Masterclasses are a 30–45-minute intimate, guided educational experience with brands and whisky personalities. Each masterclass includes a tasting of 3-4 expressions. You may choose one class with your paid ticket to Whiskies of the World. If reserving a class for more than one person, please reserve one ticket in each person’s name.

There is a $5 registration fee to guarantee you a seat in the class. However, you still must show up on time. Please arrive 5 minutes before class starts.

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO WHISKIES OF THE WORLD IN ORDER TO BE ADMITTED INTO A MASTERCLASS.

IMPORTANT: Seats for the classes are only guaranteed if registered guests are at the class at least five minutes before start time. Empty seats will be given away 4 minutes before class starts.

Whiskies of the World, Atlanta, Masterclass Schedule:

7:30PM – Terroir, Transparency & Traceability with Waterford Irish Single Malt
Speaker: Raj Sabharwal
Description: Is there terroir in whisky? Join us on a journey of Waterford Irish Single Malts, as we compare and contrast 3 unique single farm origin whiskies. In the debate on does whiskey have terroir, this Irish whiskey made in the same fashion as a scotch whiskey, double distilled, illustrates how the different farms actually come through in the final product thus supporting there is terroir in whiskey. From the team that revitalized and made Bruichladdich a quintessential whisky, comes Waterford, the next quintessential brand.

8:00PM – Cigar & Whiskey Pairing Masterclass with Honor Cigars
Speaker: Troy Lawrence
Description: Join Troy Lawrence, owner of Honor Cigars and a professional Hand Cigar roller, for a one-of-a-kind experience. We will pair a bourbon and a malt with your cigars and give you some insight for choosing cigars to pair with your whiskies. Cigars offer a social experience. The draw, smoke, and aroma that fills the air; It all brings people together! It’s the feeling of trust, a bond created by the cigars, and shared between strangers who immediately become family. Whisky can do this as well. They are a match made for each other.

Price: $10 (includes cigar)

8:15PM – Blind Bourbon Tasting with Black Bourbon Society’s Samara Davis
Speaker: Samara Davis
Description: From traditional to straight bourbon whiskey, explore the different enticing flavor profiles with our blind bourbon tasting with Bourbon expert, Samara Davis of Black Bourbon Society, as we put your Bourbon knowledge to the test. Heighten your senses as you sample a variety of exclusive pours to this class while comparing notes and talk about the whiskies you tried.

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