‘The UK’s leading Whisky Experience where you can taste, learn about & enjoy the world’s finest whiskies’

Experience the wonderful world of whisky at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show

Taste some of the finest, rarest and most expensive whiskies and enjoy a range of food pairings

May 2012 – Join whisky-lovers from the UK and around the world for a luxurious food and whisky tasting experience at this year’s The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show. Taking place at Vinopolis, London’s premium wine and spirit destination, the Show will run across the weekend of 6th-7th October 2012 from 12pm-6pm. Tickets are available to buy now.

Delicious food on offer will include a hearty two course whisky-inspired meal in the Show Brasserie, as well as cutting-edge ideas in the art of matching whisky with quality foods – showcasing some of the UK’s most exclusive produce – in the Food & Whisky Pairing room. Renowned whisky and food writer Martine Nouet will also offer a series of food and whisky pairing masterclasses throughout the Show.

Last year’s sell-out event saw over 1,000 guests attend over two days, and once again guests will have the chance to taste some of the world’s finest whiskies, rarest single malts and once-in-a-lifetime Dream Drams – exclusive whiskies that can cost several thousand pounds a bottle. As part of this year’s ‘Meet the Maker’ theme, visitors will also be able to enjoy informal Q&A sessions and mini masterclasses with the experts.

Sukhinder Singh, Show Director, said:

“The Show is now in its fourth year and it continues to grow each year as people seek out opportunities to try the finest whiskies available and explore ideas for pairing with a range of delicious foods. It really is the pinnacle in the field of consumer whisky tasting events, with each successive year introducing innovative ideas which set it in a class apart from other whisky shows.”

For more information about The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show please visit www.whisky-show.com or to book tickets visit www.whisky-show.com/tickets

Notes:

About The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show:
 The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show consumer sessions will take place on: Saturday 6th October 12:00pm-6.00pm Sunday 7th October 12:00pm-6.00pm
 It will take place at Vinopolis, situated near London Bridge.
 All food and drink (apart from ‘Dream Drams’, see below) is included in the price of admission.
 A small number of rare and expensive ‘Dream Drams’, which have ranged in price in previous years from £500 to over £3000 per bottle, will be available to try on presentation of tokens. Each visitor will receive a token with admission and further tokens can be bought at the Show.
 Tickets will include a two course meal designed by renowned whisky and food expert Martine Nouet.
 Masterclass events are still to be announced, but in the past have included tastings led by writers Dave Broom, Serge Valentin and Charles Maclean; Whyte & Mackay Master Blender Richard Paterson; Gordon & Macphail Managing Director David Urquhart; Glenfarclas Sales Director George Grant; and brand ambassadors including Highland Park’s Gerry Tosh and Diageo’s Colin Dunn.

These have covered a wide range of whiskies from the impressive to the fabled, including Dalmore’s 50 year old Candela and Gordon & Macphail’s Glenlivet 70 year old.
 Tickets will be on sale through http://www.whisky-show.com in Spring 2012.

About Vinopolis:
Vinopolis has been established as an exhibition centre and tasting venue for wines and spirits since 1999, and is located in the arches of a Victorian railway viaduct built in 1866. With its soaring vaulted arches and perfect location adjacent to the world-famous Borough Market and London Bridge, Vinopolis is the ideal setting for The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show.

With its nearby transport links and accommodation, Vinopolis is easy to get to for people attending from in and around London, as well as being highly convenient for visitors and exhibitors travelling to the event from further afield.

2011 testimonials:

Fantastic event, feel I have learnt so much in a short space of time. The Masterclasses have been excellent… bring on next year!
Dawn Davies, Selfridges

Well organised on the two days. Good, engaged consumers who wanted to learn…
Jamie Milne, Glenfiddich

I was quite amazed at the mix of people attending, from the London-based enthusiasts to the Scandinavians who appeared in force, to the Russian who flew in from Portugal and planned his holiday around the event…!
Alistair Mutch, Tomatin Distillery

Excellent show as always, well done Sukhinder & gang…
Serge Valentin, Whiskyfun.com

I look back on a great day with fond memories of  all the fabulous whiskies that I have sampled. You have certainly set a high standard for next year’s event…
Jochem van Hove, Consumer