success Between Whisky and Music
As well as bringing you closer to many of the finest whisky events and festivals taking place in 2018, Malt Marketing will also be introducing a number of live music events taking place throughout 2018. After all, what two better things go together than whisky and music? With a busy schedule a head in the UK, Callaghan is soon to embark on what is sure to be a thrilling UK tour.
Whisky Auctions, Events and Festivals in 2018
Get In Touch To List Your Whisky Festivals and Events With Us
With us very much now into the swing of 2018, have a look at our events calendar and see what exciting whisky auctions, events and festivals are taking place near you.
THE 7th ANNUAL ULTIMATE WHISKY EXPERIENCE Nth 2017 APRIL 5 – 8, 2017 AT ENCORE AT WYNN LAS VEGAS
Celebrating Whisky Icon Richard Paterson 50 years in the industry at the Nth Experience
www.universalwhiskyexperience.com
The Universal Whisky Experience, the world’s first luxury whisky tasting show, is scheduled for April 5- 8, 2017 at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Founded seven years ago by real estate developer and whisky enthusiast Mahesh Patel, the memorable experience is now a four-day destination event with exclusive tastings of the world’s finest whiskies for connoisseurs and collectors alike, and intimate opportunities to mingle with Master Distillers and Blenders. This year’s show will include special surprises to celebrate Whisky Icon Richard Paterson 50 years in the industry. All Nth Guests will be invited to attend seminars and exhibition with a grand finale celebration on Saturday 8th April.
“Whisky enthusiasts value curated experiences as well as rarity and exclusivity, says Patel. For this year’s event, one of the highlights, an exclusive Diageo Whisky Dinner at Joel Robuchon restaurant at MGM Grand will kick-off the four-day Ultimate Whisky Experience in Las Vegas he added”.
Brand Master Classes hosted by Master Distillers and Blenders will be held Saturday, April 8th sharing experiences, knowledge, and rare sips with guests.
Guests can enjoy a menu of one of a kind experiences, including:
- A walk-around tasting featuring the world’s most distinguished and coveted whiskies
- High Roller Super Pours, the rare “Super Pours” representing whiskies valued at more than $ 3,000 a dram
- Exclusive Brand Master Classes hosted by Master Distillers and Blenders
- An exclusive Diageo Whisky Dinner at Joel Robuchon restaurant
- New High Roller Whisky speed dating event at the Chairman’s Salon at Wynn Las Vegas
- New highlights from brands and launches at the show
- Intimate access to meet the makers of the best whiskies in the world
- Richard Paterson 50 years in the industry seminars and celebration events
This year’s event will also showcase some of the world’s most expensive bottles of scotch. Total value of whiskies that will be showcased are estimated over $3 Million.
Guests can select from three weekend experience levels:
- High Roller Experience –Thursday, April 6 – Saturday, April 8 at $2,995.00. The premium package includes exclusive access to all show event and tastings including: High Roller Day on Thursday, April 6th with Private High Roller Salon Tastings and Exclusive High Roller Super Pours, Private Events with other High Rollers, One-on-one meetings with brand ambassadors, Whisky Speed Dating event at the elegant Chairman’s Salon, All Super Pours at the Nth 2017 main tasting show, Nth 2017 Show and Gourmet Dinner Event, Richard Paterson Exclusive High Roller Master Class on Friday April 7, Exclusive Master Classes on Saturday April 8, Unparalleled High Roller Gift Bag and Access To Richard Paterson Celebration event on Saturday April 8th.
- Connoisseur Experience – Friday, April 7 at $545.00. Guests seeking a high-touch experience with a few extra indulgences without going over the top will enjoy the main tasting show, hors d’oeuvres, and receive a cut crystal Glencairn tasting glass on Friday, April 7. Access to Richard Paterson Celebration event on Saturday April 8th.
- The Companion Experience – Friday, April 7 at $295.00. Companions can enjoy the show for the Experience on Friday, April 7. Instead of whisky they can enjoy premium red and white wines, Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and receive a souvenir Glencairn engraved champagne flute. Access to Richard Paterson Celebration event on Saturday April 8th.
“The Universal Whisky Experience is one-of-a-kind access to sips of rare whiskies, often poured by the Master Distiller himself,” says Patel. “The event provides a forum for whisky enthusiasts and collectors to trade notes on their own purchases and collections,” he said. Complete program information and ticket sales can be found at www.universalwhiskyexperience.com.
About The Universal Whiskey Experience:
The Universal Whisky Experience was founded by C.E.O. Mahesh Patel, a successful commercial real estate developer in Atlanta, Georgia. Patel’s great passion in life is whisky, namely “Scotch” whisky. A connoisseur and enthusiast, he frequently attends exclusive whisky events and gatherings both domestically and abroad. He is an avid collector of fine and rare whiskies. Mahesh found a need in the marketplace and leveraged his special relationships to create The Ultimate Whisky Experience, the world’s most luxurious whisky event.
THE GLORIOUS RAMMY RETURNS TO LEAD HOMECOMING SCOTLAND’S WHISKY MONTH
The Edinburgh Whisky Stramash is returning to Scotland’s capital in May to lead a programme of events as part of Homecoming Scotland’s Whisky Month. Celebrating Scotland’s national drink, the two-day experiential event, which takes place on 24th and 25th May, will once again take over the famous Surgeon’s Hall in the heart of the city’s historic Old Town.
Designed to appeal to consumers with an appetite for adventure, as well as whisky purists open to intrigue, Whisky Stramash will bring whisky inspired fun and frivolity to Edinburgh, with high-jinx character and thought-provoking activities. Big name brands including The Dalmore, Isle of Jura, Dewars and Glenfiddich, as well as small independents within the industry, are already signed up to showcase their whiskies in their own inimitable style.
Not your average whisky event, the Whisky Stramash has attracted over 4,000 whisky lovers from across the globe since its launch in 2012, and is devoted to bringing whisky to the masses in its own unconventional way. It showcases new ways to enjoy whisky with madcap molecular mixology stations as well as bring famous whisky brands to life with immersive and interactive experiences.
Scott Martin, founding partner, Whisky Stramash commented:
“Whisky is a core part of our Scottish heritage that has been enjoyed for hundreds of years and we are privileged to have been selected to lead the celebrations throughout Scotland this year. What started out as a boutique event organised by myself and Darroch Ramsay has very quickly grown into a world-class celebration of our national drink, with a whole month of events now devoted to it.
“We are working closely this year with some exciting whisky brands to ensure this year’s event will be our best yet, with plenty of imagination, ridiculous secrecy, and our signature modern take on good old fashioned fun, bringing whisky into the modern-day world.”
Tickets are on sale now from Ticketsoup. Ticket prices are £26 per person.
Event session times: 12:00, 17:00
Price: £26.00
Event Tel: 0844 481 8898
Issued by The Big Partnership
For further information/images please contact Mhairi De Luca or Ruth Minto on 0131 557 5252 or email mhairi.deluca@bigpartnership.co.uk / Ruth.minto@bigpartnership.co.uk
