Glenfarclas Events 2008 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

[William]

Hi

I thought this may be of interest to anyone who may be visiting the 2008 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. I just received a list of Glenfarclas related events happening during the festival.

Glenfarclas are pleased to announce their program of tastings and events for the 2008 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. This year's program will include masterclasses featuring a selection of The Family Casks, and a walk to the distillery's water source on Ben Rinnes.

The Family Casks are a unique collection of 43 single cask whiskies from Glenfarclas, with one cask bottled for every year from 1952 to 1994 at cask strength. During the 2008 festival there will be three opportunities to sample a selection of The Family Casks, with George Grant, Brand Ambassador and sixth generation of the family which own and manage the distillery. On Friday the 2nd of May, after a tour of the distillery, George Grant, will host a Masterclass at the distillery featuring a selection of casks distilled in the 1950s and 1960s. On Friday evening, George will introduce The Family Casks from 1958, 1968, 1978 and 1988 to guests at Ballindalloch Castle, an event not to be missed for anyone celebrating a major birthday this year. To accompany each whisky Mark Braidwood, of the Mash Tun, has devised canap?s playing on the flavours of the whisky. On Monday the 5th of May, George will present a tour and tasting of six Glenfarclas expressions, including a sherry butt from 1958 of which only 455 bottles are available.

Glenfarclas will offer a guided hill walk to the distillery's water source, on Ben Rinnes, on Sunday the 4th of May. As Robert Ransom explained "This is hill walk over rough ground, but weather permitting we should be rewarded with a fantastic view of Speyside, whilst we enjoy a dram of Glenfarclas "105', beside the Glenfarclas water source'.

The distillery, which is open weekdays throughout the year, will in addition open on the Saturday and Sunday during the festival, with further tours and tastings, featuring Glenfarclas 10 Years Old, 15 Years Old, 21 Years Old, 25 Years Old, 30 Years Old and "105' Cask Strength. For full details of Glenfarclas events, and to book, please visit www.spiritofspeyside.com

William

[William]

The full program of Glenfarclas events is as follows;

The Family Casks Masterclass with George Grant
2PM Friday 2nd of May 2008 at Glenfarclas Distillery
The Family Casks are a collection of 43 single casks, with one for every year from 1952 to 1994, bottled at Cask Strength. After a tour of the distillery, George Grant, Brand Ambassador, will introduce you to five expressions from The Family Casks, distilled in the 1950s and 1960s. £30.00 per person.

Glenfarclas The Family Casks Tasting - All the "8"s
6PM Friday 2nd of May 2008 at Ballindalloch Castle
Join George Grant of Glenfarclas and Mark Braidwood of The Mash Tun, Aberlour, in the Dining Room at Ballindalloch Castle for a Whisky and Food tasting. This will include a dram of each of The Family Casks from 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988 and the not yet released 1998 accompanied by a taste of what Speyside has to offer, specially selected to match each expression. £95.00 per person.

Glenfarclas Tour & Tasting with Ian McWilliam
10AM Saturday 3rd of May 2008 at Glenfarclas Distillery
Enjoy a tour and a tutored nosing and tasting of the Glenfarclas 10, 15, 21, 25, and 30 Years Old, and 105 Cask Strength, with Ian McWilliam. £12 per person.

Glenfarclas Whisky Tasting at The Mash Tun
3PM Saturday 3rd of May 2008 at the Mash Tun, Aberlour
Take part in a special Glenfarclas Whisky tasting with George Grant at The Mash Tun in Aberlour. Price includes a Glencairn tasting glass and five superb malts. £10 per person.

Glenfarclas Walk to the Water Source
11.05AM Sunday 4th of May at Glenfarclas Distillery
Enjoy a walk to the Glenfarclas water source with Robert Ransom. Where could be better to enjoy a dram of Glenfarclas 105? This is a hill walk over rough ground, so bring walking boots, waterproofs, warm clothes and a packed lunch. Weather permitting you should be rewarded with a fantastic view of Speyside. Relax after the walk with tea and shortbread in the distillery visitor centre. Please do not bring dogs. £6 per person.

Glenfarclas Tour & Masterclass with George Grant
11AM Monday 5th of May at Glenfarclas Distillery
George Grant invites you to join him for a tour and Masterclass, which will include a cask sample from 1968, along with Glenfarclas 15 Years Old, 21 Years Old, 25 Years Old, 30 Years Old, and "105' Cask Strength. This Masterclass is included in the Minibus tour from Dufftown Square. £18 per person.

Glenfarclas Tour & Tasting with Robert Ransom
2PM Monday 5th of May at Glenfarclas Distillery
Enjoy a tour and a tutored nosing and tasting of the Glenfarclas 10, 15, 21, 25, and 30 Years Old, and 105 Cask Strength, with Robert Ransom. £12 per person.

To book please visit www.spiritofspeyside.com

William