The Ultimate Whisky & Spirits Experience returns to Las Vegas The Universal Whisky Experience proudly welcomes you to Wynn Las Vegas | April 22–24, 2026 for an extraordinary three-day celebration of rare whisky, exceptional spirits, and the stories that define them. This iconic event brings together the world’s most sought-after pours, master distillers, and passionate…
Some years, but not all, I do a yearend roundup article listing some of my favorite wines or spirits. This year, as I just got back from wine tasting in Napa and Healdsburg, and writing all about it, I thought I’d do my article on the different spirits and cocktails I discovered this year. So,…
The Royal Salute Time Chamber Dinner – Making Scotch Whisky History takes place on Sunday, September 21, 6:30 p.m. The Private Dining Room at PISCES Bar & Seafare, Wynn Las Vegas: Step through time and into an era of majesty, opulence, and peerless craftsmanship. On this extraordinary night, the glittering heart of Las Vegas will host…
The High Roller Experience from Universal Whisky is an elite two-day package that culminates with the Nth, the Main Tasting Event, on the last evening. There are several experiences to choose from, with the most elite and coveted going for five full days! It was a special treat to be more than a fly on…
The Nth Connoisseur ticket is the culminating night of the Universal Whisky Experience, the signature event, which was founded by Mahesh Patel in 2010. While the “High Roller” ticket holders had multi-day tastings of rare whiskies the Connoisseur gets a very full taste in that final night. This year, when I looked over the website,…
Sometimes, when I remember to do it, I write up all my favorite wine and spirit discoveries from the past year for an end of year post. As I’ve been writing about wine in this blog since 2009, it’s very possible I’ve done this at least 10-15 times…but I’m guessing that I didn’t always remember…
The Universal Whisky Experience, aka the Nth, will once again be held at the Wynn Las Vegas And Encore from April 23-25, 2025. The event will be “Crafting timeless moments through the art of whisky and spirits, uniting connoisseurs worldwide with exceptional flavor and heritage.” Already know what you need to know? Then click here…
In July of 2014 I wrote an article from this prompt: describe a day in your life. I perused the original article and was reminded of my past. Here is an excerpt: I’ve been writing, can you believe this, before I started drinking. (You thought I was going to say walking?) Anyway, I wrote under…
Not sure what made the latest Universal Whisky Experience, aka The Nth, stand out in my mind this year over other years. Maybe it’s because I’ve finally learned the names of more of the passionate people representing the brands, that I know knew so many more people in the room – including founder Mahesh Patel…
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…