Tough Decision Ahead
WhiskyFest Chicago attendees will have a wide variety of seminars to choose from at this year’s event on March 23.
Seminars range from food pairings to whisky paired with beer, bourbon finished in cognac casks, how culture and cuisine influence whisky, and much more! Take a look at the seminar schedule (http://bit.ly/y2ORRQ) and tell me you don’t have some difficult choices to make.
Whisky List is Growing for WhiskyFest Chicago
Have you been keeping an eye on the growing whisky list for WhiskyFest Chicago? It’s amazing; almost every day there are additions. Take a look at it here.
Because one night of WhiskyFest™ wasn’t enough…
Whisky Advocate magazine is pleased to announced that tickets for WhiskyFest New York are now on sale! This year’s event has new elements that whisky novices and experts are sure to find exciting and informative:
Two Grand Tasting events
Daytime seminars, including:
several world-debuting whiskies
a tasting of rare, collectible whiskies often featured at whisky auctions
the A-list of master blenders, distillers, and whiskymakers
the Whisky Advocate writers and editorial staff as moderators
Well, you get the idea. Visit our web site for more details , and check back often for updates. But first and foremost, buy your tickets today!
It’s Time to Buy Your WhiskyFest™ Chicago Tickets
Are you planning on joining us at WhiskyFest Chicago on March 23? If so, it’s time to buy your tickets now. Why now?
We’re offering Early Bird ticket pricing until January 30, 2012. But tickets have been going very quickly, and they may not last until then.
We’ve got some terrific seminars lined up for you (Heaven Hill, Redbreast Pot Still Whiskey, The Glenlivet, Bowmore, and more).
Outstanding whisky brands will be represented: The Glenrothes, Gordon & MacPhail, Van Winkle, and Longmorn, just to name a few.
There will be a number of new exhibitors at this year’s WhiskyFest Chicago, among them John B. Stetson Kentucky Straight Bourbon and St. George Spirits.
The Early Bird Catches the Worm! WhiskyFest™ Tickets Now Available
Have you heard? Tickets are now on sale for both WhiskyFest Chicago and San Francisco (New York tickets will be available soon). The Early Bird pricing means you can purchase 2012 tickets at 2011 prices. There won’t be a better time to buy your tickets, and WhiskyFest tickets make a great holiday gift!
Why not stay at the Hyatt Regency Chicago?
We have a special room rate available at the Hyatt Regency Chicago for any of the nights from March 20 through 24. The rate is $189 per night, single or double occupancy. To make your room reservations, call 1-888-421-1442 and ask for the “12th Annual WhiskyFest” block, or reserve your room online.
The room block will be available until February 21, or until it is sold out. The number of available rooms is limited, so make your reservations early. Reservation requests received after February 21 will be based on the hotel’s prevailing rates.
The Wait Will Soon Be Over…
Yes, WhiskyFest tickets for 2012 will soon be available. You know the events always sell out, so you won’t want to wait too long before placing your order. Check back here next week for the announcement that tickets are for sale.
Learn From the Masters
Master Distillers, that is, and distillery managers, and others with first-hand experience when it comes to making whisky. There will be lots of top notch industry folks in attendance at WhiskyFest New York, just waiting to share their knowledge with you.
In addition to our terrific line up of speakers (you can see them here), here are some additional people you’ll want to say hello to:
Douglas Campbell, Master Distiller, Tomatin
John Campbell, Distillery Manager, Laphroaig
Lincoln Henderson, Master Distiller, Louisville Distilling Company
Lorne Mackillop, Mackillop’s Choice
Jim McEwan, Master Distiller and Production Director, Bruichladdich
Eddie Russell. Master Distiller, Wild Turkey
Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller, Russell’s Reserve
Jim Rutledge, Master Distiller, Four Roses
Euan Shand, Duncan Taylor
Julian and Preston Van Winkle, JP Van Winkle & Son
Alistair Walker, BenRiach and GlenDronach
Malcolm Waring, Distillery Manager, Old Pulteney
Ranald Watson, Springbank
We’ll see you there!
It’s Time to Start Planning Your Evening
If you’re attending WhiskyFest™ San Francisco, why not start planning your evening now, before you even arrive? We’ll make it easy for you!
We’ve posted the entire WhiskyFest San Francisco event program on our web site (you can access it here). It includes all of the products being poured, and where in the ballroom each brand will be located, along with the seminar schedule and a brief description of each seminar.
With only eleven days until WhiskyFest, it’s time to start planning!
Time is Running Out: Reserve Your Hotel Room
The block of rooms available at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis will soon be released. If you haven’t yet made your reservation, now is the time, because the WhiskyFest rate ($219 single or double) is only good until September 14 (or until the block sells out).
Hotel reservations for the nights of 10/5 – 10/9 may be made by calling 1-800-228-9290 and mentioning the WhiskyFest room block.
You can also make the reservations on line at Marriott.com:
San Francisco Marriott Marquis - The group code is whiwhia.
(If you follow the link, the group code will already be entered in the appropriate field.)
In New York, the room block is available for the nights of 10/31 and 11/1, until October 10, or until the block has sold out. The WhiskyFest rate is $369 single or double occupancy.
For reservations online: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=3327571&utm_source=1322&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4672693
Or call 800-266-9432 and mention the WhiskyFest room block.
Hurry; there’s not much time left!