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Whisky Live New York 2010

Whisky Live New York 2010

Where
Pier Sixty. Chelsea Piers.
23rd Street on the Hudson River.
New York.
When
Wednesday 7th April 2010

INTRODUCTION

Whisky Live New York returns to the spectacular Pier Sixty creating a magnificent evening of great whisky, fine food and wonderful entertainment in the heart of New York. Our 2009 show was our most successful edition attracting great whiskies and consumers to a fantastic evening. Whether, the seasoned whisky lover or novice you can expect to experience an incredible and in-depth insight into the world of whisky drinking and producing. This is your chance to become closer to the industry, taste rare and sought-after whiskies, increase your knowledge and meet the whisky experts!

Tasting Hall

This is where you can taste the whisky from Scotland to Kentucky, mingle with the producers and distillers, independent bottlers and brand ambassadors and meet the stars of the industry! 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.
Plus...

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 and run for 45 minutes. Entry to each masterclass costs $10.

Room 1

6.00pm –
7.00pm

MC1 - The Glenlivet - The Single Malt That Started It All
With Glenlivet Ambassador Ricky Crawford
The Single Malt that Started It All will feature six of our core variants; including a limited quantity of our 21 Year Old (Archive) and our critically acclaimed The Glenlivet XXV Year Old

6.00pm –
7.00pm

MC2 - Compass Box Blending School: the Jazz Quartet approach to Small Craft Blending
In this Master Class, participants will be involved in hands-on blending of their own creations following the Compass Box philosophy: starting with an idea of “who and when”, then using a lead, or fingerprint whisky and subtly manipulating the flavor profile using one or two other modifying whiskies. The class will be led by US Brand Ambassador Robin Robinson, who will give further insights into the methods of maturation and blending philosophy of Compass Box founder and “Innovator of the Year” winner, John Glaser.

7.15pm –
8.15pm

Glenmorangie MC3
"Dr Bill Lumsden, Head of Distilling and Whisky Creation at The Glenmorangie Company, will lead a fascinating and informative tasting through the award winning "New World" of Glenmorangie. Starting with the Glenmorangie Original, the tasting will move on to the Extra Matured Range (Lasanta, Quinta Ruban and Nectar D'Or) and finally move on to explore the newest award winning creations from the Glenmorangie distillery; Glenmorangie Astar and Glenmorangie Signet".

7.15pm –
8.15pm

MC4 - Classic Malts
Experience and enjoy as 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 flavor profiles of this vast selection of Single Malt Scotches.

8.30pm –
9.30pm

MC5 - Makers Mark
Meet Steve Yorsz, Maker’s Mark Distillery Diplomat, 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, Steve 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. In addition, get a sneak peak at their first ever, new expression…Maker’s 46.

Online booking is now open !

Exhibitors

Auchentoshan

Arran Whisky
• Arran 10yo
• Bourbon Cask Finish
• Sherry Cask Finish
• Madeira Cask Finish
• St Emilion Cask Finish
• Pomerol Cask Finish

Ardbeg
• Ardbeg Arigh Nam Beist 1990
• Ardbeg Ten Year Old
• Ardbeg Uigeadail

Ardmore
• Ardmore Traditional Cask

Balblair

Belhaven Beer

Bowmore
• Bowmore 12 yr old
• Bowmore 15 yr old

The Brandy Library

Buffalo Trace (Sazerac)
• Buffalo Trace
• Eagle Rare Single Barrel
• Blanton’s Single Barrel
• Pappy Van Winkle 20yr
• Sazerac Rye
• Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye

Bulleit Bourbon

Bushmills
• Bushmills 10yo

Cabin Fever Whiskey

Castle Brands
• Knappogue Castle
• Clontarf
• Jefferson Reserve

Classic Malts
• Cragganmore 12 year old
• Dalwhinnie 15 yr old
• Glenkinchie 12 year old
• Lagavulan 16 year old
• Oban 14 yr old
• Singleton of Glendullan
• Talisker 10 yr old

Compass Box Whisky
• Compass Box Hedonism
• Compass Box Asyla
• Compass Box – The Peat Monster
• Compass Box Orangerie
• Compass Box Spice Tree
• Compass Box Oak Cross
• Compass Box Peat Monster Reserve

Dewars
• Dewar’s White Label
• Dewar’s 12 Years Old
• Dewar’s Signature
• Dewars Aberfeldy 12 Single Malt
• Dewars Aberfeldy 21 Single Malt

Edradour

George Dickel
• George Dickel No.12
• George Dickel Barrel Select

Glen Garioch
• Glen Garioch 12yo
• Glen Garioch Founder’s Reserve

Glen Grant
• Glen Grant 10 yr old
• Glen Grant 16 yr old

The Glenrothes

The Glenlivet
• Glenlivet 12 yr old
• Glenlivet 15 yr old
• Glenlivet 18 yr old
• Glenlivet 21 yr old
• Glenlivet XXV yr old

Glenmorangie
• Glenmorangie Original
• Glenmorangie Lasanta
• Glenmorangie Quinta
• Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or
• Glenmorangie Astar
• Glenmorangie Signet

Hibiki
• Hibiki 12 yr old

For Scotch Lovers

Heaven Hill
• Elijah Craig 12 yr old
• Elijah Craig 18 yr old
• Evan Williams
• Bernheim Original Wheat
• Rittenhouse Rye
• Parker’s Heritage Collection Golden Anniversary

Innis & Gunn

Jim Beam & Small Batch Bourbon
• Jim Beam Black
• Knob Creek
• Basil Hayden’s
• Baker’s
• Booker’s

Johnnie Walker
• Johnnie Walker Black
• Johnnie Walker Green
• Johnnie Walker Gold
• Johnnie Walker Blue

Laphroaig
• Laphroaig 10 yr old
• Laphroaig Quarter Cask
• Laphroaig 10 yr old Cask Strength

Makers Mark
• Makers Mark

Michael Collins Irish Whisky
• Michael Collins Irish Whisky
• Michael Collins Single Malt

Old Pulteney

Park Avenue Liquor

Spencerfield Spirits
• Sheep Dip
• Pig’s Nose

Speyside Distillers
• Speyside 12yrs old
• King’s Crest 25 Years Old

Tomatin
• Tomatin 12yo
• Tomatin 18yo

Yamazaki
• Yamazaki 12yr old
• Yamazaki 18 yr old

Whyte and Mackay – The Dalmore
• Dalmore 12yo
• Dalmore Gran Reserva
• Dalmore 15yo
• King Alexander

The Wild Geese Irish Soldiers & Heroes Whiskey Collection
• Wild Geese Irish Soldiers & Heroes Classic Blend
• Wild Geese Irish Soldiers & Heroes Rare
• Wild Geese Irish Soldiers & Heroes Limited Edition
• Wild Geese Irish Soldiers & Heroes Single Malt

Zacapa Rum


Whisky Magazine


Madison Malt Drinkers


Skyview
 
For Scotch Lovers
 


Walkers Highland Oatcakes

MacTalla Mor

 

FAQs

What is Whisky Live?
Whisky Live is the international celebration of whisky, bringing all the whiskies of the world together under one roof. Whisky Live prides itself on bringing together the finest whiskies, great food and a range of education and entertainment to make learning about whisky both fun and stimulating.

Where is Whisky Live New York?
Pier Sixty is located within the Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex, at 23rd Street on the Hudson River. Vehicles may enter the complex from the West Side Highway between 22nd and 23rd Streets in Manhattan.

Arriving by Car
Taxis: To arrive directly at our front door, please instruct your driver to follow all access/parking signs (do not follow taxi drop off). Please instruct your driver to proceed through the parking gate directly to PIER SIXTY, located at the tip of Pier 60. Taxis, cars and limousines are given 20-minutes free access to drop off and pick up passengers.

Public Transport by Bus
The M23 bus crosses Manhattan on West 23rd Street and stops at Pier 62, the front door of Chelsea Piers. From Pier 62 it is a short walk to Pier 60.

The M14 bus crosses Manhattan on 14th Street and stops at West 18th street adjacent to Pier 59. From Pier 59, it is a short walk to PIER SIXTY.

Pedestrian Entrance Directions
Enter pedestrian walkway (Pier 62) – Ruthy’s Bakery and Café is on your left and the Hudson River on your right. Continue on walkway. For PIER SIXTY turn right on Pier 60 and walk to the end of pier for the entrance.

What is a voucher?
A voucher is the event’s currency to enable you to sample. No sample can be tasted without exchanging a number of vouchers. You receive a number of vouchers as part of your entrance ticket, and further vouchers are available at a cost of $2.00 each during the show. You will require between 1 to 3 vouchers for each sample, depending on the age and rarity of the whisky. The principle is that un-aged whiskies or whiskies under 12 years are 1 voucher, and whiskies over 22 years of age are 3 vouchers. The number of vouchers requested for each sample is at the discretion of each exhibitor.

Special Offers

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Opening Times

VIP Ticket:
5.30pm – 10.00pm

Standard Ticket:
6.30pm – 10.00pm

Tickets

Online booking is
now open !

$135 VIP ticket. Entrance to Whisky Live New York plus Whisky Live tasting glass, show guide, food, 10 vouchers, a free annual subscription to Whisky Magazine and access to the show from 5.30pm.

$105 Regular ticket. Entrance to Whisky Live New York from 6.30pm plus Whisky Live tasting glass, show guide, food, 6 vouchers and a free annual subscription to Whisky Magazine.

On the Door Ticket Prices
$155 VIP ticket
$120 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.

Tickets are strictly limited. Book now to avoid disappointment.

No admittance will be granted to anyone under 21 years old – this includes children in pushchairs and babes in arms.
No pets allowed.
Last pours 20 minutes before the end of the show.
Please drink responsibly.

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