World celebrationof whisky lights up New York

April 4, 2007 (New York, NY) – More than 850 people braved torrential rain to discover more about whisky at Whisky Live, the world’s premier whisky tasting event.

The impressive show returned to New York in a new venue, the prestigious Pier Sixty, on Wednesday April 4th, 2007.

With more than 100 whiskies from all over the world, great music and fine food, Whisky Live New York was the focal point of Scottish celebrations during Tartan Week.

The evening, which ran from 5.30m to 10pm, featured distillers from Scotland, Kentucky, Japan and Ireland presenting their whiskies, and Masterclasses hosted by the whisky makers themselves. Whisky Live’s festival atmosphere was rounded off with authentic Scottish food, and live music performed by Mactalla and Suilven.

Brands that were available at Whisky Live New York included;
Balvenie • Bowmore • Bulleit Bourbon • Bunnahabhain • Bushmills • Classic Malts • Dewar’s • Duncan Taylor • George Dickel • Glenfiddich • Glenlivet • Jamesons • Johnnie Walker • Glenmorangie • Ardbeg • Glenrothes • Bunnahabhain 1979 • Four Roses Single Barrel bourbon • Four Roses Small Batch bourbon • Gordon & MacPhail • Highland Park • Innis & Gunn • International Wine & Spirits awards • Lochside 1981 • Michael Collins • Michters • Old Potrero • Old Pulteney • Park Avenue Liquors • Pebble Beach • Singlemalt.tv • Springbank 1991 • Suntory Yamazaki • Templeton Rye • Ten Penny Ale • The Famous Grouse • The Macallan • Tullamore Dew

Stephen Camisa from Whisky Live said, “We introduced a great range of variety in to the show this year such as the great range of Masterclasses, live stage debates and fantastic live music. The show has always been a favorite with true whisky enthusiasts; however these new features make whisky more appealing for an emerging younger whisky generation that are visiting the shows in increasing numbers.”

About Whisky Live
Whisky Live began in Tokyo, Japan, in 2000, and is now featured annually in the following cities around the world; London and Glasgow, England; Paris, France; Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa; Toronto, Canada, Verviers, Belgium; Leiden, Holland. For additional information about Whisky Live visit www.whiskylive.com

Masterclasses

The Whisky Live Masterclasses are a unique insight into the world of whisky and are tutored by master distillers and other leading whisky experts.