Austin, Houston and Atlanta Events are months away and we’re excited to share a number of updates.

BON VIVANT HOUR
Sip, sample and pair VIP whiskeys with delectable bites created by Four Seasons Executive Chef Elmer Prambs during the new Bon Vivant hour. Open to only 90 guests, the Bon Vivant hour will offer a special tasting experience from 6-7pm to kick-off the evening.
$85 per person.

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MASTERCLASSES
Deepen your knowledge and appreciation of whiskies through our Masterclasses, 45-minute guided tastings of a variety of whisky expressions not sampled during the main event.

Angel’s Envy – Austin, Houston
Kyle Henderson, Louisville, KY
Divine inspiration painstakingly crafted into a sublime spirit defines Angel’s Envy and its award-winning expressions. Take a virtual tour of Angel’s Envy’s operations with Kyle Henderson, Grandson of the legendary Lincoln Henderson, known for his work with Old Forester and Woodford Reserve, and learn how tradition and craftsmanship are producing hand-blended batches of the finest bourbon.

Glenfiddich Finishes – Austin, Houston
David Allardice, Dallas, TX
Glenfiddich Single Malt, the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, is made with with extraordinary care and attention. Ranging from a signature 12-Year-Old expression to rare, vintage and limited edition bottles, Glenfiddich’s quality and consistency is a work of perfection. Join Glenfiddich Ambassador, David Allardice, on a journey through Glenfiddich years and flavor profiles while comparing bourbon cask, rum cask and Sherry cask finishes and learning what characteristics they contribute to the final product.

High West Whisky Science – Austin, Houston, Atlanta
David Perkins, Park City, UT
Biochemist turned distiller, David Perkins, Proprietor of High West Distillery, will lead guests through the ultimate whisky tasting experience, exploring multiple whiskey distillates to better understand whiskey definitions, cut points, yeast, mistakes, important chemical compounds in whiskey, and one of our weaknesses: whiskey and chocolate.

Cigar & Whisky Pairing – Austin, Houston
Charlie Guluzian, Austin, TX
There is a fine art to pairing exceptional cigars and whiskies. With its vanilla, caramel, oak and spice notes, whisky proves a perfect companion to smokes of medium and dark wrapper varieties. Join cigar expert, Charlie Guluzian of Bolivar Cigar Lounge, pairing seminar and panel discussion to highlight the marriage between smoke and whisky. Guests will receive a VIP cigar gift bag.

Cigar & Whisky Pairing – Atlanta
Gary Laden and Alan Friedman, Atlanta, GA
Smokingly entertaining and craftfully educational, Cigar Guys Radio Show hosts Gary Laden and Alan Friedman will explore the fundamentals of cigars and cigar and whisky pairings.

Craft Panel Discussion – Atlanta
American Spirit Whisky, Independent Distilling & Richland Rum, Atlanta, Decatur and Richland, GA.  Sip, sample and get the inside scoop on the craft spirits industry as three of Georgia’s leading craft distillers talk about the latest trends and products emerging on the market.

Glenmorangie and Ardbeg Wood Management – Atlanta
David Blackmore
David Blackmore (Global Ambassador for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg Single Malts) will be discussing the important factors that create Glenmorangie’s flavor profile. These factors include Tarlogie Spring Water, maturation, Dr. Bill and the tallest stills. Learn the fascinating art of wood management from the forest to the barrel. The detail of the process will astound you, the whisky will amaze you.

Also Johnnie Walker and Crown Royal Masterclasses.

Visit our website for a full list of classes and participating brands.