Whiskey Fest 2018, Feb 2 & 3

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February 2nd, Whiskey Fest Dinners

White Whale Restaurant & Jameson, $100, Buy Tickets

Start your weekend having your senses delighted by a multiple course whiskey pairing meal prepared by Chef Aaron Rail, paired with Jameson and served at 7PM in the Private Dining room.

Chef Aaron has worked long and hard to create relationships with many local farms, fisheries and food producers. This all culminates in his seasonally shifting menu, highlighting the best ingredients our region has to offer. Everything on the menu is crafted from scratch in-house, including all sauces, dressings and even breads.

Menu will include;
– Smoked Sable fish
– 60 Day Jameson Whisky Aged Beef
– Foie Gras
– Whisky Balls

Spirits will include;

Jameson Crested (as a welcome)
Jameson Caskmates
Jameson Black Barrel
Midleton Yellow or Green Spot
Redbreast 12

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Glenlivet, $125, Buy Tickets

Start your weekend with an amazing 4-course whiskey pairing dinner experience prepared by Executive Chef Nyle Petherbridge, paired with Glenlivet and served at 6:30PM in the Kingfisher Event Room.

Nyle is an accomplished Canadian Red Seal Chef and has over 20 years’ experience including the Metropolitan Hotel, Le Méridien, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. He is inspired by the opportunity to create menus focused on not only local and wild product but also safe and sustainable ingredients.

Spirits will include;

The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve
The Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15
The Glenlivet 18
The Glenlivet Archive 21
The Glenlivet Nadurra First Fill

February 3rd

Master Classes, 7PM, $25 (Upgrade for Grand Tasting Ticket Holders)

If you would like to begin your evening early, and receive some exclusive education from one of our vendors, choose from one of three Master Classes; The Caledonian Distillery, The Authentic, and Diageo.

The Caledonian Distillery: Master Class

Presented by Andrew Walls, Victoria Caledonian Distillery & Twa Dogs Brewery.

You will be discussing Independently bottled Scottish Whiskies, Cask Finishing and the whisky regions of Scotland.

You will be welcomed with a brand new beer from Twa Dogs:
– Shun the Light Scotch Ale

Spirits poured will include;
– Macaloney’s Twa Cask Speyside, bourbon cask matured, 46%
– Macaloney’s Twa Cask Highland, bourbon cask matured, 46%
– Macaloney’s Twa Cask Highland, Red wine Barrique finished, 46%
– Caledonian Mac na Braiche, Cask #23 – Red wine Barrique matured, 50%
– Macaloney’s Twa Cask Islay, bourbon cask matured, 56.7%

The Authentic Wine & Spirits Masterclass: Master Class

Presented by James Bornn, Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants

Join is in exploring whiskies style from around the world, from peated single malts to bourbon, young to 21 years old, and everything in between. Whiskies from Michter’s, Compass Box, Glendronach, and BenRiach will be featured

Spirits poured will include;
– BenRiach 10
– BenRiach 10 Curiositas Peated
– GlenDronach 12
– GlenDronach 21
– Compass Box Oak Cross
– Compass Box The Spice Tree
– Michter’s American Whisky
– Michter’s Bourbon

Diageo: Master Class

Presented by Joel Virginillo, Reserve Brand Ambassador

Join Joel Virginillo, Reserve Brand Ambassador, as he walks you through award winning whiskies from the Highlands, Lowlands, Skye and the Isles. These malts have opened many peoples’ eyes to the joys of whisky and ably demonstrated the differences between the various degrees of flavour profiles and regional characteristics of Scotland’s whiskies.

Spirits poured will include;
– Cardhu 12 Year Old, Gold Medal Winner, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017
– Oban 14 Year Old, Gold Medal Winner, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017
– Talikser 10 Year Old, Gold Medal Winner, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017
– Lagavulin 16 Year Old, Double Gold Medal Winner, Best Distillers’ Single Malt Scotch (13 to 19 Years), San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017

SOLD OUT: Highland Park and The Macallan: Master Class

Presented by Dan Volway, Brand Ambassador Edrington

Grand Tasting, 8PM, $100 (SOLD OUT)

Spirits confirmed for 2018 include; The Macallan Gold, The Macallan Double Cask 12yr old, Highland Park 10yr old, Highland Park 12yr old, Highland Park Magnus, Naked Grouse, Woodford Rye, Woodford Double Oak, Woodford Distillers Select, Jack Daniels Single Barrel, Gentleman Jack, Old Forester, Glengoyne 10, Glengoyne 18, Tamdhu 10, Elijah Craig 12, Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon, Bernheim Original Wheat, Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire, Cardhu 12, Oban Little Bay, Talisker Storm, Morthlach Rare Old, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, The Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15, Aberlour 12, Scapa Skiren, Jameson Caskmates, Jameson Black Barrel, Midleton Green Spot, Forty Creek Barrel Select, Forty Creek Copper Pot, Forty Creek Cream, Forty Creek Heritage, GlenGlassaugh Evolution, GlenGlassaugh Torfa, BenRiach 10, BenRiach 16, GlenDronach 12, GlenDronach 18, Compass Box Great King Street Artist’s Blend, Compass Box Great King Street Glasgow Blend, Glenmorangie Original, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Glenmorangie Lasanta, Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or, Ardbeg 10 , Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare 10 Bourbon, Macaloney’s Prince Dougal’s Dram, Caledonian Mac na Braiche, Macaloney’s Among the Heather, Wayward Drunken Hive Rum, Wayward Order Krupnik, Wayward Order Char #3 Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin, Shelter Point Single Malt Whisky, Shelter Point Cask Strength Whisky, Shelter Point Canada One Vodka, and Shelter Point Sunshine Liqueur.

After the Grand Tasting we will provide free rides home within the Comox Valley.

Special room rates at Best Western The Westerly Hotel. Mention you’re attending Whiskey Fest for 10% off the Best Available rate at the time of booking.

Music by Easy Street

Performing hits from the 1940’s to the current songs of today in their own fun jazzy style.

Big Thanks to our supporters!

Photos from 2017

Thank you to Karen McKinnon Photography for our 2017 photos!

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