Join us at the first annual Whiskies of the World® Expo
& Artisanal Spirits Fest in Austin
Friday, November 2, 2012
Hyatt Regency, 208 Barton Springs Rd.
7:00pm – 10:00pm (VIP hour 6:00pm)
Tickets
General admission tickets: $120.00
VIP tickets: $150.00
Whiskies of the World® Expo & Artisanal Spirits Fest brings together distillers from around the world to share their finest spirits and knowledge with whisky enthusiasts. Discover the art of whisky in the company of connoisseurs and whisky celebrities.
Hundreds of whiskies to sample including Scotch, bourbon, American craft, malts and grains
Whiskies from across the globe including Scottish, Irish, American, Texan, Canadian, Indian, Australian whiskies
Artisanal Spirits including gin, rum and cognac
Meet distillers and brand ambassadors
Dinner buffet
Whisky Masterclasses: A guided tasting and educational experience
Cigar and whisky pairing
Whisky masterclasses
Masterclasses will take place between 7:00pm and 10:00pm and will last 45 minutes each.
Walking through the Regions of Scotland (Diageo Master of Whisky: Classic Malts)
Maturation from Barrel to Finish (Dr. Bill Lumsden: Glenmorangie)
Whisky Aromas: where do they come from? (Chip Tate: Balcones Distillery)
Whisky Flavors and Judging a good whisky (Dave Scheurich: Tennessee Spirits Company)
Whiskies: A Scientific Art (Brendan Coyle: High West Distillery)
Whisky and cigar pairing (Oliva Cigars - Jeff Nolan, Old Malt Cask Arran 13 YO - Brad Jarvis, Prichard's Double Barreled Chocolate Bourbon - Garry Wilhite)
Partner Hotel Accommodations
We have negotiated special room rates for the night of the Whiskies of the World tasting, Nov. 2, 2012.
Rooms are limited and must be booked weeks in advance. Special Rate is for Nov. 2 only.
Holiday Inn Austin Lady Bird Lake
20 North IH-35
Austin, Texas 78701
(15 minute walk to the event and the only Austin hotel with an Airport Shuttle)
$149 plus taxes. The cut-off date for reservations is October 17, 2012.
Call the hotel directly at 512-634-1275 or 1-888-615-0509 to make reservations. Identify yourself as Whiskies of the World Group, to get the special rate.
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$185 plus taxes. The cut-off date for reservations is October 2, 2012.
For questions or concerns regarding reservations, contact Mackenzie at this email address: mackenzie.crace@hyatt.com