INTRODUCTION
Southern California’s Finest Whisky Experience
Whisky Live LA debuts this year at the spacious Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, conveniently located just blocks away from the beautiful Santa Monica beaches, energetic nightlife, and famous Santa Monica pier. Easy access from downtown, Beverly Hills and the northern suburbs, plus ample on-site parking make the Civic Auditorium the ideal place to host the largest and most diverse whisky tasting in California. The finest whiskies in the world coupled with gourmet dining from one of Los Angeles’ premier caterers and an outside cigar bar make Whisky Live LA an experience not to be missed.
The online ticket booking office is now closed. Please purchase your tickets on the door.
Tasting Hall
This is where you can taste an incredible range of whiskies from Scotland to Kentucky, mingle with the producers and distillers, independent bottlers and brand ambassadors and meet the stars of the industry! Watch and participate in demonstrations and open discussions with the editor of Whisky Magazine.
You will witness the food pairing demonstration by a world class chef, be able to get his suggestions on your personal tastes, and of course sample some very special treats! Enjoy and gain insight from the whisky competitions and other events on the main stage hosted by Whisky Magazine.
To add to the terrific atmosphere, there will be an outside area dedicated to cigars with its own separate whisky tasting “bar”! A special place where you can enjoy some truly delicious combinations of world class whisky and the finest cigars available.
The sheer range of whisky on show will challenge even the most determined taster; everything from old favourites to unusual finishes and rare bottlings. The very best whiskies of the world all under one roof.
Whisky Experiences
The Whisky Experience areas are the education and entertainment zones, with themed areas providing sensory experiences such as coopering, whisky blending, cocktails and much, much more. With a dram always on hand the Whisky Experience seeks to educate and entertain those who want to learn a little more about the diversity of this delicious nectar.
Masterclasses
The Masterclasses provide a taster of the unique intricacies of the whisky world. These are tutored by renowned experts in the field.
| Room 1 |
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| 7:15pm |
MC2 - The Single Malt that Started it All
Glenlivet brand ambassador, Rick Crawford will cover the history of The Glenlivet, the basics of Scotch Whisky production, and a tasting of the six core marquees in The Glenlivet range, finishing with our critically acclaimed The Glenlivet XXV. |
| 8.30pm |
MC3 - Yamazaki |
| Room 2 |
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| 6.00pm |
MC4 - Classic Malts
The Master of whisky takes you through a multisensory tasting of the Classic Malts Distillers Editions. These limited production bottlings of the Classic Malts Selection have been double matured, first in aged bourbon barrels, and then in either sherry or port casks. The tasting will take guests through the history, production process, regionality and the flavor profiles of this vast selection of Single Malt Scotches. |
| 7.15pm |
MC5 - Makers Mark Bourbon 101
Meet Kevin Smith, Maker’s Mark Master Distiller who will take you on a guided tour through Maker’s Mark at different ages of maturity (including new distillate… you’ll have to experience that one first hand!). Think of this as your personal Bourbon crash course (or Bourbon enjoyment course, depending on how you feel about the stuff). Also during this presentation, Kevin will share with you the history of Maker’s Mark, the difference between Whisky and Bourbon, and why Maker’s Mark stands apart from other bourbons. |
| 8.30pm |
MC6 - Highland Park
A can’t-miss opportunity to sample the entire line of Highland Park single malts from 12 years old to 30! Experience the unique combination of Orkney peat smoke and Spanish sherry oak! Presented by Martin Daraz, Brand Ambassador. “Best Spirit in The World”, F. Paul Pacult, Spirits Journal. |
The online ticket booking office is now closed.
Please purchase your tickets on the door.
Exhibitors
- Anchor Brewing
- The Balvenie
- Bulleit Bourbon
- Bunnahabhain
- 12 yrs
- 18 yrs
- 25 yrs (VIP hour)
- Bushmills
- Cooley
- Dalmore
- 12 yrs
- 17 yrs Madeira
- 21 yrs
- Deanston
- 12 yrs Un-chilled Filtered
- Dewars
- White label
- 12 yrs Special Reserve
- 18 yrs Special Reserve
- Duncan Taylor Bottlings
- Black Bull 30 yrs
- Lonach Glendaroch 42 yrs
- DT Royal Lochnagar 18 yrs
- NC 2 Ben Nevis 12 yrs
- Four Roses Bourbon
- Single Barrel
- Small Batch
- Yellow Label
- Glenfiddich
- Highland Park
- 12 yrs
- 15 yrs
- 18 yrs
- 25 yrs
- Isle of Arran Whisky
- Johnnie Walker
- Red
- Black
- Green
- Gold
- Blue (VIP hour)
- Isle of Jura
- Makers Mark
- Old Potrero
- Phillips Distilling Co.
- Speyside 12yrs
- Kings Crest 25 yrs
- Select Scott’s Bottlings
- The Classic Malts
- Talisker 10 yrs
- Caol Ila
- Oban 14 yrs
- Lagavulin 16 yrs
- Singleton
- Dalwhinnie 15 yrs
- The Famous Grouse
- Finest Blend
- Malt 12 yrs
- Malt 18 yrs
- The Glenlivet
- 15 yrs
- Nadurra 16 yrs
- 18 yrs
- 21 yrs
- 25 yrs (VIP hour)
- The Macallan
- Fine Oak 15 yrs
- Fine Oak 17 yrs
- Sherry Oak 12 yrs
- Sherry Oak 18 yrs
- Cask Strength
- Whyte and Mackay
- Yamazaki
- 12 yrs Japanese Whisky
- 18 yrs Japanese Whisky
- Zacapa Rum 23
And many others…..
Directions
The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is located at
1855 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401-3209.
Easily accessible where the I10 and Pacific Coast Highway meet in beautiful Santa Monica, blocks from the beach. Auditorium parking is $8.00.
From the I-405 Freeway:
• Take I-10 Freeway West to the 4th/5th. St. Exit.
• Follow signs for 4th. St. & turn left on 4th. St. and go to third stoplight (Pico Blvd.).
• Turn right onto Pico Blvd. and go to next stop light (Main St.).
• Turn right on Main St. and go approximately 500 ft. to entrance to Civic Auditorium Parking Lot.
From the I-10 Freeway:
• Go West on the I-10 Freeway to the 4th/5th St. Exit.
• Follow signs to 4th. St. & turn left on 4th. St. and go to the third stoplight (Pico Blvd.).
• Turn right onto Pico Blvd. and go to next stop light (Main St.).
• Turn right on Main St. and go approximately 500 ft. to entrance to Civic Auditorium Parking Lot.
From the South on Neilson Way:
• Go north on Neilson Way to Pico Blvd. & turn right onto Pico Blvd.
• Go to Main St. & turn left on Main St.
• Go approximately 500 ft. to entrance to Civic Auditorium Parking Lot.
From the North on Ocean Avenue:
• Go South on Ocean Avenue to Pico Blvd.& turn left onto Pico Blvd.
• Go to Main St. & turn left on Main St.
• Go approximately 500 ft. to entrance to Civic Auditorium Parking Lot.
From the North on Pacific Coast Highway:
• Go south on Pacific Coast Highway past the California Incline. & look for signs for Ocean Ave. Follow signs for Ocean Avenue & turn right onto Ocean Ave.
• Proceed to Pico Blvd. & turn left onto Pico Blvd.
• Go to Main St. & turn left onto Main St.
• Go approximately 500 ft. to entrance to Civic Auditorium Parking Lot.
From LAX:
• Exiting LAX follow signs "Sepulveda North" to "Lincoln Blvd. North."
• Take Lincoln Blvd. North (approx. 7.5 miles) to Pico Blvd. and turn left onto Pico Blvd.
• Go to Main St. & turn right onto Main St.
• Go approximately 500 ft. to entrance to Civic Auditorium Parking Lot.
Public Transport by Bus
For up to date bus route information, please go to: http://www.bigbluebus.com/home/index.asp
The online ticket booking office is now closed.
Please purchase your tickets on the door.
No admittance will be granted to anyone under 21 years old – this includes children in strollers and babes in arms.
No pets allowed.
Last pours 20 minutes before the end of the show.
Please drink responsibly.
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Opening Times
Tuesday Oct. 20, 2009
VIP Ticket:
5.30pm – 10.00pm
Standard Ticket:
6.30pm – 10.00pm
Tickets
The online ticket booking office is now closed. Please purchase your tickets on the door.
$129 VIP ticket including 10 sample vouchers, food, tea, coffee and water, show guide, tasting glass, exclusive tastings journal and access to the show from 5.30pm – 10.00pm; during the first hour of the show there will be a magnificent selection of superior whiskies available to taste as well as a fine range of hors d’oeuvres.
$99 Regular ticket including 6 sample vouchers, food, tea, coffee and water, show guide, tasting glass and access from 6.30pm – 10.00pm.
At the Door Ticket Prices
$149 VIP ticket
$119 Standard ticket
Designated Driver Ticket
Should a visitor wish to attend the show and consume NO alcohol, a nominated driver ticket is available. Please see website for further details.
Sample Vouchers
Further vouchers are available at $2.00 each and all the samples are available only in exchange for vouchers. Each sample may require a different number of vouchers based on the age of the whisky.
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