We report from the recent Whisky Live Leiden in the glorious setting of the Pieterskerk
The International Whisky Festival / Whisky Live Leiden which was held for the eighth time already in Holland and for the fourth successive time in the unique surroundings of the Pieterskerk in the heart of Leiden, the oldest university town of Holland,was a great success.
For the second year in a r...
By Rob Allanson
from Issue 69 published on 18/01/2008
New venue,different time of the year and some fresh new features made for another great show in Glasgow.
The world’s premier whisky tasting show,Whisky Live visited Glasgow for the fourth time this weekend and sales boomed at more than 3,000 visitors, a 20 per cent increase on last year.
Held in its great new venue, the SECC, visitors were eager to learn about the secrets of the amber nectar at the on...
By Rob Allanson
from Issue 68 published on 07/12/2007
The Toronto event goes from strength to strength. We report on the second gathering in Canada’s largest city.
Whisky Live Toronto, held in October in Constitution Hall at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre was nothing short of a resounding success.
In only its second year,Whisky Live attracted more than 800 whisky-lovers for an evening of fine food, Highland dancers, Bagpipers, music, and of course more t...
By Rob Allanson
from Issue 68 published on 07/12/2007
The fourth Whisky Live Paris saw an incredible gathering of rare and exciting drams,we find out more
The theme of Whisky Live Paris 2007 focused on rarity and exception, each stand presenting a ‘collector’ to be sampled by the visitors.
A prestigious gathering indeed: 50 old bottles or very limited releases including blends, single malts and a few bourbons.
The oldest was a blend, a Ballantine’s ...
By Rob Allanson
from Issue 67 published on 01/11/2007
America’s east coast metropolis braced itself for the greatest whisky show on earth
New York’s annual celebration of the world’s finest whiskies rolled in to town recently complete with a smart new venue.
The prestigious Pier Sixty, jutting out in the Hudson River, hosted this gathering of malts, blends, bourbons and whiskeys.
Held during Tartan Week, with this most iconic of cit...
By Rob Allanson
from Issue 64 published on 01/06/2007
The greatest shows on earth. We provide an overview of Whisky Live in London and Tokyo
The historic city of London, birthplace of a nation, bathed in the most glorious sunshine, was the backdrop for this year’s Whisky Live event.
The world’s premier whisky tasting show, held in the Royal Horticultural Halls, was packed with enthusiasts eager to sample the latest and greatest offering...
By Rob Allanson
from Issue 63 published on 20/04/2007
Three packed shows,three cities – Whisky Live spreads the gospel bringing the world’s best whiskies to South Africa and Holland
There is a huge transformation process taking place in South Africa. Together with newfound freedom and the opportunities it presents, South Africans, in all their rainbow colours, are discovering the pleasures of whisky.
Once the land of beer and brandy and coke, whisky has made significant inroad...
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from Issue 61 published on 19/01/2007
Friday 13th October proved lucky for the Master Distillers and exhibitors who poured in to Via Allegro Restaurant in the heart of Toronto. Via Allegro, awarded the Whisky Magazine ‘Great Whisky of the World’ accolade, became
home to the official launch of the first Whisky Live Toronto. With more than 650 whiskies , no finer whisky shrine could have been chosen to open the show. With a magnificent eight course meal, hosted by owner Phil
Sabatino and presented by Joesph Cassidy, Whisky Live Toronto got off to the very best of starts.
Heritage Court in Exhibition Place was transformed in to a whisky lovers paradise on Saturday 14 October.
Whisky Live came to Toronto for its first visit and presented an international array of whiskies to more than 750 visitors.
Any country that can have 70 degree Fahrenheit temperatures on one d...
By Rob Allanson
from Issue 60 published on 10/11/2006
Two of the greatest shows on earth.We provide an overview ofWhisky Live in Glasgow and Paris.
The grandeur of Glasgow bathed in the most glorious sunshine was the backdrop for this year’s Whisky Live event.
The world’s premier whisky tasting show, held in George Square, was packed with enthusiasts eager to sample the latest and greatest offerings from a wealth of distillers and whisky compa...
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from Issue 59 published on 11/10/2006
Whisky Live events are now held across the world and are attracting new drinkers
When Whisky Live was launched in Japan and then London some six years ago nobody behind the events could have envisaged that it would spawn similar events across the world.
Belgium this year hosted a Whisky Live event and in a few months Toronto will become the latest city to host an event that is ...
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from Issue 56 published on 01/06/2006
Whisky Live London attracted a new audience this year. Rob Allanson reports
Whisky Live London moved to a larger venue this year and attracted more people than ever before.
With more than 2,000 people passing through the doors, it has become the biggest show of its type held in the country.
Following the Icons of Whisky awards, the show opened its doors in the Horticultur...
By Rob Allanson
from Issue 56 published on 01/06/2006
Whisky Live Belgium was held for the first time recently and it attracted 2,000 visitors
After two successful Belgian Whisky Festivals, the first official Whisky Live Belgium took place in the stylish Salon de L'Harmonie in Verviers and was judged a great success.
About 2,000 visitors were welcomed through the doors during the course of the weekend, a record for a show of this kind in ...
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from Issue 56 published on 01/06/2006
Amazingly, Japan’s Whisky Live event is now in its sixth year
The sixth Whisky Live! in Tokyo earlier this year saw record numbers of exhibitors and participants, with close to 3,000 people attending on the day.
Signs that the recent boom in Japan’s domestic ‘shochu’ spirit are coming to an end, and a definite pick-up in the economy, have resulted in renewed ...
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from Issue 56 published on 01/06/2006
Whisky Live New York is establishing itself as a major date in the Big Apple diary. Roddy Martinereports
With Tartan Week 2006 in full swing throughout the United States of America, the celebrated Tavern on the Green in Manhattan's Central Park became the glitzy venue for the second Whisky Live New York.
Following on the presentation of the Icons of Scotland Awards, sponsored by sister publication Sco...
By Roddy Martine
from Issue 56 published on 01/06/2006
Welcome...
Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun? And over the last 12 months boy, has the whisky industry been having fun.
It’s been rubbing off on others, too, and since we last met in London, whisky has become remarkably fashionable.
Glance around England’s capital and you’ll find a plethora of bars ser...
By Dominic Roskrow
from Issue 38 published on 7/4/2004
The fifth Whisky Live in Japan not only attracted a sell-out crowd, but it was a major success too. Marcin Miller reports
Whisky Live in Japan attracted more than 1,000 visitors as it celebrated its fifth year – and a host of other anniversaries.
The event opened with a welcome speech from the British Ambassador, Sir Stephen Gommersall, at the VIP reception.
The Ambassador took the opportunity to mix with many repres...
By Marcin Miller
from Issue 37 published on 23/2/2004
Come to the United Kingdom’s premier whisky tasting event and take the opportunity to enjoy a masterclass or two. This selection of tutored tastings gives you access to rare – sometimes unique - expressions and an unsurpassed wealth of knowledge from blenders, distillers and independent bottlers.
Friday
12.30 to 1.30pm
Masterclass: Frank McHardy
Join Frank McHardy, distillery managerat Springbank as he introduces Glengyle. Frank has worked in the industry for 40 years and in his masterclass you will learn all about the creation of Mitchell’s brand new distillery in Campbeltown, built with...
By Dominic Roskrow
from Issue 37 published on 23/2/2004
Whisky enthusiasts came from far and wide to this year’s sell-out Whisky Live, helping to make it the biggest and best yet. Dominic Roskrow looks back at the event, and over the page, Brigid James reviews some of the Masterclasses
It’s Friday night in London, getting dark, and a queue snakes out from the venue, relaxed, happy and expectant. All that’s missing is a tout wandering along the line saying “Macallan Fine and Rare tickets; buy or sell.”
Okay, it’s not quite the Rolling Stones, but right now, in this part of town, i...
By Dominic Roskrow
from Issue 31 published on 9/6/2003
The Masterclasses gave visitors the chance to explore the world of whisky more fully. Brigid James picks some highlights
We were only there for one thing: to meet the ‘godfather of bourbon’, living legend and third generation master distiller Jimmy Russell.
Detailing some of the finer points of production, Jimmy explained that Wild Turkey is distilled at low proof to conserve flavours – meaning higher production cost...
By Brigid James
from Issue 31 published on 9/6/2003
Rare and delicious whiskies are just waiting to be discovered
Whisky Live 2003 runs on 7th and 8th March at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London SW1, and is the United Kingdom’s premier whisky tasting event. Organised by Whisky Magazine, last year it attracted about 800 visitors. There is plenty to entice both the seasoned whisky-lover and the novice: the cha...
By Brigid James
from Issue 29 published on 24/3/2003
What will make Whisky Live 2003 the event of the year
Whisky Live 2003 runs on 7th and 8th March at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London SW1, and is the United Kingdom’s premier whisky tasting event. Organised by Whisky Magazine, this year it attracted about 800 visitors. There is plenty to entice both the seasoned whisky-lover and novice: the chance ...
By Brigid James
from Issue 28 published on 16/1/2003
Marcin Miller evaluates the inaugural Whisky Magazine Live and comes to the conclusion that if you missed it, you missed out
Finally, the dust has settled. All the hours of preparation that went into Whisky Magazine Live paid off as approximately 400 visitors attended the inaugural event at The Churchill Inter-Continental Hotel in London’s Portman Square.
The event was solely about tasting and appreciating whisky. The e...
By Marcin Miller
from Issue 17 published on 16/7/2001
Martin Betts learnt more than a wealth of whisk(e)y knowledge from Whisky Magazine Live’s Masterclasses, he found out that the Master Blenders and Distillers could communicate with the enthusiast without resorting to cliché
Hushed awe, fiery discussions and looks of amazement. Bourbons, blends, cask strengths, malts and experimental cask samples. Blenders, Distillers and whisky experts. A permeable sense of satisfaction.
This is exactly what the many enthusiasts who attended one or more of the 21 Masterclasses at Whi...
By Martin Betts
from Issue 17 published on 16/7/2001
Whisky Magazine Live is to be launched very soon, intended to give you, the whisky enthusiast, the opportunity to taste many great whiskies. The event will also give you the chance to enjoy to speaking to the producers, blenders and distillers who create the drink that gives us all so much pleasure....
By Marcin Miller
from Issue 14 published on 16/2/2001
