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Best of British Whisky Experience – DAY 1
16th December 2017
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EVENT SUMMARY
The Best of British festival is back showcasing the best British brands that Hong Kong has to offer. This year it’s bigger than ever with the introduction of the Best of British Whisky Experience
A Whisky experience like no other; you will be able to enjoy some of the best drams in the world in one of Hong Kong’s most exciting outdoor venues at Tamar Park!
Looking to understand whisky better at a more intimate level? Then sign up to one of our many fantastic and educational Masterclasses? Looking for a Christmas drink inspiration? Head over to our Whisky Cocktail Bar and explore the fantastic whisky cocktails our mixologists have created just for you!
Alternatively, take in the sights of Hong Kong whilst sipping on your favourite drams and mingling with old friends and hopefully new too! The weekend is a great opportunity for whisky enthusiasts to socialize with the whisky brands, brand ambassadors and other whisky lovers.
Saturday 16th December:
- Session One – 12pm- 5:00pm
- Session Two – 5:30pm- 11pm
TICKETS
VIP LOUNGE EARLY BIRD – HK $720
***Use the promo code WHISKYMASTER10 and get 10% discount.
- 4 VIP drams enjoyed at the SMWS VIP BAR Hosted by Safe Bubbles and Malt
- Unlimited standard drams in the Whisky Experience main area
- X 2 Cocktails of your choice at the Whisky Cocktail Bar
- HK $100 food voucher to spend at Best of British food restaurants
- Access to SMWS VIP Lounge where you can relax and enjoy your special drams
- Free gift with any whisky bottle purchase
- All day access – As a VIP ticket holder, you will have access to the Whisky Experience for the whole day which means you can enjoy the other activities that the Best of British has to offer
- $50 discount on Masterclasses upon when purchasing ticket
GENERAL ADMISSION EARLY BIRD – HK $250
***Use the promo code WHISKYMASTER10 and get 10% discount.
- Unlimited standard drams
- 1 x Welcome Cocktail at the whisky cocktail bar
- $50 discount on Masterclass when purchasing standard ticket
- Relax and enjoy your drams in the seating area
- Talk with the brand representatives and discover new whisky
Get your tickets HERE!
SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER – ITINERARY
Unlimited Standard Drams
As part of your entry ticket, participants will be able to enjoy unlimited standard drams from the brands on show whilst learning more about the expressions and distilleries with their representatives! You will also receive a Whisky Welcome Cocktail at our fabulous Whisky Cocktail Bar.
Whisky Cocktail Bar
Visit our Whisky Cocktail Bar where you can explore and experience the versatility of whisky as the perfect cocktail spirit. There will be a number of different cocktails to choose from using some fantastic Blends and Single Malts that will be showcased at the event over the weekend.
VIP Lounge (VIP ticket holders only)
This year we are partnering with arguably the best Whisky Bar in Hong Kong; Safe Bubbles and Malt to host our VIP Lounge. Not only will there be some rare and interesting expressions for you to try but VIP ticket holders will enjoy 4 whiskies from SMWS and Elements of Islay expressions.
***VIP tickets are limited to 100 per day so make sure you get yours fast.
Masterclasses
Over the Best of British weekend, we will be hosting a number of informative and fun Masterclasses both educational and brand focused to give you an exciting insight into the world of Scotch!
MASTERCLASSES
2pm – 3pm
Glendalough Distillery “Ireland’s First Craft Distillery” – HK $250
The Glendalough Distillery was set up by five friends from Wicklow and Dublin with a deep passion for reviving the heritage of craft distilling in Ireland. In the 18th & 19th centuries there were over 200 licensed distilleries in Ireland and along with countless unlicensed ones produced diverse styles of poitín, whiskey, gin and even absinthe.
Until recently that dropped to a small handful. Glendalough Distillery is now part of a revival of this heritage. The idea behind Glendalough Distillery is to make innovative spirits while staying true to the tradition and heritage of our ancestors.
In this special Masterclass you will be able to try 4 expressions from Glendalough showcasing alternate cask finishes including 2 single malts brand new to Hong Kong
- Glendalough 7 Year Old Original
- Glendalough 7 Year Old (2017 release) Porter Barrel Finish
- Glendalough 13 Year Old Original
- Glendalough 13 Year Old (2017 release) Mizunara Cask Finish
Paul Gallagher, the Glendalough Brand Ambassador in Hong Kong will present the Glendalough range where he will discuss how a young distillery evolves to meet market demands.
3:30pm -4:30pm
Caskells “Independent Bottlers – Single Cask” – HK $350
Single Cask whiskies are the purest form of whisky; direct from the barrel to the bottle, each barrel has unique characteristics depending upon the distillery it came from, the barrel the whisky was matured in, and the location and time of maturation.
You will be present a fantastic range of Independent Bottling’s from Hepburn’s Choice and First Edition’s produced by Hunter Laing who create some of the best IB expressions in the world! In this Masterclass you will discover what makes Single Cask whiskies special and uncover what to look for in a particular expression. You will also receive a fantastic introduction to Independent Bottlers, what they are and how they are different to standard distillery expressions:
Hepburn’s Choice, Benrinnes 9 Year Old Quarter Cask
Hepburn’s Choice, Caol Ila 5 Year Old Single Cask
First Edition’s Glenrothes 20 Year Old Cask Strength
First Edition’s Laphroaig 16 Year Old Cask Strength
John Rhodes is an importer of specialist cask whiskies from Scotland and co-founder of the HK Whisky Festival. He is also the exclusive agent of Glencairn Whisky glassware in Asia.
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Award Winning Aberlour “Made from Experience” – HK $350
Aberlour single malt whisky is named after where it’s made. It means ‘the mouth of the chattering burn’ in Gaelic, and this wild mountain stream is part of the Aberlour story. Cascading down over mossy waterfalls and through wooded glens, its constant chatter can be heard as it flows past the distillery to join the Spey at Aberlour.
This VIP Masterclass will showcase the unique skills it takes to achieve the perfect balance of Aberlour single malts showcasing their multi-layered complexity. Discover four different expressions of Aberlour:
- Aberlour 12 years old
- Aberlour 16 years old
- Aberlour 18 years old
- Aberlour A’Bunadh
Cecilia Wong, a certified Whisky Ambassador will present the Aberlour range on behalf of Pernod Ricard where she will discuss the history of this distillery and what gives it its unique character.
8pm – 9pm
Malt Masters “Exploring the Scotch Whisky Regions” – HK$ 250
A unique and back to basics concept; our Taste of Scotland Whisky Tasting takes in an exciting and eclectic range of Scottish whiskies from the different regions which help tell the story of Scotch Whisky’s evolution from an illicit and often untamed spirit to the celebrated, world-renowned and burgeoning industry we know today. In this special tasting we will taste a whisky from each of the key whisky producing regions and explore what make them so different from another as shaped by their terroir and regional characteristics. Each Scottish region, in their own merit, exude a wide spectrum of aromas and flavours born and shaped from the land the distilleries occupy.