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WHISKY Websites to Visit
CA - SF to Santa Cruz | Midwest/Great Lakes | - NYC | Event-Hosts | UK (xLondon) | EuropeHave a love for single malts? For Irish? For Bourbon? For other exceptional spirits?
The following websites include information on tastings, tours, courses and commercial events. Check them out:
• CELTIC MALTS Riannon Walsh's Celtic Malts presents the extraordindary Whiskies of the World EXPO (WOW) event in San Francisco each April full of special seminars with distillery managers and blenders and opportunities to taste some of the world's finest spirits. In addition, check the website for links and informative content regarding highland malts and other spirits.
• ISLAY WHISKY CLUB An organization formed in 2001 and active in more than 26 countries. Check the site for links to relevant events and tastings.
• MALT ADVOCATE Malt Advocate Magazine presents two "Whisky Fest" events each year, one in Chicago (April) and the other in New York City (November). The tastings offer samples of over 250 whiskies and opportunities to meet distillery managers and master blenders. There are also high end rums, tequilas and beer. The website is rich with content for the fan of distilled products.
• SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE Over half of Scotland's malt whisky distilleries have some connection with the Speyside locale and the River Spey. Whisky festivals are held in May and September each year.
• THE COMPANIONS OF THE QUAICH Canada's Malt Whisky appreciation society is dedicated to a common interest and passion for malt whiskies of the world.
• WHISKY SOCIETY For anyone located in Europe, specifically in Austria, Germany or Switzerland, the Whisky Society provides an opportunity to meet, taste with and exchange views with other whisky enthusiasts.
The Global Whisky Business Summit @ Glasgow, Scotland
Datebook | UK (xLondon)The World Whiskies Conference is designed for the senior management of the global whisky business and their principal partners and suppliers. If you are involved in, or responsible for, selling, marketing, distributing, promoting and creating whisky then the World Whiskies Conference is for you. The Conference aims to increase your ability to sell more whisky and give you the global tools and experience to do it.
Taste Napa Valley: Wineries On The Road (Trade Tastings) @ UK
Datebook | UK (xLondon)Each year, Napa Valley vintners bring their wines, educational seminars, and wine news to cities throughout the world. Principals and winemakers pour their wines for local wine enthusiasts, wine trade, and press to heighten awareness and appreciation of Napa Valley wines. Join us at an upcoming event and learn why there's no place on earth like Napa Valley for growing wine grapes!
World Whiskies Conference (trade event) @ Glasgow, Scotland
Links | UK (xLondon)The global whisky business summit
Meet the sales, marketing and production challenges of the global whisky business and grow your whisky sales!
Summary
The World Whiskies Conference is designed for the senior management of the global whisky business and their principal partners and suppliers. If you are involved in, or responsible for, selling, marketing, distributing, promoting and creating whisky then the World Whiskies Conference is for you. The Conference aims to increase your ability to sell more whisky and give you the global tools and experience to do it.
Speyside Autumn Whisky Festival @ Dufftown, Scotland
Datebook | UK (xLondon)This year's Autumn Festival will be bigger and better than ever - confirming Speyside's place as THE malt whisky centre of Scotland.
