Springbank Tasting with Peter Currie: Hazelburn 8 Sprinbank 10 Springbank 15 Springbank Vintage 1996 Longrow CV Longrow Gaja Barolo Springbank Modera Finish

Woodford Reserve Masterclass with Chris Morris: Makers Mark Woodford Reserve Buffalo Trace Kentuky Straight Bourbon Sweet Mash Gentlemen Jack JD Tennessee. Since enjoying the Masterclass with Chris Morris the Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve so much, we are planning a trip to Kentucky and while we’re in the neighborhood, a side visit to Mecca (Memphis and Graceland!).  

Highland Park Masterclass: Presented by Craig Jonstone we tasted the 12, 18, 25, 40 years old respectively.

 Highlights of the Consumer Tasting were drams I hadn’t tried before.  My short list included:  An Cnoc 1975, Highwood Distilleries Century Reserve 15, Bushmills 1608, Armorik, Finlaggan (Bowmore?), Crown Royal 25. And everything Amrut (Indian Whisky). Especially the Peated Amrut - holy cow (no pun intended).

Personal whisky tasting: Black Bowmore 1942

I will post the Arran Distillery whiskies from the dinner later today.

For media coverage and photos coming soon, visit the website: http://www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com

To listen to highlights of the festival visit Malt Maniac, Mark Gillespie’s http://www.whiskycast.com/