Single Malt Whisky Tasting: Monday, January 21, 2013

Hosted By Andrew Ferguson

I (Barry Dunner) am thrilled to usher in the new year with a spectacular whisky tasting event, with special guest Andrew Fergusson of Kensington Wine Market. This event will be special because:

–       There will be 6 whiskies.

–       The whiskies are rare expressions.

–       The whiskies range in age, region and strength and are priced from $100 – $600 per bottle (over $1,500 worth of whiskies in total).

–       The event will be held at a private venue in Vancouver, where chef will prepare a menu designed to complement the whiskies.

Tasting Themes

• Dare to compare: Experience two 14 year-old, single cask Bowmores.
• To peat or not to peat: Taste 2 Benriach expressions: peated & unpeated: 18/29 yr olds.
• Old & Rare: Savour 2 Glenglassaugh single casks: 37 & 40 year old sherry monsters.

Event details

Date                                Monday, January 21, 2013

Venue                              TBA

Couvert                            $135 + HST = $150 (includes food & drink)

Participants                    Limited to 25 guests

Programme                  – Registration & Hors D’oevres   6:15 pm

                                            – Whisky tasting & dinner          7:00 pm

Please contact Barry Dunner personally, and at your earliest convenience, to commit to your space: barrydunner@gmail.com.

About Andrew Ferguson

Andrew has been employed at Kensington Wine Market since 2003, as its In-house Single Malt Scotch expert and co-manager. He has built KWM into Canada’s largest and arguably most interesting collection of single malts and has a reputation as one of Canada’s most trusted whisky experts.

On April 11^th, 2011, Andrew was inducted into the Keepers of the Quaich – an exclusive and secretive organization, recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the international success of Scotch whisky. He is the first Canadian retail expert to be so honoured!

In addition, Andrew writes a newsletter, The Malt Messenger, with almost 5,000 subscribers. He conducts regular tastings, offers educational classes, seminars and speaking engagements. Andrew also guides whisky related tours to Scotland via (http://www.fergusonswhiskytours.com/). Andrew is also the President of the ‘Companions of the Quaich’ whisky club, Calgary Chapter.