Wowza! If you wanted to know how Whisky Advocate’s WhiskyFest Florida was in one word that would be it. The whisky list grew quite a bit by the time the event rolled around on October 26. (See below or online here for that.) And there was no way we could even attempt to taste everything….
Presented by Whisky Advocate magazine, WhiskyFest, the leading whisky festival in North America, comes to Hollywood, FL! The festival, which also takes place in Chicago and New York later this year, offers the opportunity to sample whiskies from around the world—including single malt and blended Scotch, Irish, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian, and craft-distilled whiskies—and learn firsthand…
Do you know what a TAM card is? It’s the abbreviation for Techniques of Alcohol Management card to show that one has met the Nevada Alcohol Awareness Training requirement. Every person that works with alcohol in a business must have one. And as I’ve been asked a few times to teach about wine and spirits,…
The Universal Whisky Experience is fast approaching, this April 15-19, and I hope you can join us. These are some of the details: TASTE AWARD WINNING WHISKIES AND SPIRITS These events are not only the most unique; they are also the perfect level of intimacy, allowing you to truly enjoy the whisky and spirits samplings…
—Whisky Lovers to Sample Whiskies From Around the World On October 27th— Presented by Whisky Advocate magazine, WhiskyFest, the leading whisky festival in North America, returns to San Francisco! The festival, which also takes place in New York, Las Vegas and Chicago this year, offers the opportunity to sample hundreds of whiskies from around the world—including single…
We are still reeling in awe after attending our first Kentucky Bourbon Fest in Bardstown! My husband Eddie and I thought we knew plenty about bourbon before the fest, now we are on overload with the wealth of knowledge from the distillers, brand ambassadors and the attendees. I probably spent more time getting the inside…
A few weeks ago I shared on social media that Eddie and I would be attending the three-day Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown this year, September 15 through 17, for the first time. (And being able to visit my sister and her husband in nearby Tennessee too!) After that I spent some time looking over…
I have been tasked with devoting my column to a Q & A all about whiskey. This is not a problem because, for one, I have a certification in Wine and Spirits, and two, my husband and I have co-taught single malt (scotch) whisky classes in our home. I’ll answer some of the usual questions we…
THE UNIVERSAL WHISKY EXPERIENCE PRESENTS TO YOU: The World’s Premier Luxury Whisky and Spirits Experience! Hosted at The Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, this master event showcases the best brands of both whiskies and spirits from all over the world. The website and ticket link are now live! We are the only event in the…
Last month Eddie and I attended the WhiskeyFest Las Vegas event at Resorts Word – for the first time! We had two VIP tickets, which allowed us entry one hour early and samples of rare and aged whiskies. My plan? As soon as I checked in and picked up my swag bag – and program…