Whisky Live New York celebrated the whiskies of the world on April 5 2006.

Whisky Live, the world’s premier whisky tasting event, sponsored by Whisky Magazine, returned to New York on April 5 when Tavern on the Green transformed itself into a whisky paradise.

More than 850 people enjoyed the evening of whisky fun and were given the opportunity to sample from premier distillers of Whisky, ranging in location from Scotland to Ireland, Japan to Kentucky. There were over 100 brands available to sample:

The following whisky companies exhibited:

• Anchor Distilling Co.
• Angus Dundee Distillers
• The Benriach Distillery Company Ltd
• Bowmore Single Malt
• Bruichladdich Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Bulleit Bourbon
• Bunnahabhain
• Bushmills Irish Whiskey
• Chivas Regal
• Classic Malts Selection
• Cooley Distillery
• The Dalmore Single Highland Malt
• Duncan Taylor & Co.
• The Famous Grouse
• George Dickel
• The Glenlivet
• The Glenrothes
• Highland Park
• International Beverage Company, Inc.
• Jameson Irish Whisky
• John Dewar & Son
• Johnnie Walker
• Laphroaig
• The Macallan
• Maker’s Mark
• Marshall's Whiskies
• Michters American Whiskey Company
• Moet Hennessey USA
• Morrison Bowmore Distillers
• Park Avenue Liquor Shop
• The Small Batch Bourbon Collection
• Speyside Distillers Co. Ltd.
• Suntory
• Tullamore Dew
• Wild Scotsman Whisky
• William Grant & Sons
• Woodford Reserve
• Yamazaki

A number of exhibitors with associations with whisky also exhibited:

• Glasgow: Scotland with style
• Glencairn Crystal Studio
• Scotland Magazine
• Visit Scotland
• Whisky Magazine

Whisky Experiences

Distillers not only provided whisky to sample but also a glimpse into the rituals surrounding their brands through various unique experiences, such as:

• An inviting whisky tent from Bulliet Bourbon and George Dickel with their
  American Outdoor Adventure including cigar rolling.

• The intriguing Dewar’s 12 VIP Lounge where guests could sip their favourite brand while playing a hand of poker.

• Classic Malts Selection experience was tucked away behind an alluring curtain where you could sit and blind taste whilst chatting to the masters in the industry.

• Live coopering displays from Glenfiddich took place outside.

Masterclasses

For aficionados and novices alike Whisky Live featured fascinating Masterclasses hosted by the whisky experts from:

• Glennfiddich
• The Glenrothes
• Laphroaig and The Dalmore

Music

Three fantastic and vibrant bands played at Whisky Live New York providing some real Scottish sounds:

• Mac Talla M’or, an exciting Celtic World Roots family band playing vibrant and dynamic mix of music from Celtic, Roots Rock, Calypso, blues and jazz.

• Peatbog Faeries, an eclectic mix of unusual musicians who live, write and record their music in the magical Isle of Skye.

• Finlay MacDonald, Brings together the tightest of Jazz,Funk grooves with blistering traditional and contemporary Tunes on pipes and fiddle.

Finally…

Delicious and authentic Scottish food was served including haggis and Chef Joe Queen seared scallops live in a burst of heat and flames.

Coming Soon

CASK NO. 443
DISTILLED: 1982
BOTTLED: 2006
AGED: 23 YEARS
ALC./VOL.: 57.9%

T H E   W H I S K Y
Cask #443 is an exceptional Highland Park 23 year-old single malt whisky, hand-selected from dozens of casks by Whisky Magazine and Park Avenue Liquor Shop. This limited edition Highland Park bottling yielded only 470 bottles and will be unveiled at Whisky Live New York on Wednesday, April 5, 2006.

TA S T I N G   N O T E S

COLOR
Rich amber

NOSE
Complex; trademark honey sweetness and then a
church sacristy of flavors: hints of beeswax and
polished wood, sherried altar wine and
faded spicy incense smoke

PALATE
Full and chewy with toffee and honey up front, then dark
chocolate orange, and finally smoke, nuts and wood

FINISH
Long and elegant with the woodiness
reflecting the whisky’s age

W H I S K Y   L I V E
Whisky Live, organized by Whisky Magazine, is a public show held in cities around the globe to celebrate the world’s finest whiskies. This Highland Park bottling was chosen because it perfectly reflects Whisky Magazine’s aim of celebrating fine whisky and presenting it to an international audience.

T H E   S H O P
Park Avenue Liquor Shop, founded in 1934, is one of the country’s premier wine and spirits retailers. Three generations of the Goldstein family have committed themselves to sourcing the very best for their customers. Visit their web site at www.parkaveliquor.com/

T H E   D I S T I L L E R Y
Established in 1798 on Orkney, Highland Park is the world’s most respected Scotch whisky. With its windswept moors, craggy outcrops and ancient religious sites, Orkney is a land full of mystery and rich in anecdote.

L I N K S
Highland Park - Park Avenue Liquor Shop - Whisky Magazine