Whiskies of the World Expo 2008

by **mikeymad** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:32 pm

That would be cool, too bad I live the wrong direction....

Cheers,

by **lohssanami** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:37 am

Doh...two guys cancelled out today. Oh well...we'll still have a blast.

by **randall fairbrook** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:18 am

just got my vip ticket in the mail!

by **mikeymad** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:29 am

Good to hear randall... seems like we are building up steam.... Almost to a two week count down....

Cheers,

by **lohssanami** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:49 am

Dude...Sweet!!!!

by **riannonatcelticmalts** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:09 pm

hi Everyone

Just wanted to jump in here since you're discussing my Expo-
There are lots of comments about the issue of sheer numbers of whiskies at the show. Id like you to know that the WoW Expo is a show that really strives to differentiate itself from other whisky events. Our goal is not and has never been to have a longer list of whisky than anyone. Our goal is to bring in as many interesting, unique and new launch whiskies as we can along with a solid collection of the 'traditional' favorites. We make room every year for start up distilleries, artisanal whiskies that have never been shown before and a speakers forum (and our new and very unique Whisky University!) that includes brilliant new voices in the spirits world that are generally unable to speak at other shows because the cost for them to do so is prohibitive.

We started this policy years ago when with our very first Expo we brought in St George and some other small producers which had shown before. Lance Winters was also on our speakers forum that year (back 9 years ago) only because we were more interested in having great new voices than in making an extra 2500 dollars from their appearances.

As the show has grown and developed, we focus strongly on the whisky lifestyle which means, as one example, booths being devoted to artisanal food creators and purveyors so that people can learn more about pairing fine whisky and fine food. We bring in music, hold cigar pairings and always have a selection of Celtic themed booths with various art/craft display. We were also the first show to bring in liquor retailers and continue to do so each year.

The Expo is a show to be enjoyed on its on merits. We have no interest in comparing it to other shows or following anyone elses template. Its a truly great show with an amazing attendee base (has been and continues to be more largely attended than any other show in the US) who appreciate the very personal effort that is the Whiskies of the World Expo.

Our emphasis on independent bottlers and new spirits gives us an incredible range for sampling..but yes, each year we have to 'trade off' space for those exhibitors and a couple 'traditional' exhibiotors will be left out and will return in a following year.
We keep things fresh, exciting and different and work hard to keep the Expo educational and truly fun...not a drunk-fest.

I hope you'll join us and experience this show for itself. Any of you who are on this posting board and who would like to come to the show are also invited to join our best Dram Whisky Club gathering Friday early evening after the seminars and Whisky University are over. You can email me when you buy your tickets and Ill tell you where the gathering is being held this year.

Cheers
Riannon
riannon@celticmalts.com

by **mikeymad** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:25 pm

Cheers Riannon, thanks for the comments and for joining the forum....

Been to the show since 1998 (missed 1999 only). And I have always enjoyed myself. Thanks for the invitation to the Friday gathering.

As far as the numbers of whiskies at the show, I always would like more. It is not that I wish to have every dram in the house. It is just a matter of I like to have more options to choose from, and it thins out the crowds a little bit to have more tables. So, that you can spend some time chatting with the representatives.

BTW. I have always liked the food.... :thumbsup:

Thanks again, and see you in a couple of weeks...
Cheers,

by **lohssanami** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:51 am

Hello Riannon and thanks for jumping in and giving us more information on the event.

Unlike Mikeymad, I have never been to any show or tasting, but I believe this will more than exceed my expectations. I look forward to not only tasting the fine spirits, but also seeing how food pairing will work with each malt.

Thank you for the Friday invitation, and this may provide some inspiration to sign up for a Friday class prior to the gathering.

See you in a few weeks!

by **randall fairbrook** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:05 am

yaaaay!

ok..i am gonna bring up some samples for my peeps...anything requested?....i will make an inventory of what i have and post it here later......i like peat!

by **mikeymad** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:42 am

Just the tasty stuff (all)....

See you soon :thumbsup:

Cheers,

by **Laphroaig** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:50 pm

In terms of last year and what was presented...

I went to last year's event, and admit compared to prior it wasn't the most memorable of the 6 or so WoWs I've been fortunate enough to attend.

However, (from an independent source), I understood that last year's event was forced to a date in April, (first time as I don't recall it ever being in any other month but March), which put the event with-in 24hrs of Malt Advocate's WhiskyFest in Chicago.

The one thing I would politely whisper to Riannon (so she can whisper it to them)... there could be a riot if the Ardbeg table runs completely dry by 8PM again. Other than that glitch and them not pulling enough stock for the event, the rest was understandable and actually a great time - in spite of. :smoke:

Looking forward!

by **mikeymad** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:02 pm

Cheers Team - One week countdown....

Lohssanami
Randall Fairbrook
Mikeymad
hotcrab
whiskeybro-mark
Laphroaig (???)

Are we all still in? Got to get a gathering together...

Thoughts?

by **randall fairbrook** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:58 am

still in for certain!

by **randall fairbrook** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:04 pm

an updated list of my stuff...

highland park 12 ob
benriach dark rum 15 yr ob
ardbeg 10 ob
ardbeg airigh nam beist
ardbeg ooooooogiedolll
PC5
longrow tokaji wood 10 yr ob
bunny 9 yr peated signatory
laphroaig qc
glenmo 12 yr burgundy wood ob
brora cask strength signatory - 60.1% 24 yr
a'bunadh 18
scapa 14
laddie moine mhor 3d 2nd
caol ila 18 ob
talisker 18
highland park bottled for hi times 15yrs cask 10140
glenmo nectar d'or
glenlivet nadurra
laph 15
springbank 9 marsala wood
cragganmore double matured 13
compass box flaming heart 2nd ed.
gordon and macphail's ardbeg 9 yr 40%
highland park bottled for beltramo's - 15 yr 53.6% - cask 10146
murray mcd caol ila - 46% sherry cask - 14yr
laph 10 ob
laga 16 ob

elijah craig 12
george t stagg 144.8 proof
van winkle reserve 12 yr lot b 90.4 proof
van winkle family reserve rye no. I4756 13yr 95.6 proof
eagle rare 10yr

black bottle blend

any sample any of y'all want to try i will bring them up to WOW....

by **mikeymad** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:07 pm

Hey Randall (if that is your real name...

)

I would love to trade off for a sample of:

brora cask strength signatory - 60.1% 24 yr
murray mcd caol ila - 46% sherry cask - 14yr

Since we have other busniess to attend to as well.... :smoke:

Cheers,

by **randall fairbrook** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:46 pm

sounds good to me mikey....if you have any ardbeg besides what i have listed or some other laga..let me know..

from an email i just got:

Spirited People:

Tickets sales for the 9th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo have been brisk and we want to alert you to some last minute offers -

Saturday, March 29th Night Main Tasting Expo: All VIP level tickets are gone but there are still a limited number of General Admission tickets available through online sales only. General Admission includes ALL show features (see details on the http://www.celticmalts website in our Shoppe) with a 6pm entry time.

Please visit our online Shoppe for tickets and be sure to print out your receipt and bring it along with ID to show at Will Call when entering the show. NO admission without receipt and ID for these last minute ticket purchases, please.

SEMINARS AND WHISKY UNIVERSITY:

Space is still available in all courses although a few are within a couple seats of sell out. These seated experiences, held on Friday at Le Meridien Hotel, are an unforgettable way to experience great spirits up close and personal along with meeting and learning straight from the distillers, blenders and experts behind a range of amazing whiskies. Seminars and Whisky University courses begin at 3pm on Friday March 28th. Please go to our online Shoppe now to book your seats and guarantee a place in your chosen Whisky U or seminar. With 8 to chose from (5 one hour seminars and 3 2.5 hour Whisky U courses) there is something for everyone!

SPECIAL OFFER: Walk in purchases of seminars and Whisky U courses will be available on Friday starting at 2:15 pm for courses in which seats remain. Walk in prices will be raised by $10.00 per course, so we strongly advise you to book in now online to both save money and guarantee your first choice!! Cash only, please. Le Meridien Hotel, 333 Battery Street

by **mikeymad** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:52 pm

randall fairbrook wrote:sounds good to me mikey....if you have any ardbeg besides what i have listed or some other laga..let me know..

I got a couple I can suprise you with...

Cheers,

by **lohssanami** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:00 pm

Sorry Randall, my comment in the other thread had to do with making it to SF on Friday night. I'm still going!

There are 5 of us going up, but I'm not sure of the transportation yet.

MikeyMad- Are you wearing a tie or jacket? I noticed the description said no t-shirts, cutoffs, shorts or ripped jeans, and a jacket or tie is "requested" on Saturday. What have they been like in the past? 80-20 for jacket tie? More? Less?

Just wondering as I hate wearing jacket or tie if I can help it.

by **Ganga** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:06 pm

In the past, there has been people in tees and jeans. Jacket or jacket and ties makes up only about 20% of the crowd. Where a decent shirt with slacks and you should be fine.

by **mikeymad** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:09 pm

You have people in full gear, and others pretty dressed down. I have some jackets so I throw one on. I would say a collared shirt is a minimum, and slacks if you got them. Riannon likes to run a class show.

Act like you are going out to a nice dinner. Very few ties in the past, more jackets, and if you are going to step outside on the boat (in SF, in March) you may want one anyway.

Cheers,

by **Ganga** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:39 pm

Good point Mikey; I forgot about the boat. When Mikey speaks of full gear, there are those that show up in the full kilt.

by **lohssanami** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:41 pm

Good to know! Thanks...I'll keep the spandex at home.

by **mikeymad** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:44 pm

Weather prediction in the 40's and 40% chance of rain. you make the call...

Cheers,

by **hotcrab** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:56 pm

I have an extra VIP ticket for $110 if anyone is interested. You get to go to the show 30 minutes early. These tickets are sold out online.Please PM me if you are interested.

by **randall fairbrook** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:16 am

i am leaving to drive up to sf in about 4 hours!!...i am excited...guys..i was thinking of maybe meeting at the edinburgh castle in sf and then we can do some tastings in my hotel which is a skip and a jump from edinburgh castle which has great fish and chips..this would be friday...

anyways..let me know what sounds good....

i am bringing up a lot of samples....!

by **lohssanami** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:52 am

I'm not sure if I can get up there on Friday, but I'll see if a friend wants to go up with me.

There is officially 5 of us going up for the event now. I think Riannon owes me something after I sold 4 more tickets for her...haha.

I'll let you know about Friday Randall...

by **randall fairbrook** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:03 am

oh yeah...i am bringing up a bottle of the harvestioun ola dubh..well..three of them, the 12, 16 and 30..aged in highland park casks....for you...were you able to get a few bottles of the ardbeg ale thing for me?...anyways..i am excited!...

by **mikeymad** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:27 pm

randall fairbrook wrote:i am leaving to drive up to sf in about 4 hours!!...i am excited...guys..i was thinking of maybe meeting at the edinburgh castle in sf and then we can do some tastings in my hotel which is a skip and a jump from edinburgh castle which has great fish and chips..this would be friday...

anyways..let me know what sounds good....

i am bringing up a lot of samples....!

Now it sounds like we are getting a plan together. I am down with a Friday evening sample o-rama.

I don't know if the door man wants to help me with a small case of bottles. But we should be able to work it out. PM contact info.

Cheers,

by **lohssanami** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:40 am

randall fairbrook wrote:oh yeah...i am bringing up a bottle of the harvestioun ola dubh..well..three of them, the 12, 16 and 30..aged in highland park casks....for you...were you able to get a few bottles of the ardbeg ale thing for me?...anyways..i am excited!...

I have one of each of the Brewdog's for you. Batch 5 (Glen Moray), Batch 8 (Bowmore) and Batch 9 (Ardbeg). I still gotta work on my buddy to go up with me since my SUV is not very easy to park up there. He has a small car!

by **randall fairbrook** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:39 am

excellent tim!..i also brought you a single malt glass that hi times makes....

by **lohssanami** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:41 am

Sweet!!! I'm looking forward to the show, and I'd like to have a few drinks with Mikeymad and you on Friday if I could get up there.

Cheers...

by **mikeymad** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:58 pm

Cheers,

by **mikeymad** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:27 am

Okay team it may not be a pour list but it is an order list.....

Alchemist 15 year Armagnac Ch. De Castex 750ml
Alchemist 15 year Calvados Domain C. Drouin 750ml
Alchemist 15 year Highland Park Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Alchemist 15 year Macallan Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Alchemist 10 year Port Matured Springbank Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Ardbeg 10 year old Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Ardbeg Uigeadail Traditional Strength Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
1990 Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Auchentoshen Three Wood Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Auchentoshen 10 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Auchentoshen 21 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Baker's Bourbon 750ml
Basil Hayden's Bourbon 750ml
Blue Ice Idaho Potato Vodka 750ml
Booker's Bourbon 750ml
Bowmore 12 year old Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Bowmore 15 year old "Darkest" Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Bowmore 18 year old Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Bowmore 25 year old Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey 750ml
Bushmills White Label Irish Whiskey 750ml
Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey 750ml
Bushmills 10 year old Irish Whiskey 750ml
Bushmills 16 year old Irish Whiskey 750ml
Bushmills 21 year old Irish Whiskey 750ml
Clontarf Black Label Irish Whiskey 750ml
Clontarf Reserve Irish Whiskey 750ml
Clontarf Single Malt Irish Whiskey 750ml
Compass Box Asyla Grain & Malt Blended Whisky 750ml
Compass Box Flaming Heart Second Editon Malt Scotch Whisky
Compass Box Hedonism Vatted Grain Whisky 750ml
Compass Box Oak Cross Vatted Malt Whisky 750ml
Compass Box The Peat Monster Vatted Malt Whisky 750ml
Don Eduardo Silver Tequila 750ml
Don Eduardo Reposado Tequila 750ml
Don Eduardo Anejo Tequila 750ml
Eades Highland 'Anticipation Series' Double Malt 750ml
Eades Islay 'Anticipation Series' Double Malt 750ml
Eades Speyside 'Anticipation Series' Double Malt 750ml
Gabriel Boudier Cassis 750ml
Germain Robin Grappa Of Zinfandel 375ml
Germain Robin XO Brandy 750ml
Germain Robin Single Barrel Viognier Brandy 750ml
Germain Robin Anno Domini Brandy 750ml
Glencadam 15 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Glen Garioch 15 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Glen Garioch 21 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Glenmorangie The Original 750ml
Glenmorangie Lasanta Extra Matured Range Sherry Cask 750ml
Glenmorangie Nectar D'Ã’r Extra Matured Range Sauternes Cask
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Extra Matured Range Port Cask 750ml
Glenrothes Select Reserve Single Malt Whisky 750ml
1991 Glenrothes Distillery Bottle Single Malt Whisky 750ml
1987 Glenrothes Distillery Bottle Single Malt Whisky 750ml
1972 Glenrothes Distillery Bottle Single Malt Whisky 750ml
1979 Glenrothes Distillery Bottle Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Hangar One Vodka "Buddha's Hand" Citron 750ml
Hangar One Vodka Kaffir Lime 750ml
Hangar One Vodka Mandarin Blossom 750ml
Hangar One Vodka 750ml
High West Rye Whiskey
Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey 750ml
Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey 750ml
Jack Daniels Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey 750ml
Johnnie Walker Red Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml
Johnnie Walker Black 12 year old Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml
Johnnie Walker Green 15 year old Blended Malt Whisky 750ml
Johnnie Walker Gold 18 year old Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml
Johnnie Walker Blue Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml
Junipero Gin Anchor Distilling 750ml
1995 Knappogue IrishSingle Malt Irish Whiskey 750ml
Knob Creek Bourbon 750ml
Laphroaig 10 year old Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Laphroaig 10 year old Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Laphroaig 15 year old Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Mackillop's Choice 1985 Bowmore Single Cask Malt Whisky 750ml
Mackillop's Choice 1979 Caol Ila Single Cask Malt Whisky 750ml
Mackillop's Choice 1986 Dalmore Single Cask Malt Whisky 750ml
Mackillop's Choice 1983 Glen Ord Single Cask Malt Whisky 750ml
Mackillop's Choice 1972 MacDuff Single Cask Malt Whisky 750ml
Maison Surrenne Petite Champagne Cognac 750ml
Maison Surrenne 1946 Unblended Grand Champagne Cognac 750ml
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 750ml
St. George Spirits Aqua Perfecta Eau De Vie Pear 375ml
St. George Spirits Framboise Liqueur 375ml
St. George Spirits Pear Liqueur 375ml
St. George Spirits Single Malt Whiskey 750ml
Suntory Yamazaki 12 year old Japanese Single Malt Whiskey 750ml
Suntory Yamazaki 18 year old Japanese Single Malt Whiskey 750ml
Talisker 10 year old Isle of Skye Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Talisker 18 year old Isle of Skye Single Malt Whisky 750ml
1992 Talisker Distillers Edition Isle of Skye Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Tomintoul 16 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Tomintoul 27 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml
Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey 750ml
Tullamore Dew 12 year old Irish Whiskey 750ml
Wasmund's Single Malt Whisky From Virginia 750ml
Woodford Reserve Bourbon 750ml

by **randall fairbrook** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:47 am

wait..order list?..what does that mean?..i hope that is not all they have there because if it is..yikes/..i will be disappointed....

by **mikeymad** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:51 am

This is the list of beverages that you will be able to order from K&L wines at the show. It does not mean that is all that will be poured.

Cheers,

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