Organisation of The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show continues apace and we are happy to announce the latest group of new exhibitors who will be attending in October.

Joining 45 other whisky companies and brands will be LVMH with Ardbeg and Glenmorangie; Whyte & Mackay with their blended whisky as well as Isle of Jura and Dalmore; Springbank, also with Longrow and Hazelburn; Grant’s with Glenfiddich and Balvenie; The Scotch Malt Whisky Society; and Compass Box.

Even with 60 confirmed brands at The Show we expect to announce further new exhibitors over the coming months, as well as information about our Masterclasses and other secrets that we’ve been quietly organising. Further news will appear on http://www.whisky-show.com and you can find a full list of exhibitors at http://www.whisky-show.com/exhibitors.

The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show takes place on the weekend of the 6th and 7th of October 2012 and tickets are available from http://www.whisky-show.com/tickets, priced £99 per day or £185 for the weekend.

Notes:

Media Enquiries:
The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show: Oliver Chilton (Ollie@whisky-show.com) on 0207 403 8688

Siren Communications: Stacey Stockwell stacey.stockwell@sirencomms.com  or Emma Mathews emma.mathews@sirencomms.com on 020 8237 1210

Alternatively visit http://www.whisky-show.com for full information on the Show

To register for the trade and media day on Monday 8 October 2012 please visit http://www.whisky-show.com/trade-registration/

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