Whiskey Obsession has become one of the biggest whiskey events in the Southeast, this year it’s March 30 to April 1, 2016, with dozens of master distillers and professional brand ambassadors presenting over 250 whiskies from around the world to around 650 guests. The Festival features three nights of whiskies and cocktails, master classes, interactive panel discussion and tasting, VIP pours, and a massive grand tasting.

The Panel of Whiskey Experts; the four distillers and four ambassadors on  Thursday 3/31/16: Chris Morris, Woodford Reserve distiller and the President of the Kentucky Distillers Association; Pam Heilmann, Michter’s distiller; Brendan Coyle, High West distiller; Rob Dietrich, Stranahan’s distiller; plus Bernie Lubbers from Heaven Hill; David Blackmore from Glenmorangie; Philip Pepperdine from Bowmore; and Gardner Dunn from Yamazaki. These are only a few of the industry professionals participating over the three day Festival.

Video:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=effaR6VmB6g (2016)

             and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVwmQOkOVfs (2015)

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Website: http://www.whiskeyobsessionfestival.com/

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