Whisky Live London 2008

[Willie JJ]

Not sure if I will make it yet and if I do it will be later on the Friday so time will be short and I won't want to waste it running backwards and forwards buying vouchers. Maybe they should be sold in convenient books of say ... 100?

[ikendal]

Any news on Master classes (advance notice?)

[MrIntrepid]

Hi Matt - will the masterclasses still be announced and bookable today?

Cheers Darren

[ikendal]

I note on the website it says
Tickets will go on sale from January 18th by visiting http://www.whiskylive.com

it does not say on January 18th !!!

Does that mean they will be available tomorrow or am I being generous?

[Hendriks]

Hi Guys,

This year no Whiskylive for me.
I've been there since day 1 but with these prices, late masterclasses so no cheap flights anymore, New systems, a lot of entertainment i'm not looking for i have to say no.
I hope things will improve .

Dennis
Holland

[woodhill]

Why are these events never on a sunday?

[les taylor]

Why are these events never on a sunday?

I think sunday is known as recovery day before everyone gets back to work. Sorry J I know its bad timing for you.

[RufusA]

*bump*

Any news on the Masterclasses yet?

Rufus.

[ikendal]

I gave them a call today and they should be published sometime this week!
'some time this week' I said,
'Yes' they said
'any idea when' I said
'keep checking they website' they said!!!

I suppose they hope that in the constant checking we will be tempted to click one of the 6 "book your tickets now" buttons

I know I seem to moan a lot but I am keen not to miss out as I have done in other years.

[les taylor]

Ikendal, you don't seem to moan about the voucher system.

You do moan about it at every opportunity.

[ikendal]

Correction - I do Moan about the voucher system, but not as much as last year
Sorry Les, I lead a sad little life.
but I do like the Master classes.

And to be fair (or even unfair) I have not moaned half as much as I could.

[MrIntrepid]

Dear all,

For your info some of the masterclass tickets are now on sale - I booked the Diageo Smoke session, should be fantastic and includes Brora 30 and PE 28 Also more importantly it is at the beginning of the day and my tastebuds and brain should still be in good working order to fully appreciate things

all the best

Darren

[Matt2]

Ok, some of the details have been announced....
http://www.whiskylive.com/england/london-2008/

no cheap flights anymore

You could try Leiden or Belgium this year, bit closer to home for you.

[Steve Rush]

At the moment on the WL London website there is a list of last years exhibitors. Just wondering if this will be updated to show an actual list of who is due to be there exhibitor wise this year?

Many of the usual suspects I'm sure but would be good to know beforehand.

[arkle]

Hi Matt,
I too would like to know who is exhibiting this year, it was quite a surprise that Bruichladdich were not there last year, are they attending this year?
Arkle

[RufusA]

...it was quite a surprise that Bruichladdich were not there last year

AFAICR they weren't there in '06 either. When I last asked them about it they said:

"We decided to cut down on the number of fairs as we find there are now simply too many of them, they are very expensive, and there are not enough of us to go around."

So not sure if their policy will have changed. Would be nice if Buffalo Trace came back, as they were also missed!

Rufus.

[The Dazzler]

Some more master classes added, an Ardbeg one and Dave Broom with some Japanese stuff, a couple of interesting additions!!!!


Slainte!

[les taylor]

Ardbeg tickets are all gone.

[Paul A Jellis]

Ardbeg tickets are all gone.

That was very quick, did somebody buy all of them!

[les taylor]

Ardbeg tickets are all gone.

That was very quick, did somebody buy all of them!

Paul they sold out during yesterday afternoon. I checked in at lunch time and they weren't yet on sale. Still what can you do.

[r900p]

Guys,

How much time does one need tp do the rounds, never been before, if i bring the good lady i can't make her put up with the event all day, therefore would an afternoon ticket / half day give one enough time to get around and enjoy it. That would give me the morning to go shopping, just hope i don't end up maxing my credit card before i get there!

Rob

[les taylor]

Guys,

How much time does one need tp do the rounds, never been before, if i bring the good lady i can't make her put up with the event all day, therefore would an afternoon ticket / half day give one enough time to get around and enjoy it. That would give me the morning to go shopping, just hope i don't end up maxing my credit card before i get there!

Rob

Rob if your not doing a Masterclass you probably could get round. It depends on how long you linger at some of the stalls. The day does fly though and before you know it, it's home time. If it's your first time and you don't want to bore Mrs Rob then it's do-able.

[arkle]

I shall be at Whisky Live and would like to know if I am talking to someone from the forum,how will I know? do you have a secret sign/handshake??

[les taylor]

I shall be at Whisky Live and would like to know if I am talking to someone from the forum,how will I know? do you have a secret sign/handshake??

Hi arkle I'll be there on saturday. Forum members all wear a red carnation at these events. Thats how we know each other. If you see me. Come up and say hello. Or if you think I look strange I do understand if you don't.

[bamber]

Cannot believe I have to miss it this year. Hopefully will be able to make Glasgow as an alternate ....

[ikendal]

i'll be there Friday evening.
Never heard to one about the carnation. but I will be there wearing a silly smile and holding a fairly empty glass. I will try and find a carnation.

[arkle]

Hi Les, I dont recall anyone with red carnations in previous years,red faces perhaps. I think I may have met you last year outside with your wife?
Look forward to chatting to some of you there.

[les taylor]

Hi Les, I dont recall anyone with red carnations in previous years,red faces perhaps. I think I may have met you last year outside with your wife?
Look forward to chatting to some of you there.

Hi Arkle that wasn't me as Mrs Les didn't go last year, but she will be with me this year. If the red carnation isn't your bag do you have any other suggestion.

[RufusA]

Matt,

Any chance of updating the list of Exhibitors, as ATM it looks like there will only be 5 turning up this year. It would be nice to do some planning / reading in advance of the occasion so that I don't make a mistake of drinking Welsh "whisky" again

Thanks - Rufus.

[RufusA]

Hi Arkle that wasn't me as Mrs Les didn't go last year, but she will be with me this year. If the red carnation isn't your bag do you have any other suggestion.

We need *something* so that forumites can avoid each other when trying to blag free drams from exhibitors away from the gaze of the voucher police!

I might be able to run up a small number of low quality badges using my daughter's "Super Badge It" if a suitable design could be agreed on.

Rufus.

[Deactivated Member]

Suitable design?

Just ask folk to post here if they are going, have forum IDs on the badges and arrange to meet them somewhere early to hand them out. Or leave them with the WL entry / info desk to be collected when requested.
MT

[arkle]

Rufus A, what dooo you mean? The Welsh whisky was wonderful, spicy ,peppery and long.The duffer was the Amrut especially if you made the mistake of adding water.

[Deactivated Member]

Penderyn is not bad, it isn't to my personal taste due to the juniper flavours, but it is a good whisky and I know a couple of people who classify this amongst their favourites.

As for Amrut, this is also not so bad. It was highly regarded in my "World" tasting, but again, the aniseed overtones make it not one of my own favourites.
MT

[Paul A Jellis]

I shall be there on Saturday, you will be able to recognise me as I shall be the best looking person there.

Pehaps a table could be reserved for Forum Members, were we could meet during the days.

[RufusA]

Penderyn is not bad, it isn't to my personal taste due to the juniper flavours, but it is a good whisky and I know a couple of people who classify this amongst their favourites.

Sorry was being a little cheeky. Penderyn is probably quite nice, just not too my taste. It's like art, you can appreciate, understand why people like it, but would prefer to have dead kittens on your walls than some of it.

I think it was 2006 when I tried to get to Compass Box stand, and ended up getting distracted by the Welsh. Took the best part of a packet of oat cakes to reset my palate. Didn't notice the Juniper notes, but there was just something in the long finish that lasted a little too long.

I also have a pathological hatred of any whisky served from triangular shaped bottles.

Rufus.