Whisky Focus - Universal Whisky Experience The Nth 2011 Whisky Show Las Vegas

The Nth 2011 Show is the world’s first, super-premium, elite whisky tasting experience presented by Universal Whisky Experience at The Wynn Resort Las Vegas on March 18th  - 19th 2011.

The Universal Whisky Experience is about providing the whisky connoisseur, collector and enthusiast the most exclusive, luxurious and intimate whisky enjoyment at an elite luxury resort in the world capital of entertainment.

Do you fancy sampling a dram of whisky from the world’s most unique, finest premium whiskies from the top-tier brands.

Conversing with and learning from whisky aficionados, high-end connoisseurs, and collectors.

Dining, shopping, and playing at one of the top resorts in the world’s entertainment playground, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Super Pour
The mission of the show is to provide ultra-premium, luxury whisky enjoyment experiences. In order to ensure this level of experience everyone will get the choice of one pour from a range of ‘Super-Premium’ whiskies, valued at $300.00 per pour and above, and this is included the cost of each ticket. The list of super premium whiskies are:

• Dalmore Astrum (40yr) – New release for 2011
   
• Highland Park (40yr)
   
• Glenfarclas 1966 – Single Cask exclusive to ‘Nth 2011’ show
   
• Glenglassaugh (40yr)
   
• Glenrothes – John Ramsey (Limited release)
   
• Dalmore Aurora (45yr) – New release for 2011
   
• Laphroaig (21yr)
   
• Ardbeg 1974 single cask
   
• Glenfarclas (50yr) – “family cask”
   
• Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. 1.124 (39yr) – Speyside (Very rare bottling)
   
• Benriach (40yr)
   
• Glenfiddich (40yr)
   
• Yamazaki 1984
   
• Gold Bowmore 1964
   
• Balvenie (40yr) – New release for 2011

• The Glenlivet
   
• Macallan
   
• Glenglassaugh – A distillery reborn
  Stuart Nickerson managing director of Glenglassaugh distillery will conduct this class and taste with you three of the ‘spirit drinks’ (clearac, Blushes and Fledgling xb) as well as the 26 year old and the aged over 30 year.
   
• Four Roses – The return of a bourbon legend
  Four Roses master distiller Jim Rutledge will present the history, process and 10 unique recipes behind “the return of a bourbon legend”. attendees will have the opportunity to taste the 2010 four roses limited edition small batch.
   
• Glenfiddich – old and new
  Ian Miller global brand ambassador will present Glenfiddich’s latest three innovations,(Rich Oak, Snow Phoenix and age of discovery), a dram of the 30 year old and a 1978 vintage.
   
• Morrison Bowmore
   
• Glenmorangie
   
• Amrut – From the beginning to the end
  Ashok Chokalingam brand ambassador of this Indian single malt whisky will take you through the full production process including the unique aging process. Attendees will have a chance to sample amrut at various stages of maturation and enjoy a variety of fully matured expressions.
   
• Dalmore – Shining ever brighter
  tutored master class with master blender Richard Paterson covering the art of crafting the Dalmore and tasting new spirit, 15, 18, castle Leod, 1981 Amoroso, 40yr
   
• Glendronach/Benriach – Speyside gems
   
• Benriach distillery co. ambassador and sales director Alistair Walker compares expressions from two of Speyside’s old favourites. Glendronach 1995 cask # 2045 (Preiss exclusive single cask), 31yr (Grandeur), 1972 single cask bottling and Beniach 25yr plus 21yr( Authenticus – peated).
   
• SMWSA – The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
  taste the whisky regions of Scotland with Alan Shayne president of SMWSA. Cask no. 53.144 (islay); cask no.27.87 (Campbeltown); cask no. 5.28 (Lowland); cask no. 4.148 (Highland); cask no. 30.62 (Speyside).
   
• Suntory – yamazaki
   
• Glenfarclas – Through the forties
   
• The Grant family aire and brand ambassador George Grant takes you on a tour of Glenfarclas forties. Millennium 40yr, Family Cask 40yr, 105 40yr, and the new 40 yr.
   
• Balvenie – The seventeen year legacy
  Global brand ambassador Sam Simmons presents and samples all the annual limited edition seventeen year Balvenie casks since 2001. Islay Cask, New Wood, New Oak, Sherry Oak, Rum Cask, Madeira Cask, Peated Cask.
   
• Glenrothes
   
• Benromach
   
• Highland Park
   
• Ardbeg

• Sampling Premium whiskies from all exhibitors.
   
• One Super pour sample from a range of rare and fine whiskies valued at $300 and above per pour retail.
   
• Free cigar samples.
   
• Entry to all special events during the Nth 2011 show.
   
• Butler passed pre-dinner hors d’oeuvres in show area.
   
• Gourmet dinner reception.
   
• Glencairn cut crystal Nth 2011 show tasting glass

For more info, pricing and to buy tickets visit:
Universal Whisky Experience.
 

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