WhiskyFest New York 2010 Seminar Overviews
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WhiskyFest New York 2009 Seminar Overviews
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7:00 to 7:45
Shubert/Uris
Ronnie Cox, Director, The Glenrothes
Why Vintage Malt Whisky?
Not Just a Clever Marketing Idea... Berry Brothers and Rudd's approach to making vintage malt whisky. Maturity, not age, delivers exceptional quality.
Plymouth/Royale
Martin Daraz, US Brand Ambassador, Highland Park
Highland Park Master Class
A comprehensive tasting of Highland Park expressions from 12 year old through 30, led by Highland Park Ambassador, Martin Daraz.
Duffy/Columbia
Davinia Small Vitrac, Global Brand Ambassador, Ardbeg
Ardbeg: A Peaty Paradox
Join us on the peaty path to maturity and experience the peatiest and most complex of all Islay malts, Ardbeg. From the mesmerizing galactic explosion of Supernova to braving the depths of the worlds most treacherous and turbulent whirlpool, this is one journey not to be missed. All will be revealed by Ardbegs 'Global Evangelist' Davinia Small Vitrac, including the paradox!
7:45 to 8:30
Majestic/Music Box
Lincoln Henderson, Whisky Expert, Suntory
Yamazaki Time: The Art of Japanese Whisky
Renowned whisky expert Lincoln Henderson returns to lead his popular tasting of a full flight of Yamazaki whiskies. Handcrafted at the oldest distillery in Japan, Yamazaki is made from the purest natural ingredients in perfect harmony with nature. Discover the smooth, honeyed taste and uniquely Japanese characteristics that have made Yamazaki an international award-winner as you experience Yamazaki 12-year, and 18-year. Yamazaki Time is not to be missed.
Winter Garden/Palace
Evan Cattanach, Master Distiller Emeritus, The Classic Malts
The Classic Malts Mentor
The Classic Malts Mentor program uses the expansive knowledge of the Diageo Masters of Whisky to educate scotch enthusiasts on a sampling of the Classic Malts portfolio. This multimedia, multi sensory event takes consumers through the history, production process, regionality and most important the flavor profiles of this vast selection of Single Malt Scotches. The consumer will leave this event with an increased confidence to order their new favorite Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
8:30 to 9:15
Shubert/Uris
Parker Beam, Master Distiller, Heaven Hill
A Shotgun Marriage--Blending Bourbon, Kentucky Style
Even though the Master Blenders of Scotland get most of the top billing, there is some pretty good marrying of whiskeys going on in Kentucky as well. How do you mingle different Bourbons and how do you balance age and youth, grain and wood, high and low storage? Join Heaven Hill's legendary 6th generation Master Distiller Parker Beam as we explore different combinations of aged Bourbons, higlighted by the five decade vatting of Parker's Heritage Collection Golden Anniversary Edition. The session culminates in an opportunity to craft your own blend!
Plymouth/Royale
Ricky Crawford, The Glenlivet Ambassador
The Single Malt that Started it All
Our seminar will cover the history of The Glenlivet, and the role it played in building the single malt scotch whisky industry during the 1800's in Scotland and more recently, the 20th century in the U.S. We will then step through the basics of scotch whisky production, highlighting the key elements of our production process that differentiate The Glenlivet from our competitive set. The big finish will be a tasting of six marques from our core range.