Eve Shares: The High Roller Package at The Universal Whisky Experience

February 1, 2019 by evebushman Leave a Comment

This will be our third year covering the Universal Whisky Experience, aka the Nth, in Las Vegas this April. The event will be nine years strong by April. We’ve enjoyed classes and tastings with brand ambassadors as well as tastings at the main event. The High Roller package offers even more, so I culled the information for you dear reader, so you know exactly what you are in for, beginning with exclusive Super Pours and more:

That’s yours truly on the top right, with Richard “The Nose” Patteson, the Master Distiller for The Dalmore, holding a couple of his whiskies.

High Roller Package

EXCLUSIVE HIGH ROLLER MASTER CLASS

FRIDAY 26TH APRIL, 2019
Start the Nth 2019 High Roller Experience with a rare tasting tutored by World-renowned brand ambassadors who offer their proficiency, experience and expertise to enrich your love, enjoyment and knowledge of premium whiskies.

HIGH ROLLER LOUNGE AND EXCLUSIVE SUPER POURS

FRIDAY 26TH APRIL, 2019
Only our elite High Rollers have private access to the entire selection of these ultra-premium drams. Enjoy your exclusive Super Pours in an intimate setting, sampling the créme de la créme of whiskies in the elegance and style you deserve. These whiskies are only available to High Rollers.

High Roller Lounge is designed to exceed your every expectation and is the ideal place to taste your exclusive super pours, Explore your super pours with different brands and expressions. Last year’s event featured drams like The Glenfiddich 38YO, Balvenie 25YO Single Barrel, Macallan Lalique No.6 Decanter, Old Pulteney, Dalmore 35YO and many more.

The Lounge features exclusive Super Pours for your tasting only in this private event. Enjoy personal one on one interaction with brand ambassadors to mingle with at your leisure. This affair can be an educational experience not available at any other event.

EXCLUSIVE HIGH ROLLER MASTER CLASS

SATURDAY – 27 APRIL, 2019
High Roller Guests of the Nth 2019 will have Exclusive Access to a one of a kind Master Class.

NTH 2019 MAIN SHOW

SATURDAY APRIL 27TH, 2019
For the 9th year in a row, offering The Main Event! “To the Nth degree” bringing you whisky experience to the Nth amount..delivering an exceptional presentation of high-end whisky samplings in an exquisite setting. A whisky-lovers paradise with finest drams, luxury dining experiences, like-minded High Rollers brings you an event not to be missed. In the Nth Show 2019, we will be expanding our collection of unique whiskies to also include a collection of fine premium, ultra-premium and super-premium spirits and a big selection of Wine and Champagne from around the World.

THE MAIN TASTING SHOW includes the ultimate indulgence of sampling premium whiskies, limited bottle releases, unique expressions, cask samples from exhibitors giving you a chance to meet personally with the Masters of Whisky-Making from around the world. All of whom can create a vast array of subtly different flavors and special characteristics. These reflect the location of each distillery, the skills of the distiller, the quality of ingredients and the techniques used in the ageing process.

EXQUISITE HORS D’OEUVRES prepared by the Wynn catering team are available for this event. The talented chefs of this establishment will have prepared the most divine hors d’oeuvres for this most divine of occasions.

ALL SUPER POURS available to High Rollers at the main tasting show (these Pours are VALUED at $300.00 and above per-pour retail). Some of these unique expressions are only available for the USA market, or are limited in release production globally.

HIGH ROLLER DINNER RECEPTION

SATURDAY APRIL 27TH, 2019
Our High Rollers will enjoy dinner with mouthwatering cuisine exquisitely prepared by the Wynn culinary staff. What goes perfectly with premium exclusive whisky? Fine dining by master chefs from the world-renowned culinary team at Wynn.

HIGH ROLLER GIFT BAG
For over 30 years Glencairn Crystal has been producing tailored crystal glassware of the highest quality. During the Nth event, we are very happy to be giving our High Roller guests cut crystal tasting glassware to enhance your drinking experience, a Nth Featured whisky and luxury handmade cigar.

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Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video (over 15k views), authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits. You can also seek her marketing advice via Eve@EveBushmanConsulting.com

Master Classes at The Nth 2018 Ultimate Universal Whisky Experience

March 16, 2018 by evebushman Leave a Comment

In covering the best whisky event in the U.S., I would be remiss in not sharing the latest additions to the 2018 event’s master class schedule. These classes will take place throughout the day on Saturday April 7 at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Will I see you there?

Master Classes at the Nth

Our Master Classes are just one of the many features of Nth 2018 that makes this the ultimate luxury whisky event of the year! A true appreciation for fine whisky is only heightened by skilled tutelage from experts in the field. World-renowned brand ambassadors offer their proficiency, experience and expertise to enrich your love, enjoyment and knowledge of premium whiskies.

Discussions and tastings are part of this exclusive experience.

Our popular Master Classes are available a la carte with the purchase of a Connoisseur, Companion or as part of the Nth 2018 High Roller Ticket and promise to sell out quickly. Be sure to secure your Master Class selections early to avoid disappointment.

Note: Please make sure that each Master Class is purchased in the correct session, with no purchase of duplicate classes in the same session.

SESSION ONE 12:30–2pm

DALMORE MASTER CLASS, Exquisite Cask Curation, Hosted by Richard Paterson of The Dalmore
The Dalmore has secured exclusive access to some of the rarest and most exquisite casks in the world. In this seminar, legendary whisky maker Richard Paterson, who has pioneered methods in maturation, will guide an exclusive tasting experience, illustrating how these pinnacle sherry, port and fine wine casks deliver unrivalled depth and elegance to The Dalmore Single Malt Whisky.

Journey to Jura, Hosted by Craig Bridger of Jura

Jura Whisky is handcrafted on the Isle of Jura, a rugged, elemental island nestled sixty miles off the West Coast of Scotland. Home to less than 200 people, the island boasts one road, one pub and one distillery. Established in 1810, the Jura distillery produces award-winning whiskies as unique as the island it comes from. In this seminar, Craig Bridger will take you on a virtual journey to Jura Whisky’s unique island home and taste you on three of the most innovative cask finished whiskies on the market: Jura 10, Jura Seven Wood and Jura 18.

LOST IN TIME: LEGENDARY SILENT STILLS & CLOSED DISTILLERIES

We go back in time and explore the so-called Silent Stills of both Whisky and Rum with renowned Expert Gil Schwarz. Focusing on such legendary Distilleries as Port Ellen, Rosebank and Brora from three different areas of Scotland and all from the Golden Age of Scotch in the 1960-1970’s, the realization of how great these fabulous whiskies were, will astound and highlight why they have no equals today. Following the Whiskies, we continue to explore Caribbean Treasures from such remarkable Rum Distilleries as Caroni, Enmore and Long Pond, all closed, but responsible for some of the greatest examples of Island Rum ever made. We round off with some very rare old Dictador from the oldest working Distillery in the Caribbean Zone, producing some of the most collectible Rum today from its base in Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. This is a tasting for serious collectors and aficionados.

THE WESTERN HIGHLAND GEM – OBAN

The story of Oban town is as old as its whisky. Before the distillery there was nothing, but a windswept view and a natural harbor protected by the ancient islands in the Firth of Lorn. Then in 1794 two brothers arrived and changed that little nook of the Scottish West Highlands forever. They were the Stevensons. Entrepreneurs with a small fortune and a fondness for a dram, which was pretty much all you needed back then to start your own whisky legacy. What followed was the evolution of a sleepy port town and the creation of one of the world’s most distinguished single malt scotch whiskies. Join us on a unique, on-off Oban tasting experience with a deep dive into what makes Oban unique. Hosted by Diageo’s Reserve Program Director, Ewan Morgan who’ll be sharing with the lucky attendees very rare, liquids from this much revered, and one of Scotland’s oldest, distilleries. Including:

Extremely Rare 70’s Oban 12 yr old.
Cask Strength Samples from our warehouse specifically pulled for this tasting.
2013 Special Release Oban 21 (A unicorn release and Arguably one of the finest examples of Oban).
Oban 18 and Distillers Edition.

SESSION TWO 2:30-4pm

HENNESSY LE VOYAGE

Discover the rich world of cognac and master the art of cocktails in this exclusive experience, hosted by Rich Varga Hennessy Ambassador Hennessy Le Voyage is an engaging hands-on consumer experience specially created for our off-premise partners. Featuring two of our most revered and popular brands Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege and Hennessy X.O this interactive journey shares our unique savor faire story through the making of classic cognac cocktails and guided tastings. Hennessy will provide a guided cocktail making and tasting experience hosted by the Hennessy Brand Ambassador. Guests will learn first-hand how to make classic cognac cocktails and understand how to truly appreciate the liquid through guided tastings.

Arrival & Welcome – Meet & greet by the Hennessy Ambassador, welcome cognac punch will served. (hennessy.com)
Hennessy Story – A short introduction to our history, heritage and unique savoir-faire or know how
Cocktails – A hands on cocktail making session learning how to make the Hennessy French 75 and Hennessy Sazerac ( hennessy.com )
Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege Tasting – A guided tasting to appreciate the aromas, tastes and flavors in one of our most popular blends ( hennessy.com)
Hennessy X.O Tasting – A multi-sensorial X.O deconstructed tasting experience to uncover what makes Hennessy X.O so revered
Hennessy X.O on a rock – the ultimate Hennessy X.O experience on a single rock of ice

THE TITANS – SCOTTISH vs. IRISH

Rick Edwards, National Distillers Selection Brand Ambassador for Pernod Ricard will take guests through a unique journey of some of the most cherished and celebrated whiskies from Ireland and Scotland. You will have the opportunity to savor award winning expressions from Midleton distillery including Redbreast and Green Spot followed by a tasting of some of The Glenlivet and Longmorn’s finest whiskies giving guests the opportunity to compare and contrast what makes Irish and Scottish whiskies some of the finest in the world.

STAYING THE COURSE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP: BENRIACH, THE GLENDRONACH, GLENGLASSAUGH

Join us on our journey spanning three distinct distilleries as we offer an in-depth exploration of the unique heritage and production methods of Glenglassaugh, The GlenDronach, and BenRiach.

Sampling a collection from some of our finest expressions, we aim to provide a glimpse into each of these distilleries that maintain their bold approaches in production, steadfast commitment to quality, and bring with it each their own fascinating tale of success, hardship, progression, and evolution.

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Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video, authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits. You can also seek her marketing advice via Eve@EveBushmanConsulting.com

Here it Comes! Universal Whisky Experience – The Nth 2018 Ultimate Whisky Experience – April 4th – 7th 2018 At The Encore Wynn Las Vegas

March 2, 2018 by evebushman Leave a Comment

Oh boy. This is our all-time favorite whisky experience ever! And it’s back this April 4 – 7 at the Encore in Las Vegas. The classes! The grand tastings! The whisky brand ambassadors and aficionados! The trifecta of whisky events and we plan on covering all of it all again! Can you join us?

The Invitation

UPDATE: Click image and follow link to get Connoisseur ticket for $345 instead of $545!

The Nth 2018 At The Five Star Encore At Wynn Las Vegas. Offering Fantastic Show Ticket Levels; Guaranteed To Amaze With Once In a Lifetime Experiences.
The Nth 2018 will be a spectacular whisky master event, showcasing the best whiskies and brands in the world. This affair is a singular opportunity for serious whisky aficionados to come together to taste, savour, discuss and learn more about fine rare whiskies in the lavish, opulent atmosphere of the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. During this 4-day destination event in exciting and entertaining Las Vegas, you’ll indulge in exceptional whisky tasting opportunities, mingle with master distillers and blenders, and take pleasure in epicurean delights. Come experience the most unique event of its kind – Nth 2018.

THE High Roller Class

Exclusive High Roller Master Class – Friday 6th April: High Roller Guests of the Nth 2018 will have Exclusive Access to a Rare one of a kind tasting by Gordon & Macphail showcasing the ‘Private collection’. The Private Collection whiskies are exclusively selected by the Directors and Members of the Urquhart Family. Join both Stephen Rankin and Richard Urquhart, members of the 4th generation to own and manage the business, as they take you through a tasting of some amazing whiskies (old, new and future) and how they are selected to be a Private Collection Single Malt.

Featuring Last drops of – Smiths Glenlivet 1963, Linkwood 1959 and Strathisla 1957. An Extra Special preview of Longmorn 1961 (being launched in Oct. 2018), and finally Cask Sample Glen Grant 1948.

High Roller Package provides access 4/5 through 4/7 and includes:

Exclusive Super Pours at the High Roller Lounge
One on One interaction with brand ambassadors
Private events with other High Rollers
Whisky Speed Dating event
Complimentary Master Classes Friday & Saturday
Access to the Nth Main Tasting event and access to all super pours
Exquisite hor d’oeuvres during the Nth show
High Roller Dinner Reception
Luxury Amenities
Cigar Sample
High Roller Gift Bag

Connoisseur Ticket provides access to the 4/6 Tasting Event and includes:

Luxury whisky & tasting experiences with two Super Pours of your choice
Once in a lifetime memories
Super bowl of whisky events in the world
Exquisite hor d’oeuvres for our whisky tasting experience
Access to the Nth Main Tasting event
Glencairn cut crystal glassware to enhance your tasting palate
Meet the whisky distillers, master blenders and other whisky experts at the Nth 2018
Connoisseur Gift Bag

Companion Ticket provides access to the 4/6 Tasting Event and includes:

Entrance to the Nth Show
Once in a lifetime memories
Sample Premium red and white wines
Included hor d’oeuvres
Glencairn engraved champagne flute

The Cognac Dinner Event of the Year: Joel Robuchon Cognac Dinner, Wednesday April 4, 2018:

Joel Robuchon restaurant in Las Vegas, located inside the Mansion Hotel at MGM Grand, is a culinary jewel. To dine here is an unforgettable benchmark and once-in-a-lifetime experience. The restaurant’s limited seating creates the intimacy one can expect from Joel Robuchon. This is the first – and only – three-Michelin star Guide Winner in Las Vegas and the only Joel Robuchon fine dining restaurant in the United States.

The restaurant setting is intimate; holding only a dozen tables. The atmosphere is as if you’re entering a luxurious house rather than a restaurant; with hanging chandelier and chairs filled with plush royal purple pillows. The restaurant’s world-famous chef and namesake, Joel Robuchon , is known in his native France as “Chef of the Century”.

Once you arrive to the restaurant, the hostess will greet Guests with a cocktail reception at 7:30pm.

Hennessy has created an unparalleled dinner paired with selections from some of their rarest and richest Hennessy Cognacs.

Master Global Ambassador For Hennessy, will serve as your host for the evening, alongside Mahesh Patel, providing insights into The world of Hennessy cognac, history and the overall industry.

The dinner will be arrayed like art objects on gorgeous French porcelain. Every course will be packed with intense flavor and premium ingredients including truffle, caviar, saffron, and foie gras. Rich but not heavy, Chef Robuchon’s creations will delight with adventurous but not shocking delicacies.

Master Classes Our Master Classes are just one of the many features of Nth 2018 that makes this the ultimate luxury whisky event of the year! A true appreciation for fine whisky is only heightened by skilled tutelage from experts in the field. World-renowned brand ambassadors offer their proficiency, experience and expertise to enrich your love, enjoyment and knowledge of premium whiskies. Discussions and tastings are part of this exclusive experience.

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Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video, authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits. You can also seek her marketing advice via Eve@EveBushmanConsulting.com

Park City, Utah’s Alpine Distilling Heightens the Senses with New Tasting Events

December 16, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

PARK CITY, Utah (PRWEB) – Pursuant to Alpine Distilling’s philosophy that spirits are best enjoyed in the company of friends, family, and colleagues, the award-winning craft distillery is introducing new tasting events that cater to groups. Designed for guests to develop greater sensory awareness when it comes to tasting and smell, the Aroma Game and Foundations of Flavor offerings in Park City will inspire participants to discover these senses that promise to enhance their appreciation for spirits.

The Aroma Game is a one-hour, facilitated event that challenges guests to guess aromatic notes and use those notes to describe Alpine’s award-winning whiskies. They will then have the rare opportunity to create aromatic compounds to their liking.

“Aroma Academy is delighted that Alpine Distilling is carrying the Aroma Academy range of Sensory Training Products and Aroma Games,” says Alan Gordon, Managing Director & Co-Founder of Aroma Academy. “We are not only very impressed by Alpine’s commitment to producing spirits of the highest calibre but also by their whole approach – based on understanding and sharing the importance of highly developed sensory skills in both creating wonderful flavors and ensuring consistently high product quality.”

Foundations of Flavor is a two-hour program unique in the spirits market. The Utah distillery introduces aromatic stimulants to explore and discuss the characteristics of distillate and compare those to elements from American and French Oak. With that foundation, participants explore the science of mouthfeel (products’ physical and chemical interactions in the mouth) and how temperature and pH alter the taste of spirits.

“In addition to fostering an elevated appreciation for distilled spirits, these tasting events are designed to be both educational and fun regardless of the level of knowledge participants have coming into them,” explains Alpine Distilling’s Founder and Distiller Rob Sergent. “It’s a unique activity for corporate group team building and a diversion for leisure travelers seeking an off-slope or après ski experience with a flavor and aroma adventure.”

Sergent himself, or a trained Alpine Distilling representative, will lead the tastings for up to 16 participants to ensure a personalized experience. Online reservations for both the Aroma Game and Foundations of Flavor tasting events can be made at http://www.alpinedistilling.com/events

In December Alpine Distilling’s retail shop at the Park City distillery location will be open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Just in time for holiday shoppers seeking novel, flavorful gifts, 375ml bottles of the Lafayette Bourbon, Persistent Vodka, and the newest product, Spur Whiskey, are sold as a three pack or individually at the distillery.

Alpine Distilling’s spirits are also available in Utah State Liquor Stores and online at https://www.forwhiskeylovers.com/distillery-row/distilleries/alpine-distilling

ABOUT ALPINE DISTILLING
Founded in 2016, Alpine Distilling is an award-winning craft distillery based in Park City, Utah. We produce the highest quality premium spirits for the active, creative, and mindful individuals who are drawn to the mountain lifestyle. All products are certified Kosher. As a socially conscious brand, Alpine Distilling is pleased to donate a portion of proceeds to benefit local non-profits Park City Community Foundation and Swaner Nature Preserve. More information is available at http://www.alpinedistilling.com.

Master Classes, Courtesy FindRareWhisky.com

April 21, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

There were several classes to choose from, however, by the time we arrived at the Find Rare Whisky show, known as the “Nth” (to the Nth degree!) Universal Whisky Experience, some were sold out. Lucky to be there as press at all, as this event is the epitome of whisky events for aficionados, we were thrilled to get in on three before they also sold out.

This was the offering of Master Classes at press time: Glenfarclas – Forty for Forty, Suntory Japanese Whisky – The Art of Blending, Macallan – What’s New with The Macallan, Classic vs Cult: Glenmorangie vs Ardbeg, Five Generations of Blending Excellence with Chivas, Brown Forman – A Family of Brands, The Glenlivet – Understanding the Wood from the Trees, The Ultimate Lagavulin, Interbevgroup – From the Caithness Coast to the Fertile Planes of Morayshire, Gordon & Macphail – Welcome to Scotland’s liquid library, Hennessy – From Grape to Glass, A demystification of Dewar’s Malts and A Sensory Exploration of the Redbreast 21 Year Journey.

These are the three we got in on:

What’s New with The Macallan

From new age statements, to a new collectable range, to our decanter series, there’s a lot going on with The Macallan this year. Learn all about these expressions and much more, with National Brand Ambassador, Kieron Elliott. Sherry Oak and Double Cask 12yr, Edition No.1 and No.2, Rare Cask and Reflexion.

Elliott set up six tastings with two of each from The 12’s, The Editions and 1824 Master’s Series. But before we settled in to nose and taste we reviewed:

The Macallan is from the Speyside region of Scotland.
A darker whisky is an older whisky, no color is ever added to a Macallan.
They have never released a non-sherry seasoned whisky.
They spend $1,000 per cask.

Of the 12-year-old aged sherry oak cask we got aromas and flavors ranging from cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and other spices. The 12-year-old Double cask, released six months ago, aged mostly in American ex-sherry cask, had some citrus, vanilla, butterscotch and Crème Brûlée. Onto The Macallan Edition #1, started in 2015 with only 130 casks and heavy sherry seasoning, caramel, toffee, chocolate and ginger notes in the nose and mouth. Edition #2 was released at he end of 2016 and is a collaboration with the number one restaurant in the world, Spain’s El Celler de Can Roca, here we found orange oil, orange peel, and butterscotch candy. Our third group started with the 1824 Master’s Series Rare Cask (a non-age statement, a range of 18 to 27 year-olds) had toffee, vanilla, coffee, chocolate, clove and more…outstanding. And our final whisky, coming in a $1,500 a bottle, the 1824 Master’s Series Reflexion was the second bottle in the Master’s series with lots of American oak, Hogshead cask, a much higher percentage of oak flavors that included vanilla, caramel, toffee, chocolate, dried fruit, cinnamon, raisins and cloves.

A Family of Brands (Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve)

Join Chris Fletcher (Assistant Master Distiller at the Jack Daniels distillery) and Greg West Woodford Reserve (Woodford Reserve Brand Ambassador) discuss and savor you on both these iconic American Whiskies.

“As the most flavor and color imparting process of whiskey, aging the distillate in charred, white oak barrel is the single most important journey for Bourbon. Now if we are talking, Tennessee whiskey, we take it one step beyond and put Jack Daniel’s through a final progression called “The Lincoln County Process” which definitive of Tennessee Whiskey and law”.

Fletcher started by saying that he is the first Assistant Master Distiller Jack Daniels has employed, he moved up the ranks from his beginnings as a tour guide.
As far as the barrel importance all of the color is from the barrel aging and natural.
The second most important ingredient is the yeast they choose to add to the rye, malted barley and/or corn.

We started the tasting with the Single Barrel Select Whiskey that had notes of green apple, banana, apricot, vanilla, butterscotch candy, cream, toffee and espresso. The Single Barrel Rye Whiskey had aromas and flavors of caramel, banana split, butterscotch, cinnamon, sweet earth and a little mint. The Single Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey had caramel sauce, orange, leather, cinnamon, clove and oak.

Woodford Reserve Brand Ambassador West led us through a tasting of: The Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey used all white American Oak, with only seconds of toasting and charring, nine months of seasoning, loosing a whopping 50% in the angel’s share – evaporation – and had notes of malt, cream, orange peel, cinnamon, apple, melon, marzipan and spice. The Barrel Finish Select Double Oaked, with a lot more toasting, had notes of cream, oak, marzipan, molasses, anise, cinnamon and clove. The final tasting was of the Distiller’s Select Rye Whiskey that has been on the market for less than two years. Aromas and flavors included toffee, butterscotch and orange zest.

Dewar’s Malts – A Demystification of Dewar’s

Even though they look young and fresh faced, between them Gabe Cardarella, North American Dewar’s Ambassador, and Georgie Bell, Global Malts Ambassador from John Dewar and Son’s have over 20 years of experience in the whisky world and a plethora of awards and accolades to match. Of course, not as many as Dewar’s – the most awarded blended scotch in the USA. Join us as we investigate the complexities of blending and the integral single malts found within:

– Dewar’s 12 – Craigellachie 23 – Aberfeldy 16 – Aultmore 12 – Royal Brackla 16 – Dewar’s 18

Bell told us stories of John Dewar in the past: marketing his whiskies via bicycle and boat, for the latter Dewar put messages in spent bottles, chucked them over the side, and if you found one you were rewarded with a case.
The number one market for Dewars, Bell said, is with the U.S.

Dewars 12, a blend of everything we were to taste and no flavors coming from an “exhausted” cask, had notes of toast, honey, citrus, lemon, vanilla, toffee fudge. Aberfeldy 16, new to the U.S. though around since 1898, aged in a sherry cask, had notes of caramel, brown sugar, honey and walnut. The Aultmore 12, very light in color, had a nose and taste of cream, hazelnut, orange peel and seawater. Craigellachie 23 had notes of chocolate, vanilla, roasted nuts and coffee; we also got to try the 21 that had more of a sweet sherry note, with caramel and toast. Royal Brackla 16 had sweet raisins, powder, dust, chocolate, almond and what Bell described as potpourri. Our final whiskey, the Dewar’s 18 had more dense caramel then its 12 year old predecessor, as well as chocolate, walnut and earth.

Watch the event video here.

Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video, authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits. You can also seek her marketing advice via Eve@EveBushmanConsulting.com

What You Can Find (Besides Eve) at the Universal Whisky Experience

March 23, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

In getting myself ready…to attend THE CONNOISSEUR TASTING, THE MASTER CLASSES AND THE RICHARD PATERSON EXPERIENCE AT THE NTH ULTIMATE WHISKY EXPERIENCE, KNOWN AS THE UNIVERSAL WHISKY EXPERIENCE, I was clearly getting a little excited. I ran the press release earlier this year and at that time the website had lots of great info on the event. Well. I checked back recently to see if more details had been added, and woo hoo – look what I found – and you will find if you join me IN LAS VEGAS APRIL 5-8 AT THE WYNN ENCORE IN LAS VEGAS:

NEWS

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better….join fellow whisky aficionados and fine food lovers at Craft Steakhouse By Tom Colicchio for a bourbon pairing experiential dinner like no other. The finest ingredients, Woodford Reserve and great people for the Wednesday night 4/5 kick off in Vegas at THE UNIVERSAL WHISKY EXPERIENCE!

Connoisseur Ticket

If you are looking for a high-class experience that includes a few extra indulgences without going over the top, then you are a CONNOISSEUR. Take advantage of this specified ticket option with the advantages below:

Sampling Premium whiskies from all exhibitors in the Encore Beethoven ballroom.
(2) Super Pours of your choice are available during the Main Tasting Show.
Meet the whisky distillers, master blenders and other whisky experts at the Nth 2017.
Exquisite hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Wynn/Encore catering Team in Beethoven Exhibit Hall.
Glencairn Cut crystal tasting glass and a cigar sample will be in your gift bag.

Master Classes

Saturday April 8, 2017 at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Our Master Classes are just one of the many features of Nth 2017 that makes this the ultimate luxury whisky event of the year! A true appreciation for fine whisky is only heightened by skilled tutelage from experts in the field. World-renowned brand ambassadors offer their proficiency, experience and expertise to enrich your love, enjoyment and knowledge of premium whiskies. Discussions and tastings are part of this exclusive experience.

Our popular Master Classes are available a la carte with the purchase of a Connoisseur, Companion or as part of the Nth 2017 High Roller Ticket and promise to sell out quickly. Be sure to secure your Master Class selections early to avoid disappointment.

Connoisseur Super Pours (There is MUCH more if you buy the SUPER POURS TICKET)

Super Pours Available For Tasting At The Nth 2017 Main Tasting Show

Benromach 35YO
Gordon & Macphail Glen Grant 1954
Gordon & Macphail Strathisla 1965
Camus 40YO
Macallan Reflexion
Whistle Pig – Boss Hog 3rd Edition
Hibiki 21YO
Kilbeggan 18YO
The Glenlivet 37YO 1st Bourbon Cask
Jim Beam Distiller’s Masterpiece
Pittyvaich 25YO
Johnnie Walker Private Collection 2016
Dalmore 25YO
Glenmorangie Signet
Hardy Noces D Argent 25YO
Glen Scotia Victoriana
Bowmore 25YO
Yamazaki sherry cask
Balblair 1983 Single Cask
anCnoc 24YO
Hennessy H250 Blend
Glenfiddich 1975 vintage
Balvenie Tun 1509

Join Richard Paterson For An Exclusive 2 Day Celebration

chairman-saloon at Wynn - with Richard Paterson

All Nth Guests will be invited to attend 2 days of seminars and exhibition to celebrate with Richard Paterson his 50 years in The Industry, tasting some great whiskies at the luxurious Chairmans salon in the Wynn Hotel.