WhiskyFest New York 2009 Updates
Welcome to the WhiskyFest New York updates page! We look forward to seeing you at the 12th annual WhiskyFest on Tuesday, November 10th where you’ll have the opportunity to taste more whiskies and meet more whisky experts in attendance than any other whisky event in the country. It’s a fantastic event for knowledgeable whisky enthusiasts and a priceless experience for those just getting into whisky.
September 2009 Update
Special bottlings!
We’ve just posted the detailed whisky list of what will be poured at WhiskyFest New York. To view this list, click on the Whisky List tab or click here. You’ll see a number of rare and limited releases that will be poured including Ardbeg Corryvreckan, Duncan Taylor Glen Grant 37 yr., The Dalmore 1974, Glenmorangie Signet, The Glenrothes 1975, Duncan Taylor Black Bull 30 yr. & Lonach Glendronach 42 yr., a range of GlenDronach including the 12 yr., 15 yr., 18 yr., and Batch 1—1992 cask 1140 16 yr., Pappy Van Winkle 23 yr., and Parker’s Heritage Collection 27 yr.
Another reason to get a VIP ticket
Some very special whiskies which will be poured only during the VIP hour include Ardbeg Supernova, Beltramo's Glenfarclas 1968 35 yr., Bunnahabhain 25 yr., Bushmill's 1608, Chivas 25 yr., Classic Malts Distiller's Editions, D&M's Scapa 19 yr., The Dalmore's King Alexander III, Finian's Five Provinces Irish Whiskey, The Glenlivet 25 yr., Glenmorangie Astar, Glenrothes 1979, Gordon & MacPhail's Longmorn 30 yr., Highland Park 30 yr., Jameson Rare Vintage, Johnnie Walker Blue, The Macallan Cask Strength, Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye 10 yr., Tullamore Dew 10 yr. Single Malt, Wemyss Single Cask Tormore 1988, and Wild Turkey Tradition. Wow!
WhiskyWeek New York Events
In addition to WhiskyFest New York, there are a number of other whisky-related events going on in the city in the days leading up to WhiskyFest. Many whisky experts will be present, and there’s an event for all types of whisky enthusiasts!
We’ll be posting the list of events going on at various establishments including Park Avenue Liquors, Brandy Library, and St. Andrews Restaurant.
Special discounted ticket pricing announced!
Purchase your WhiskyFest New York ticket between now and October 10th and receive $10 off each ticket ordered and shipping is FREE (a $10 value).
With this special pricing, regular admission pricing will be $110 (all inclusive) and provides access to the Main tasting ballroom and all seminars. You’ll receive a commemorative Glencairn Scottish crystal nosing glass, a one year subscription to Malt Advocate magazine as well as an informative event program. A gourmet buffet will be available all evening and there will be plenty of water, coffee and soda to quench your thirst. Regular admission tickets purchased after September 15th will be $120.
VIP tickets will be $150 until October 10th . VIP ticketholders are admitted to the event one hour early where attendance is limited and many companies pour “VIP hour only” whiskies during this time. You’ll also receive a canvas WhiskyFest tote bag when you check in at registration.
There’s no better time to buy your WhiskyFest New York tickets!
August 2009 Updates
Exhibitors
The interest from the whisky industry has been overwhelming. There will be more than 70 exhibiting companies/brands in the Broadway Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis Times Square…that’s an incredible line-up of whiskies for you to try. For the list of what will be available for sampling, go to the whisky list. We’ll be adding to this list every week.
Special Whisky Experts
In addition to the array of whiskies and other products, we expect numerous distillery managers, master blenders and other industry leaders to be in attendance at WhiskyFest. Check back in a few weeks and we’ll let you know who will be there the night of the show.
Speakers
There will also be a wonderful variety of speakers who will be hosting whisky seminars adjacent to the ballroom during WhiskyFest. Click here to see who will be speaking.
A Truly Special Offering
The charity table at this year’s event will again feature rare bottles of whisky donated by the whisky companies and Malt Advocate magazine. All the proceeds from this table will be donated to City-Meals- on-Wheels. This charity raises private funds to ensure no homebound elderly New Yorker will ever go a day without food or human company and 100% of donations go to the preparation and delivery of meals. Please check back in a few weeks when we will have the entire charity whisky list posted.