THE LOCH NESS WHISKY FESTIVAL 2011

Take a look back at The Loch Ness Whisky Festival 2010 – click here …

LOCH NESS RNLI WHISKY CRUISE – FRIDAY 13 TH 7p.m. – £20

Meet at Fiddler’s at 7 O’clock for a Pre-cruise Festival Dram then get picked up by minibus and taken to Temple Pier Harbour where you will jump aboard the Deepscan & Castle Cruises Boats to be taken on an evening cruise. After a demonstration of the Loch Ness RNLI’s rescue boat you will be treated to a whisky tasting in the shadow of Urquhart Castle . After the tasting you will be transported back to Fiddler’s for a late supper at about 9.30. At Ten O’clock there will be a charity auction.

There is a bad weather plan with the tasting being held in the The Loch Ness RNLI boatshed.

20 tickets available

ROYAL BRACKLA GENERATIONS TASTING – FRIDAY 13 TH 7p.m. – £25

Meet at Fiddler’s at 7 O’clock for a Festival Dram then join members of the Loch Ness Whisky Parliament for one of its Quarterly Sessions. We will be enjoying the company of Stewart Christina, Brackla’s Distillery Manager & Arno Borsboom member of the Dutch Whisky Society and (possibly) the World’s Biggest Brackla Collector. Stewart will be telling us all about Cawdor’s Royal Distillery and Arno will be talking us through some of his private collection of Brackla bottlings from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s.

These tickets will disappear fast and it is advisable to book soon.

After the tasting there will be a late supper served at about 9.30.

At Ten O’clock there will be a charity auction.

30 tickets available

INVERNESS WHISKIES TASTING – SATURDAY 14 TH 12.30 – £20

Come along and find out about the three lost distilleries of Inverness Glen Albyn , Glen Mhor & Millburn . We will be opening 5 bottles from all three of them and exploring the history of these three sadly closed Distilleries.

20 tickets available

FIDDLER’S FESTIVAL OF WHISKY AND FOOD – SATURDAY 14 TH 2 till 5

Welcome to Fiddler’s Malt Whisky Bar, Loch Ness’s Award-winning Malt Whisky Bar. From 2 O’clock to 5 O’clock our doors will be open for both Whisky-lovers and

Future Whisky Lovers. Taste our Northern Highland Malts and find out why we think they are amongst the best Scotland has to offer. Speak to Distillery Representatives and let them explain why they are so proud of what they produce.

DISTILLERIES EXHIBITING

BEN NEVIS – GLEN ORD – CLYNELISH – ROYAL BRACKLA – TALISKER – BALBLAIR – OLD PULTENEY – GLENMORANGIE

FIDDLER’S WHISKY & FOOD PAIRING CORNER

Discover some remarkable matches of Whisky & Food with some amazing Whiskies from Scotland and beyond coupled with great food such as Great Glen Game Charcuterie , Local Artisan Cheeses & Handmade Chocolates.

CAMRA WHISKY BEER SELECTION

Join CAMRA Highland member Steve Crossland & owner of the Loch Ness Brewery with a selection of Beers that have been matured in Whisky Casks. Beers from breweries such as Brewdog, Isle of Skye , Arran & Harviestoun Brewries will be on offer.

THE WHISKY SHOP & GLENKIER TREASURES

Meet Scott Dunn, Inverness’s Whisky Shop manager and sample some of their exclusive Glenkier Treasures Single Malts which are available from their Bridge Street shop in Inverness .

THE LOCH NESS WHISKY FESTIVAL GOLDEN POUR

New for this year is your chance to enjoy a full 25ml measure of Premium Whisky. At 4pm you will choose a dram from 5 special bottles chosen by the Loch Ness Whisky Parliament for their general excellence. Over the previous year the Loch Ness Whisky Parliament has regularly met and discovered some stunning drams. This is your chance to enjoy one of them. Also included will be a couple of the latest bottlings for you to enjoy “Hot of the Press”.

Ticket Price £15

Your ticket will include Whisky Tasting, Whisky Beer Tasting, Whisky & Food Pairings & an Official Loch Ness Whisky Parliament Nosing Glass.

Take a look back at The Loch Ness Whisky Festival 2010 – click here …