The Beast Whisky Weekend

and

Gordon MacPhail Closed Distilleries Dinner

at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

April 25-27, 2025

I (Andrew) have been working with Gordon & MacPhail, Authentic Wine & Spirits, the Maligne Range, and the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge to organize an epic weekend of whisky in one of the most beautiful places in the world. This is not a Kensington Wine Market event, but you can be sure I will be attending!

Richard Urquhart from Gordon & MacPhail will be on hand to host three tastings at the Jasper Park Lodge, including a 6 course Closed Distilleries Dinner on the Friday night, as well as Benromach and Gordon & MacPhail range tastings on the Saturday.

Saturday night, the action moves to the Maligne Range Distillery and Restaurant in the Jasper town site for the “Beauty & the Beast Experience”, a tour, tasting, and meal. There will be live music and a charity auction supporting both the Fort McMurray and Jasper wildfire recovery efforts.

The price for this incredible once in a lifetime experience starts at $3000 based on double occupancy, $3767 if you are travelling on your own. The price will vary depending on the room you select.

What’s included?

• Two nights’ accommodation at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
• Welcome Gift ($400 value)
• Friday Night Gala Gordon & MacPhail Closed Distilleries 6 Course Whisky Dinner
• Saturday Breakfast
• Two Saturday Whisky Tastings Featuring 6 Whiskies Each
• Luxury Coach Transport to “Beauty & The Beast Experience”*
• Sunday Champagne Brunch
• Surcharges & Resort Fee

*Jasper Park Lodge can assist you with booking into the “Beauty & the Beast Experience” at Maligne Range, but to comply with liquor regulations, the cost can’t be included in the package price. Details and pricing on this are below.

We are also looking at arranging transportation options from Edmonton International Airport, for those who need it.

You will find the event program and more details below. We are still working on the final pour lists for the two Saturday tastings.

This is an awesome package, please don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions.

Registrations are through the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Click on this link to go to the registrations page.

A concierge can help you with your booking and any questions.

The Gordon & MacPhail Closed Distilleries Dinner with Richard Urquhart

Friday April 25

When was the last time you tried a Port Ellen, let alone a 42 year old Port Ellen? Have you ever tried whiskies from Convalmore, Glenlochy, or North Port? Here’s your chance! Kick off the weekend with an unforgettable six-course gala dinner designed to elevate your dining experience, paired with premium whiskies. Each course is thoughtfully paired with the finest selections, allowing you to explore and compare multiple flavour profiles. The Closed Distilleries Dinner will feature the six whiskies from Gordon & MacPhail’s Recollection Series 3; collectively 232 years of whisky with a combined retail price of close to $45,000.00. The range:

1. Rosebank 1991 32 Year
2. Imperial 1990 33 Year
3. Convalmore 1984 39 Year
4. North Port (Brechin) 1981 42 Year
5. Glenlochy 1979 44 Year
6. Port Ellen 1981 42 Year

Benromach Distillery Master Class with Richard Urquhart

11 AM Saturday April 26

For those not taking to the slopes, we will kick off the day with a Benromach vertical tasting at 11 AM. Richard Urquhart will guide you through a range of six Benromach single malts, including a couple of single casks, and a Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Benromach 1982.

Gordon & MacPhail Après Ski Master Class with Richard Urquhart – 3 PM 

Whether you carved any turns or not, you’ll be invited to join us for an Après Ski Gordon & MacPhail Master Class with Richard Urquhart. The range will include whiskies from Gordon & MacPhail’s Distillery Label and Connoisseurs Choice ranges, all of them 20-30+ years of age.

The “Beauty & the Beast” Charity Auction & Dining Experience at Maligne Distillery

Experience an enchanting evening at the heart of Jasper’s rugged beauty while indulging in the rarest whisky Canada has to offer: The Beast. This exclusive whisky and culinary event pairs Jasper’s breathtaking wilderness (Beauty) with a once-in-a-lifetime tasting of The Beast, one of Canada’s most coveted whiskies.

“The evening culminates in an Auction of Four Remaining Bottles of The Beast, with proceeds benefiting the Pursuit for Jasper Fund, and Fort McMurray Firefighters supporting community development and environmental sustainability initiatives in Jasper.”

The price for the evening is $70 plus taxes and gratuity, including an appetizer, main course, dessert, and flight of four Maligne Range whiskies. Transportation to and from the event will be provided by Jasper Park Lodge. JPL can also assist you in your booking for the event.

Andrew Ferguson