Americas largest whisky celebration returns to San Francisco for the 3rd year with over 200 of the worlds rarest and most expensive whiskies from around the globe available for tasting. In addition to the over 70 whisky tables expected at WhiskyFest, the event also offers a charity whisky table featuring an array of rare bottles. This years bottles will never be repeated or available to consumers again. A small donation to charity will buy attendees a taste of one of these special whiskies, and 100% of the proceeds will go to Meals on Wheels San Francisco.
Participating distilleries in the charity table include:
Isle of Jura - Willie Tait: "I put a hogs head of Jura down on the 23rd Nov 1989, on my daughter's 13th birthday. This was my legacy for my children, as they have already taken all my money."
The Dalmore - Richard Paterson: As Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface for the very first time at 02.56 GMT on 21st July 1969, the new spirit of Dalmore down on Earth on this very same day was being transported onto the circular surface of American White Oak to begin its epic journey too.
The Balvenie - David Stewart: David now has an intimate knowledge of where his personal favorites are within the Balvenie warehouses, many of which he has been carefully nurturing for several years. David's unique bottling will be a single cask sampling drawn directly from one of this highly personal selections.
Glenfiddich - Brian Kinsman: Cask samples are retained long after the cask has long been bottled and savored. They form a historical archive of Glenfiddich's greatest and best. Brian will be selecting from these precious remnants to craft a unique and unrepeatable one-bottle "vatting" of Glenfiddich.
Buffalo Trace: Our charity Buffalo Trace bottle contains the very first sample ever drawn from our "Millennium Barrel." This barrel was filled on December 31, 1999, that's why we call it our "Millennium Barrel." It was the very last barrel that we filled on the last day of the last century.
Bruichladdich - Jim McEwan: "The title of my whisky will be "Working on a Dream" it will be a vatting of 46 years of Bruichladdich as that is the time I have been in the business. A single malt made by humble men on the west coast of Islay whereby you can feel and taste their personality, honesty and passion in every sip you take."
WhiskyWeek, the week leading up to WhiskyFest, will feature whisky-related events and promotions throughout the city at popular nightspots, restaurants, and bars. Particpating bars include: NOPA, Elixir, Rye, Bourbon & Branch, Rickhouse, 83 Proof, Broken Record, Cask, Absinthe, & Fifth Floor. More establishments are expected to participate and updates will be available soon at WhiskyFest San Francisco.
Event Details
The 3rd Annual WhiskyFest San Francisco will take place at the
San Francisco Marriott on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 6:30pm 9:30 pm. Attendees will be given the opportunity to sample over 200 of the most exclusive whiskies in the world, enjoy a gourmet buffet, and learn about whiskies from master blenders and distillery managers. The complete list of whiskies being poured is now posted on the WhiskyFest website.
The goal of Malt Advocates WhiskyFest is to educate the public about whisky through industry leading speakers and thought-provoking seminars. A full list of speakers is available on the WhiskyFest website.
Tickets
Regular Admission: $95 (includes access to grand tasting, all seminars, Scottish crystal tasting glass, 1-year subscription to Malt Advocate magazine, event program with tasting notes section, gourmet buffet and beverages throughout the evening). Admission at 6:30 p.m.
VIP Admission: $150 (includes all of the above plus one hour early admission with limited ticketing, special VIP hour only whiskies, and canvas tote bag). Admission at 5:30 p.m.
For more information on ticket sales or event information, visit www.WhiskyFest.com
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