Whisky Live made its New York City debut
Whisky Magazine is hailing its first American show as an overwhelming success and organisers are already turning their attentions to next year as the industry hailed Whisky Live New York as a total triumph.
The event, ambitiously held in Central Park, attracted hundreds of New Yorkâs jet setters, as young couples donned eveningwear and set out to sample some of Scotlandâs top whisky products.
The show, in Central Parkâs Tavern on the Green, provided revellers with a total taste of Scotland, with a wide range of food provided by Scottish chef Joe Queen, who was flown in by VisitScotland. There were demonstrations of barrel making, and live music from internationally renowned acts such as The Peatbog Faeries, Shooglenifty and Clann an Drumma.
In addition to tasting stands hosted by some of the industryâs top names were customised âexperienceâ areas including: Dewarâs, hosting a comparative tasting, pitting a selection of single malts against the Dewar's range of blended whiskies. This experience also featured a Nat Sherman cigar roller.
The Glenfiddich created a live coopering display, complete with two coopers working to build barrels from start to finish. Talisker/Johnnie Walker invited guests to relax with scotch experts in the Diageo Mastersâ Fireside Lounge.
Classroom-style masterclasses were also held during the evening. Among those speaking were Bob Dalgarno from The Macallan, Simon Brooking from The Dalmore, Balvenieâs distillery manager Ian Mill.....
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By Dominic Roskrow
Section : Whisky Events
Page number : 15
