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Masterclasses

The Malt Master’s selection: The Balvenie Rum Cask 17 Years Old

David Stewart, The Balvenie Malt Master, has crafted an intense new limited edition to complement the existing range of The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. The Balvenie Rum Cask 17 Years Old was matured first in traditional oak whisky casks before spending a second period of maturation in rum casks shipped five thousand miles [8,000 km] from Jamaica. Join Global Brand Ambassador Robert Mair who is in no doubt that this limited edition will make an unusual treat for the whisky enthusiast. On a day when the temperature reached a mere 14oC in Speyside (compared with 28oC in Jamaica), he commented, “This is only the second time we have experimented with maturing The Balvenie in rum cask. This sweet and intense 17 Years Old is an exceptionally pleasurable result”.
David Mair

Craig Johnstone, Macallan Canadian Brand Ambassador. After a recent pilgrimage to the Bodegas in Spain, Craig Johnstone, Macallan's Canadian Brand Ambassador explains the intricacies and subtleties that make up the Macallan casks, the most expensive casks in the Scotch Whisky Industry. Join him in tasting a range of expressions from the Macallan and learn the most important elements of the making of The Macallan. The Malt.

The Malt Master’s selection: The Balvenie Signature Twelve

This year David Stewart, Scotland’s longest serving Malt Master celebrated his 45th anniversary. To mark the occasion he produced a new whisky - The Balvenie Signature 12 Years Old; crafted to epitomize the signature flavour characteristics of The Balvenie single malt. Newly released in Canada - straight from its impressive 2008 Gold Medal Win at the prestigious International Spirits Challenge (ISC) - it is a perfect balance of spice and subtle oak, deliciously enveloped in The Balvenie’s trademark honeyed character. Join Global Brand Ambassador Robert Mair for his in-depth deconstruction of the award-winning 3 cask marriage.
David Mair

Whyte & Mackay - Experience The Scotch That Scots Drink!

Come join Richard Paterson as he takes us on a journey of scotch tasting that is truly unforgettable!! Richard is third generation in a family which has long been associated with the Scotch whisky industry. In 1970 Richard joined Whyte & Mackay Distillers and within 5 years he became their Master Blender. Aged 26, he was reputed at that time to be Scotland’s youngest Master Blender.Richard is in demand around the world and we’re extremely pleased that he is joining us at Whisky Live this year.This is a master class not to be missed!

Marc Laverdiere, Highland Park Canadian Brand Ambassador. Highland Park, the northern most distillery in Scotland produces "The Best Spirit in the World" (Paul Pacult) and "The greatest ALL-ROUNDER in the world of malt whisky" (Michael Jackson). Join us to discover the newest member of the family Highland Park 40, one of the top ten highest scoring whiskies to ever be rated by Whisky Magazine. Over 40 years ago in Orkney, at the Highland Park distillery, some new make spirit is poured into some exceptional Oak casks and left to mature, be one of the firsts in Canada to taste this whisky that has waited a lifetime in the making.

Exhibitors

• Balvenie
• Bowmore
• Bushmills
• Canadian Club
• Chivas
• Classic Malts
• Crown Royal
• Dewars
• Forty Creek Whisky
• Glenfiddich
• Glenlivet
• Glenmorangie
• Glenrothes
• Highland Park
• Isle Of Arran
• Jack Daniels
• Johnnie Walker
• Laphroaig
• Macallan
• Makers Mark
• Premium Bottlers
• Singlemalt.tv
• The Famous Grouse
• Whyte & Mackay
• Wisers
• Woodford Reserve

and more...

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