Whisky Focus - The Whisky Show 2009 The Guildhall London

The Ultimate Tasting Experience
The Whisky Show is a new luxury whisky event that aims to showcase the finest examples of the distiller’s art to city professionals and fine whisky consumers alike. The inaugural Whisky Show will take place in London’s prestigious Guildhall on 6th-7th November 2009.

Focusing on premium bottlings above each brand’s standard expression (longer-aged whisky and/or special bottlings), The Whisky Show will offer a fantastic opportunity to the knowledgeable connoisseur and potential investor, as well as the passionate whisky fan wanting to learn more.

The Whisky Show has the objective of developing an understanding and appreciation of this complex spirit - particularly for the enthusiastic amateur. Exhibitors fully understand that many visitors to the show are not aficionados and will present their brands accordingly.

As well as the best whiskies, The Whisky Show will also be about relaxation, fun and enjoyment, with luxury whisky-themed food and a separate Whisky Lounge featuring up-and-coming Scottish musician Roddy Hart. The aim of the Show is to create a superb atmosphere – a world away from the stressed, workaday nature of many other whisky festivals.

Visitors to The Whisky Show will also be able to experiment with a range of delicious food-pairing suggestions, with stands serving a selection of nibbles including chocolate, haggis, several cheeses and a variety of smoked meats and fish.

The Whisky Show has the objective of developing an understanding and appreciation of this complex spirit - particularly for the enthusiastic amateur. Exhibitors fully understand that many visitors to the show are not aficionados and will present their brands accordingly.

As well as the best whiskies, The Whisky Show will also be about relaxation, fun and enjoyment, with luxury whisky-themed food and a separate Whisky Lounge featuring up-and-coming Scottish musician Roddy Hart. The aim of the Show is to create a superb atmosphere – a world away from the stressed, workaday nature of many other whisky festivals.

Visitors to The Whisky Show will also be able to experiment with a range of delicious food-pairing suggestions, with stands serving a selection of nibbles including chocolate, haggis, several cheeses and a variety of smoked meats and fish.

The Show will also feature some sensational Masterclass tastings, including the famous Glenlivet Cellar Collection and a vertical tasting of Port Ellen Annual Releases. Masterclass tickets are sold separately and are available online now.

Confirmed exhibitors for 2009 include Talisker, Lagavulin, Highland Park, Macallan, Laphroaig, Longmorn and Glenlivet. For more details on all aspects of The Whisky Show, please visit our website.

Standard tickets for The Whisky Show are priced at £100 and include:

• Entry to the event and sampling of any exhibited whisky – there is no voucher system at The Whisky Show.
• A two-course whisky-infused meal from The Whisky Kitchen.
• Access to the Whisky Lounge where Roddy Hart and his band will be performing.
• A goodie-bag including free tasting glass.

For more ticket information, plus details of Corporate and VIP ticket packages, please visit: The Whisky Show Tickets website.

They are now be offering a very special treat for everyone coming to The Whisky Show 2009! When you arrive at the Show you’ll be given a special token entitling you to one sample from The Whisky Show’s Ultra-Premium Drams, a selection of out-of-this world whiskies worth up to £3750…

They’ve teamed up with the exhibitors at this year’s Show to offer a fabulous treat for all the Visitors. When you arrive at the Show you’ll be given a token entitling you to one sample from our Ultra Premium Drams: a selection of some of the finest (and most expensive) whiskies on the planet.

Your token is valid for one Dram from the collection, and stocks of each whisky are understandably limited, so you’ll need to show up early and make a beeline to the stands if you want to be sure of getting your first choice! This is a chance to taste a truly out-of-this-world whisky – take your pick from the mouth-watering list below:

• Dalmore 40 year old

• Glenfarclas 50 year old TWE Exclusive

• Glenglassaugh 40 year old

• Glengoyne 40 year old

• Hankey Bannister 40 year old

• Hibiki 30 year old

• Highland Park 40 year old

• Springbank 40 year old Chieftain’s Choice

• Whyte & Mackay 40 year old

This is the confirmed line-up so far, but there’s more to come! Keep checking the The Whisky Show Website  for an updated list on The Whisky Show’s Ultra-Premium Dram.

There is really too much going on at the show to cover here, there is an unbelievable line-up of whiskies, some fantastic Masterclasses and so much more. This show is not to be missed.
 

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