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Friday 2 October

Exhibitor	Start Time	Date	Session Name	Session Description
The Whisky Exchange	4pm	02-Oct	SHOW OPENING	Join Sukhinder Singh, Dave Broom and Dawn Davies as they open The Whisky Exchange: Virtual Whisky Show 2020
The Whisky Exchange	4.15pm	02-Oct	Whisky by Flavour	It can be hard to navigate the world of whisky, so we have tried to make it easier for you by breaking it down into flavour camps. Join Dawn Davies as she guides you through the different styles of the water of life.
The Whisky Exchange	4.30pm	02-Oct	What's New Pussy Cat	What is happening in the world of Independent bottlers, with new kid on the block Mark Watt, Cara Laing from old School bottler with a new look Douglas Laing, and Oliver Chilton from Elixir Distillers, who sits between the two.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	02-Oct	Debunking Regionality	Can you talk about regionality in Scotland? This talk will test that theory with Dave Broom.
The Whisky Exchange	6pm	02-Oct	Passing the Baton – Whyte & Mackay	Join two of our favourite whisky makers for dive into blending, selecting whiskies, legacies and than handing over of some of the biggest names of a whisky world to a new curator – with Richard Paterson and Gregg Glass.
Maker's Mark	6pm	02-Oct	Innovation and creating a ‘Taste Vision’ at Maker’s Mark	Join Jane Bowie, Master of Maturation, to understand how Maker’s Mark is pushing the boundaries of innovation in Bourbon and building on founder Bill Samuels’ original taste vision. She will discuss how Maker’s Mark is using agriculture and oak species to innovate in American whiskey and really understand how and when flavours are created.
Old Pulteney	6pm	02-Oct	Old Pulteney Masterclass	Join International Beverage Brand Ambassador, Gregor Stirling for a captivating journey through time at Old Pulteney, one of the most northerly distilleries in mainland Scotland.
Speciality Brands	6.30pm	02-Oct	Smoke: Whisky vs Mezcal	Since humans discovered fire, the flavour of smoke has been part of what we eat & drink. Join Gabriela Moncada and Stef Holt from Speciality Brands in an exploration of smoke in spirits.
Westland	6.30pm	02-Oct	Westland Distillery: Founder-Guided Distillery Tour	Join Co-Founder of Westland Distillery, Matt Hofmann, on a guided tour of the company's facility in Seattle.
Bunnahabhain	6.30pm	02-Oct	How Bunnahabhain brings its products to market	Derek Scott, Malts Brand Director, takes us through the nitty gritty of the Bunnahabhain brand, one of Islay’s most beloved distilleries.
Jura	6.30pm	02-Oct	Jura Pub Quiz	Join Jura Brand Home Manager Mark Bruce at the Jura Hotel. Test your knowledge of all things Jura – the island, the community and, of course, the whisky!
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery	6.30pm	02-Oct	Live Tasting with Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery	Join Co-Founder David and Whisky Director Joe for a live tasting session, with a focus on their 100% homegrown barley and farm-sourced water.
Kilkerran	6.30pm	02-Oct	Kilkerran Tasting	Join the Kilkerran Sales Team for an overview of the history at Glengyle Distillery and a talk through the whiskies from their tasting pack.
The Whisky Exchange	6.45pm	02-Oct	Smoke Tales	Want to dip your toes into the world of smoky whisky? This introduction to peat will take you through the different styles to find which ones you like.
The Lakes Distillery	6:30pm	02-Oct	Defining the DNA Of A New Distillery	Join Dhavall Ghandi for a whiskymaker’s insight into the creative process of understanding the distillery's capabilities and defining its sherry-forward house style.
Bruichladdich	7.30pm	02-Oct	Bruichladdich: No Hidden Measures with Head Distiller Adam Hannett
Chivas	7.30pm	02-Oct	Blending Masterclass	Fancy yourself a Master Blender? Create your own signature blend from a range of malt and grain whiskies with different flavour profiles.
Compass Box	7.30pm	02-Oct	Roguish new limited edition leads a whisky feast	Founder John Glaser hosts a tasting of six bold food pairings to celebrate new release Rogues' Banquet – sample packs are available to accompany the tasting. Adventurous appetites recommended.
Tobermory	7.30pm	02-Oct	The Art of the Hebridean Distillers	Whisky ambassador Mike Brisebois will take us through the colourful, artisan heritage of the Tobermory Distillery.
Glen Grant	7.30pm	02-Oct	A Conversation With Scotland’s Longest-Serving Distiller	Join a discussion with Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm and Global Ambassador Robin Coupar, as they dive into the past 60 years of The Glen Grant.
The Whisky Exchange	7.30pm	02-Oct	World Series: America with Mark Gillespie	Mark Gillespie tastes through some old favourites and new kids on the block.
Glenturret	7.30pm	02-Oct	The Glenturret Live Tasting	Join brand ambassador Jamie Morrison for a guided tasting of The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked and The Glenturret 12 Year Old.
Watt Whisky	8.30pm	02-Oct	Introducing Watt Whisky	Mark Watt introduces you to the first five casks released by new indie bottler Watt Whisky.
The Whisky Exchange	8pm	02-Oct	If You Like Whisky You Will Like Rum	Take a leap of faith into the world of rum and discover a style you will love. We have paired three types of whisky with three styles of rum to help you find one that suits your palate – with Sugarcane and Champagne

Saturday 3 October

Exhibitor	Start Time	Date	Session Name	Session Description
The Whisky Exchange	11am	03-Oct	Show Opening
The Whisky Exchange	11.15am	03-Oct	The Blind Battle: How Good is your Palate?	Test your palate and see how good you are against Master of Wine Dawn Davies and master of whisky Dave Broom.
Diageo	11.30am	03-Oct	Special Releases 2020	Join Senior Global Brand Ambassador Ewan Gunn for a journey through rare cask finishes, a ghost distillery and unique expressions of adored whiskies
The Dalmore	11.30am	03-Oct	The Dalmore Cask Finish Tasting	Join Daryl Haldane, Head of Whisky Experience, as he take you around the world exploring The Dalmore Cask Finishes, including The King Alexander III and Quintessence.
Sekforde	11.30am	03-Oct	Let’s have it out: can & should whisky be mixed? We say YES!	Watch whisky fans and experts debate a topic we all have an opinion on: can mixing do whisky justice? We think it can...
Black Tot	11.30am	03-Oct	Coffee & Rum with Black Tot Rum & Special Guests!	Join Black Tot Rum Global Ambassador, Mitch Wilson, for your morning coffee and rum chat. Got a question about rum? Here’s your chance to ask! Expect special guests from the rum industry for a rum chat and to answer your questions!
The Whisky Exchange	11.30am	03-Oct	Micky Heads – Looking Back at 13 Years of Ardbeg	For 13 years Mickey Heads has watched over Ardbeg as Distillery Manager. This year on 1 October he retires.  This is an amazing opportunity to hear from a legend of the whisky world one more time.
Nikka	12pm	03-Oct	A Journey through Nikka’s Heritage	The Nikka Distilling Company has a long history of making top quality malts, grains and blends. Explore a range of these, including a discontinued pure malt.
Jura	12pm	03-Oct	Jura Distillery Exclusive Tasting	Join Brand Home Manager Mark Bruce live from the Isle of Jura for a guided tasting of Jura distillery's core range of whiskies and a couple of special drams!
GlenAllachie	12pm	03-Oct	GlenAllachie: Live Q&A	Join Ben Chambers, UK Sales Manager, and Richard Beattie, Operations Director, for a discussion of how the GlenAllachie spirit is produced and what makes it different from other whiskies.
Watt Whisky	12pm	03-Oct	Introducing Watt Whisky	Mark Watt introduces you to the first five casks released by new indie bottler Watt Whisky.
The Whisky Exchange	12.30pm	03-Oct	World Series: Japan	Japan today has many different faces – take a journey of discovery around this beautiful country's whiskies.
Kavalan	1pm	03-Oct	Kavalan Q&A and Virtual Tour	Get an introduction to the multi-award-winning Taiwanese whisky range with the Global & UK Ambassadors for Kavalan and enjoy a virtual tour around the distillery.
Fettercairn	1pm	03-Oct	The Flavours of Fettercairn	Join Brand Specialist Andrew Lennie on a Fettercairn Flavour journey. He will be sharing drams from the distillery's core range, celebrating almost 200 years of whisky making
The Whisky Exchange	1pm	03-Oct	What's in a number?	Join Serge Valentin and Dawn Davies as they talk you through scoring and how to assess whisky.
Diageo	1.30pm	03-Oct	Rare and Exceptional Tasting	An introduction to some of Diageo's most rare and exceptional whiskies, including a 20-year-old Mortlach, island whiskies aged a quarter of a century and a rare treat from Dufftown
The Whisky Exchange	1.45pm	03-Oct	Sherry Lovers	If you love whiskies heavy on the sherry then you will love this tasting – discover some of our favourite sherry influenced whiskies.
The Whisky Exchange	2.30pm	03-Oct	Deconstructing Johnnie Walker	Understand what goes into creating the legendary Johnnie Walker range with this deconstrution of the blend
Bruichladdich	2pm	03-Oct	Bruichladdich: Barley Exploration	Join Brand Ambassador Abi Clephane to explore the significance of barley type and provenance, through a range of whiskies from Bruichladdich distillery.
Talisker	2pm	03-Oct	Expressions of Skye	Join Talisker Whisky Ambassador Jason Clark for a virtual exploration of all things Talisker. He’ll be touching on history, location and production along with tasting six incredible expressions
The Lakes Distillery	2pm	03-Oct	How to Create the Ultimate Sherry Bomb	Using sherry casks as his palette, Dhavall Gandhi leads the conversation about the intersection of science and art in the creation of flavour.
Amrut	2pm	03-Oct	Q&A with Amrut’s Head of Distillation, Ashok Chokalingam	A regular and much-loved presence at the Whisky Show in past years, come and chat with Ashok about the Amrut range and the company's new distillery.
The Dalmore	2pm	03-Oct	The Dalmore Aged Range Tasting	Join Stephen Martin, Global Brand Ambassador for The Dalmore, on a guided tasting of the Aged Range including The Dalmore 21 Years Old, exclusive to The Whisky Exchange.
GlenAllachie	2pm	03-Oct	GlenAllachie new releases	Join GlenAllachie Master Blender Billy Walker for an introduction to some of his latest limited-edition whiskies.
Compass Box	3pm	03-Oct	Explore our blending room – no questions will go unanswered	A backstage pass to Compass Box. Satisfy your curiosity as the team reveals 20 years of innovation, blending tips and there future plans.
Westland	3pm	03-Oct	Westland Distillery: A Brave New Tradition in Whiskey	A guided masterclass tasting of Westland’s core range of American Single Malt Whiskeys presented by Commercial Director Chris Riesbeck.
GlenAllachie	3pm	03-Oct	GlenAllachie new releases	Join GlenAllachie Master Blender Billy Walker for an introduction to some of his latest limited-edition whiskies.
Balblair	3pm	03-Oct	Balblair Masterclass	Join Global Brand Ambassador and Brand Outreach Manager Lukasz Dynowiak for a virtual journey through all things Balblair, including a tasting of the core range.
Glen Moray	4pm	03-Oct	Glen Moray Cask Experimentation Masterclass	Curiosity around flavour and cask maturation has always been encouraged at Glen Moray. Join Head of Whisky Creation Dr Kirstie McCallum to discover Glen Moray’s various cask-focused offerings.
Bunnahabhain	4pm	03-Oct	A deep dive into Bunnahabhain’s iconic core whiskies	Assistant Manager Billy Sinclair and Tour Guide David Brodie welcome you into the world of Bunnahabhain and its exceptional core range: the 12-year-old, Stiùireadair and the peated Toiteach a Dhà.
Glen Grant	4pm	03-Oct	A Conversation With Scotland’s Longest-Serving Distiller	Join a discussion with Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm and Global Ambassador Robin Coupar, as they dive into The Glen Grant’s last 60 years
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery	4pm	03-Oct	Women who Whisky: Team SOY chat with The Swedish Whisky Girl	Join Jenni, Libby and Chrissie from Spirit of Yorkshire as we chat all things whisky with Moa aka YouTube's excellent The Swedish Whisky Girl.
Kilkerran	4pm	03-Oct	Live chat with Ranald Watson and Findlay Ross	Join our Group Director of Sales & Marketing, Ranald Watson and our Director of Production, Findlay Ross to talk about everything Kilkerran.
Watt Whisky	4pm	03-Oct	Watt We’re All About	Mark and Kate Watt chat about starting their new independent bottling company, their brand philosophy, cask selection and future plans.
The Whisky Exchange	4pm	03-Oct	Appleton – The Jamaican Way	Join the Lady of Rum herself Joy Spence and Dawn Davies to understand just why this Jamaican distillery is so iconic
Chivas Brothers and Irish Distillers	5pm	03-Oct	Scotch vs Irish: Cocktails	Two Ambassadors compete to decide which is best: Scotch Whisky or Irish Whiskey! Who walks away with the crown? You decide!
Depaz	5pm	03-Oct	Depaz Rhum Agricole Tasting	Discover Depaz’s core range of agricole rhums, from white all the way up to XO.
Johnnie Walker	5pm	03-Oct	Johnnie Walker: the distilleries behind the name	From the four corners of Scotland, discover how to make your own blend, featuring Johnnie Walker.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company	5pm	03-Oct	Live Boutique-y Whisky World Tasting Pack	Global Brand Ambassador, 'Boutique-y Dave' Worthington, conducts a live tasting of the Boutique-y Whisky Tasting Pack. Plus, a Boutique-y surprise to be revealed...
Jura	5pm	03-Oct	Say Hello to Jura	Chat with Jura Brand Home Manager Mark Bruce all about life on the Scottish island. Mark, originally from Australia, made the move to the remote island from London in 2019.
BBR	5pm	03-Oct	Doug and Ronnie's Favourite Tipples from the Past 40 Years.	Join industry legends Doug McIvor and Ronnie Cox as they taste through their way through 40 years of favourites.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	03-Oct	Waterford – The Three T's	What are the three T's of Waterford? Taste through the distillery's new releases and discover why these pillars of its approach are so important.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	03-Oct	The Indie Series: Elixir Distillers	Join Oliver Chilton as he takes you on a tour of some of his new bottlings.
Chivas	6pm	03-Oct	Blending Masterclass	Fancy yourself a Master Blender? Create your own signature blend from a range of malt and grain whiskies with different flavour profiles.
The Macallan	6pm	03-Oct	The Macallan and the importance of wood	Understanding the influence of wood on the character of The Macallan, featuring Stuart MacPherson, Master of Wood for the distillery.
Fettercairn	6pm	03-Oct	30 Years at Fettercairn	This year Distillery Manager Stewart Walker celebrates 30 years of service. Join him and Brand Specialist Andrew Lennie for an hour of music, stories and whisky
GlenAllachie	6pm	03-Oct	GlenAllachie Core Range Masterclass	Come and taste some of the distillery's most-loved core-range expressions with the UK Sales manager, featuring GlenAllachie 12 and 15 Year Old and MacNairs 12 Year Old
Glen Grant	6pm	03-Oct	Discover The Glen Grant: Speyside’s Best-Hidden Secret	Legendary Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm and Global Ambassador Robin Coupar present the whiskies and stories of The Glen Grant.
The Whisky Exchange	6.45pm	03-Oct	World Series: Globe Trotting	The whisky world is ever-changing and new distilleries are emerging daily. Take a trip around the world to see what is out there with TWE head Buyer Dawn Davies
Jura	7pm	03-Oct	Jura Pub Lock In	Join Brand Home Manager Mark Bruce and Single Malt Specialist Stephen Martin live from the Jura Hotel to talk through Jura Seven Wood, Jura 18 Years Old and the Distillery Exclusive.
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery	7pm	03-Oct	Live Tasting with Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery	Join Co-Founder David and Whisky Director Joe for a live tasting session, with a focus on their unusual still set-wup and distilling process.
The Whisky Exchange	7pm	03-Oct	What is American Whiskey?
Benriach	8pm	03-Oct	New Benriach Portfolio Tasting	Join Brand Ambassador Stewart Buchanan to discover 'A World of Flavour'.
The Dalmore	8pm	03-Oct	An evening with The Dalmore and Davidoff	The Dalmore & Davidoff. The Late Hour Churchill; a luxurious premium cigar. A unique blend of Nicaraguan & Dominican tobaccos aged in the finest single malt casks.
The Whisky Exchange	8pm	03-Oct	The Whisky Exchange Past Show Favourites	Every year we choose a different whisky of the year - join TWE co-founder Sukhinder Singh and Head Buyer Dawn Davies on a trip down memory lane.

Sunday 4 October

Exhibitor	Start Time	Date	Session Name	Session Description
The Whisky Exchange	11am	04-Oct	Fortify Me: Understanding Wine Casks	Using casks that were once used for fortified wines is a mainstay of whisky making today. Learn more about the wines that produce these casks and the influence they have on the whisky inside with Dave Broom and Dawn Davies.
The Whisky Exchange	11.15am	04-Oct	Whisky 101 With Billy Abbott	Join our very own Billy Abbott as he guides you through a beginner's guide to whisky session.
The Dalmore	11.30am	04-Oct	The Dalmore Cask Finish Tasting	Join Daryl Haldane, Head of Whisky Experience, as he takes you around the world exploring The Dalmore Cask Finishes, including The King Alexander III and Quintessence.
Sekforde	11.30am	04-Oct	Mixers made for whisky and rum – how can this be done?	Meet mixers tailored to different spirits, created solely to show off the spirit’s unique character. Watch out G&Ts: it’s whiskies time.
Black Tot	11.30am	04-Oct	Coffee & Rum with Black Tot Rum & Special Guests!	Join Black Tot Rum Global Ambassador, Mitch Wilson, for your morning coffee and rum chat. Got a question about rum? Here’s your chance to ask! Expect special guests from the rum industry for a rum chat and to answer your questions!
Bruichladdich	12pm	04-Oct	Bruichladdich: Cask Exploration	With more than 200 different cask types maturing in Bruichladdich’s warehouses, this Cask Exploration tasting, led by Brand Ambassador Abi Clephane, will examine the influence of wood on Bruichladdich Distillery’s spirits, ranging from unpeated to super heavily peated.
Bruichladdich & Westland	12pm	04-Oct	Bruichladdich & Westland: Purpose and Place	A round table discussion between Allan Logan, Bruichladdich’s Production Director, and Matt Hofmann, Westland’s Co-Founder & Master Distiller.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company	12pm	04-Oct	Live Boutique-y Whisky World Tasting	Join Global Brand Ambassador 'Boutique-y Dave' Worthington for a live tasting of the Boutique-y Whisky Tasting Pack Plus, a Boutique-y surprise to be revealed...
Jura	12pm	04-Oct	Jura Distillery Exclusive Tasting	Join Brand Home manager Mark Bruce live from Jura for a guided tasting of the Jura core range and a couple of special drams!
Speciality Brands	12.30pm	04-Oct	Introduction to Asian Whisky	Join Brand Ambassador Stef Holt on a whistlestop tour around some of Asia’s most exciting whiskies. Hear from Japanese, Taiwanese and Indian producers and find out how the country influences the flavour.
The Whisky Exchange	12.30pm	04-Oct	Arran Masterclass	Join the irrepressible Mariella Romano, Arran Distillery's Global Brand Ambassador, as she takes you on a journey to discover the new look Arran with some cheeky food pairings.
The Whisky Exchange	12.30pm	04-Oct	Climate: A Part of the Barrel's Terroir	Where you age your spirit will have an effect on the end flavour. Discover more about how and why with Dave Broom
Fettercairn	1pm	04-Oct	The Flavours of Fettercairn	Join Brand Specialist Andrew Lennie on a Fettercairn Flavour journey. He will be sharing drams from the core range, celebrating almost 200 years of whisky making
Old Pulteney	1pm	04-Oct	Old Pulteney Masterclass	Join International Beverage Brand Ambassador Gregor Stirling for a captivating journey through time at Old Pulteney, one of the most northerly located distilleries on mainland Scotland.
The Whisky Exchange	1pm	04-Oct	Sustainability and The Scotch Industry	Sustainability is top of everyone's agenda – find out how the whisky world is tackling this head-on with Nc'nean's Annabel Thomas, Ardnamurchan's Alex Bruce, Bruichladdich's Douglas Taylor and TWE Head Buyer Dawn Davies.
The Whisky Exchange	1.45pm	04-Oct	Bill Lumsden – A  Piece of Cake	The launch of the new Glenmorangie expression was a piece of Cake – join Glenmorangie Head of Whisky Creation Dr Bill Lumsden to understand why.
The Whisky Exchange	2.30pm	04-Oct	For the Love of Islay	Join TWE co-founder Sukhinder Singh, as he guides you through his favourite whisky region he loves.
Benriach	2pm	04-Oct	New Benriach portfolio tasting	Join Brand Ambassador Stewart Buchanan to discover "A World of Flavour".
Diageo - Taste of Islay	2pm	04-Oct	Taste of Islay	Join legendary Brand Ambassador Colin Dunn on a virtual trip around the greatest whisky island in the world, Islay. With a focus on Caol Ila, Lagavulin and Port Ellen, we'll be listening to stories and sampling great expressions from the three Distilleries. Guaranteed to be “Smokin’"
The Dalmore	2pm	04-Oct	The Dalmore Aged Range Tasting	Join Stephen Martin, Global Brand Ambassador for The Dalmore, on a guided tasting of the Aged Range including the Dalmore 21 Years Old, exclusive to The Whisky Exchange.
Watt Whisky	2pm	04-Oct	Introducing Watt Whisky	Mark Watt introduces you to the first five casks released by new independent bottler Watt Whisky.
GlenAllachie	3pm	04-Oct	Virtual tour of GlenAllachie distillers and warehouses.	Come and tour one of the finest distilleries on Speyside: GlenAllachie.
The Whisky Exchange	3pm	04-Oct	Rye We Like It	Take a look at this spicy style of whisk(e)y to find out why it is getting more and more love, both from distillers and drinkers.
The Whisky Exchange	4.15pm	04-Oct	Rum and Popcorn Pairing	Popcorn and rum, two things you might not naturally think to pair. After this tasting you will always reach for the popcorn bowl when you pour a glass of rum.
Glen Moray	4pm	04-Oct	Glen Moray Aged Casks Masterclass	Discover Glen Moray’s range of age-statement expressions with Global Brand Ambassador Iain Allan. From the yet-to-be-released Glen Moray 30 Year Old, to the recently released 13-year-old Madeira matured.
Mount Gay	4pm	04-Oct	Limited Edition Rums with Mount Gay	Join Miguel Smith, Mount Gay Rum’s Global Brand Ambassador, for a deep dive into the distillery’s most-coveted limited-edition releases. While learning about the rich Bajan heritage of the world’s oldest running rum distillery, you will taste through a range or rums include the XO: Pot Still Rum and XO: The Peat Smoke, along with an exclusive preview of the brand-new Port Cask expression.
The Macallan	4pm	04-Oct	The Macallan x El Celler de Can Roca	An exciting new collaboration between The Macallan and the three-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca with David Sinclair, Head of Prestige for The Macallan
East London Liquor Company	4pm	04-Oct	For the glass, not the bottle: East London Whisky Panel	A look behind East London Liquor Co’s latest whisky release, from malt to barrel, still to glass, with a glance into wider industry trends for whisky drinkers to look out for.
Glen Grant	4pm	04-Oct	A Conversation With Scotland’s Longest-Serving Distiller	Join a discussion with Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm and Global Ambassador Robin Coupar, as they dive into the past 60 years of The Glen Grant’s.
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery	4pm	04-Oct	All about Malt, with Spirit of Yorkshire and Muntons Maltsters.	Join SOY Co-Founders and Tim from Muntons Malt as they discuss the importance of barley and malt when making exceptional single malt whisky.
The Whisky Exchange	4pm	04-Oct	All About The Barley	We are hearing more and more about how playing with barley can affect the flavour of a whisky. Join Dave Broom, Thy, Waterford and Kilchoman to discover more.
Berry Bros. & Rudd	5pm	04-Oct	Ronnie’s Reserve Tasting	Join industry legend Ronnie Cox as he tastes through his recent Ronnie’s Reserve Range of single malt whiskies.
Johnnie Walker	5pm	04-Oct	Johnnie Walker Luxury Tasting	Discover some of the luxury whiskies in the Johnnie Walker portfolio, with blends created from rare whiskies and some now-closed distilleries
Westland	5pm	04-Oct	Westland Distillery: Outposts at the Edge of Whiskey	Join Westland to see how the distillery has pushed the boundaries of single malt whiskey into unchartered territory since its founding in 2010.
Tobermory	5pm	04-Oct	Defining island artistry – Tobermory’s unpeated single malts	Brand Home Manager Olivier Maclean introduces two of Tobermory’s unpeated single malts: the 12-year-old and the exquisite 2007-vintage 11-year-old Sherry Cask Finish.
Jura	5pm	04-Oct	Say Hello to Jura	Chat with Jura Brand Home Manager Mark Bruce all about life on the Scottish island. Mark, originally from Australia, made the move to the remote island from London in 2019.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	04-Oct	Old vs New Masterclass	Does whisky taste the same now as it did decades ago? Find out with a comparative tasting of old and new whiskies with TWE co-founder Sukhinder Singh and Old & Rare Spirits Manager Diego Lanza.
Chivas Brothers	6pm	04-Oct	The Art and Craft of Blending – Uncovering the Secrets of Chivas Regal Extra	Join our convivial hosts Sandy Hyslop and Alex Robertson as they explore the fascinating world of cask finishing and whisky innovation with a special guest.
Highland Park	6pm	04-Oct	Highland Park Cask Strength	Join us to learn more about the new unique offering from Highland Park with Cask Strength, whisky in its purest form from the cask. Brand Ambassador Martin Markvardsen and Master Blender Gordon Motion will discuss what makes Cask Strength whiskies special, followed by a tasting of the new whisky from the world famous Orcadian distillery.
Fettercairn	6pm	04-Oct	30 Years at Fettercairn	This year, Distillery Manager Stewart Walker celebrates 30 years of service. Join him and Brand Specialist Andrew Lennie for an hour of music, stories and whisky
Glen Grant	6pm	04-Oct	Discover The Glen Grant: Speyside’s Best-hidden Secret	Legendary Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm and Global Ambassador Robin Coupar present the whiskies and stories of The Glen Grant
The Whisky Exchange	6.45pm	04-Oct	Foursquare – the Rum of the Moment	Join Head Distiller Richard Seale as we look at his rums that are quickly becoming some of the most sought after bottles in the business
Jura	7pm	04-Oct	Jura Pub Lock In	Join Brand Home Manager Mark Bruce and Single Malt Whisky Specialist Stephen Martin live from the Jura Hotel to talk through Jura Seven Wood, Jura 18 Years Old and the Distillery Exclusive.
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery	7pm	04-Oct	Live Tasting with Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery	Join Co-Founder David and Whisky Director Joe for a live tasting session, with a focus on how they choose and source their casks and why.
The Whisky Exchange	7pm	04-Oct	America – Ones to Watch	Mark Gillespie talks to some of the whisky makers to watch on the American whisky scene
The Dalmore	8pm	04-Oct	An evening with The Dalmore and Davidoff	The Dalmore & Davidoff. The Late Hour Churchill; a luxurious premium cigar. A unique blend of Nicaraguan & Dominican tobaccos aged in the finest single malt casks.
Watt Whisky	8pm	04-Oct	Watt Whisky Taste-along	Mark Watt tastes the two Watt Whiskies that appear in the What’s New Pussycat tasting pack and answers your questions about them.
The Whisky Exchange	8pm	04-Oct	Discover Scotland: The Islands	Take a trip around the islands of Scotland to see what beauties lie off the mainland – with TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott.

Monday 5 October

Exhibitor	Start Time	Date	Session Name	Session Description
Black Tot	11.30am	05-Oct	Coffee & Rum with Black Tot Rum & Special Guests!	Join Black Tot Rum Global Ambassador, Mitch Wilson, for your morning coffee and rum chat. Got a question about rum? Here’s your chance to ask! Expect special guests from the rum industry for a rum chat and to answer your questions!
Powers	12pm	05-Oct	Single Pot Still – Live from the Irish Whiskey Academy	Discussing and exploring all things making Irish Whiskey from grain to glass
Diageo	1pm	05-Oct	The Flora & Fauna Whisky Session	Join Diageo Whisky Ambassadors Colin Dunn and TJ Littlejohn for a virtual tasting of the current Flora & Fauna whisky range. Colin and TJ will be talking and tasting everything about these hidden gems
Amrut	2pm	05-Oct	Q&A with Amrut’s Head of Distillation, Ashok Chokalingam	A regular and much-loved presence at the Whisky Show in past years, come and chat with Ashok about the Amrut range and the company's new distillery.
Benriach	3pm	05-Oct	New Benriach portfolio tasting	Join Brand Ambassador Stewart Buchanan to discover "A World of Flavour".
The Whisky Exchange	4pm	05-Oct	The New Colour of Rum	Why are bartenders and rum aficionado's getting so excited about White rum? Daniele Biondi and Angelo Casenna of Velier tell you why.
Glenturret	5pm	05-Oct	An insight into production at The Glenturret Distillery	A conversation with Ian Renwick, The Glenturret Distillery Manager.
Mount Gay	5pm	05-Oct	Mount Gay Rum: Meet the Master Blender	Join Mount Gay’s Master Blender Trudiann Branker for a live Q&A with Global Brand Ambassador Miguel Smith, taking a closer look at the distillery’s brand-new limited edition: The Port Cask Expression.
The Glenrothes	5pm	05-Oct	Glenrothes Soleo Collection	Join industry legend Ronnie Cox as he tastes through The Glenrothes Soleo collection.
The Macallan	5pm	05-Oct	The Macallan Edition 6	Learn about the inspiration behind the new The Macallan Edition 6, featuring Robert Mitchell, Ghillie at The Macallan Estate.
Tobermory	5pm	05-Oct	Ledaig: an introduction into Tobermory’s peated expressions	Brand Home Manager Olivier Maclean dives in to the world of Ledaig – Tobermory Distillery’s signature peated age-statement whiskies: the 10-year-old and the 18-year-old expression.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	05-Oct	The Good, The Bad & The Beautiful – Ambassadors We Love	Have fun dramming around with our favourite whisky ambassadors: Georgie Bell, Stewart Buchanan and Colin Dunn.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	05-Oct	Discover Scotland: Campbeltown	Down from 30 distilleries at its height 100 years ago to just three today, what Campbeltown so iconic in the eyes of many whisky lovers – with Springbank's Grant MacPherson, Glen Scotia's Iain McAlister and TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott.
Chivas Brothers and Irish Distillers	6pm	05-Oct	Scotch vs Irish: Cocktails	Two Ambassadors compete to decide which is best: Scotch Whisky or Irish Whiskey! Who walks away with the crown? You decide!
Redbreast	6pm	05-Oct	Live History of Redbreast, Gilbey’s and Midleton followed by live Q&A	Looking back through the years of Redbreast from the beginning with W&A Gilbey and their relationship with Bow Street right through to the re-birth of Redbreast and The new Mildeton Distillery.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company	6pm	05-Oct	Deck The Halls With Boutique-y Whisky	Global Brand Ambassador, Dave Worthington reveals Boutique-y Whisky’s 2020 Advent Calendar and the best Boutique-y gifts to place under the tree this year.
Sekforde	6pm	05-Oct	Add a mixer to my whisky? WTF! I bet Sekforde changes your mind	Neat whisky rocks. But, neat doesn't always work. We need a way to drink whisky when everyone else is on a G&T. Hear how we made it happen.
Glen Grant	6pm	05-Oct	A Conversation With Scotland’s Longest-Serving Distiller	Join a discussion with Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm and Global Ambassador Robin Coupar, as they dive into the pats 60 years of The Glen Grant.
Balblair	6pm	05-Oct	Live Q+A with Distillery Manager John MacDonald	Join Balblair’s very own distillery manager John MacDonald for a captivating tasting of the full Balblair range along with a live Q+A session.
Speciality Brands	6.30pm	05-Oct	Higher or Lower – exploring the importance of ABV	Join Whisky Ambassador Nathan Shearer to explore how ABV affects flavour and texture in three pairs of whiskies – each pair is the same product bottled at two different ABVs.
The Whisky Exchange	6.45pm	05-Oct	Worming Around	Ever wanted to know more about worm tubs? Well here is your chance to geek out and find out what these copper snakes do with whisky writer Dave Broom.
Redbreast	7pm	05-Oct	Introduction to Redbreast Irish Whiskey- Triple Pack Tasting	Brand Ambassador Ronan Collins will bring guests through Redbreast 12 Year Old, Lustau and 15 Year Old – the Redbreast Triple Tasting Pack. Ronan will also include the Redbreast higher styles including The Whisky Exchange Redbreast Single Cask to keep focus on this amazing release.
The Whisky Exchange	7pm	05-Oct	Sukhinder's Whisky Show Pack	Taste through this incredible range of 25 year old whiskies with TWE co-founder Sukhinder Singh and TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott.
The Whisky Exchange	8pm	05-Oct	Debunking White, Gold and Dark Rum – Rum Classifications	White, gold and dark are words commonly used to describe rum – find out why we are fighting to get rid of these terms and what we are suggesting instead. Hosted by The Whisky Exchange Head Buyer Dawn Davies MW.

Tuesday 6 october

Exhibitor	Start Time	Date	Session Name	Session Description
Black Tot	11.30am	06-Oct	Coffee & Rum with Black Tot Rum & Special Guests!	Join Black Tot Rum Global Ambassador, Mitch Wilson, for your morning coffee and rum chat. Got a question about rum? Here’s your chance to ask! Expect special guests from the rum industry for a rum chat and to answer your questions!
The Whisky Exchange	12.30pm	06-Oct	Legislation: Help or hindrance?	Is legislation there to protect or does it stifle innovation? Hear from three experts for who legislation is very important and why.
Diageo	1pm	06-Oct	The Flora & Fauna Whisky Session	Join Diageo Whisky AmbassadorsColin Dunn and TJ Littlejohn for a virtual tasting of the current Flora & Fauna whisky range. Colin and TJ will be talking and tasting everything about these hidden gems.
Kavalan	1pm	06-Oct	Q&A and Virtual Tour	Get an introduction to the multi-award-winning Taiwanese whisky range with the Global and UK Ambassadors for Kavalan and a virtual tour around the distillery.
Glen Moray	4pm	06-Oct	Glen Moray Cask Experimentation Masterclass	Curiosity around flavour and cask maturation has always been encouraged at Glen Moray. Join Head of Whisky Creation Dr Kirstie McCallum to discover Glen Moray’s various cask offerings.
Bunnahabhain	4pm	06-Oct	Celebrating Bunnahabhain’s breathtaking aged statements	Adored by whisky lovers worldwide, the Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old, 18 Year Old and 25 Year Old are the perfect drams that showcase the true essence of the distillery.
Old Pulteney	4pm	06-Oct	Live Q+A with Distillery Manager Malcolm Waring	Join Old Pulteney Distillery Manager Malcolm Waring for a very special live Q&A session as he talks all things Wick, maritime and Old Pulteney.
The Whisky Exchange	4pm	06-Oct	Ireland – Land of Innovation	Ireland is the land of  whiskey innovation – join three Irish legends to find out why the Emerald Isle is blazing a trail.
The Whisky Exchange	4.15pm	06-Oct	Dunder vs Sour Mash	From two very different countries come two similar practices that really affect a spirit's flavour. Learn more about what they are and what they do with The Whisky Exchange Head Buyer Dawn Davies MW.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	06-Oct	Discover Scotland: Coastal Influence	What difference does the sea make? Find out why coastal whiskies are so unique with TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott, Diageo Brand Ambassador Colin Dunn and Balblair Distillery Manager John MacDonald.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	06-Oct	Investing in Whisky - A Blind Tasting	With a combined total of more than 50 years in the industry, there’s no-one better to show you how to invest in the perfect whisky than TWE co-founder Sukhinder Singh, Whisky.Auction director Isabel Graham-Yooll and TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott.
Depaz	6pm	06-Oct	Depaz Rhum Agricole Tasting	Discover Depaz’s core range of agricole rhums, from white all the way up to XO.
Powers	6pm	06-Oct	Irish Whiskey Cocktails with Powers Whiskey	Brand Ambassador Ronan Collins will make give cocktails step-by-step, using Powers Gold Label Distillers Cut and Powers John’s Lane.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company	6pm	06-Oct	Storytime with Boutique-y Dave	Settle down with Global Brand Ambassador Dave Worthington as he delves into the stories behind some of Boutique-y Whisky’s most iconic label illustrations.
Glen Grant	6pm	06-Oct	Discover The Glen Grant: Speyside’s Best-hidden Secret	Legendary Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm and Global Ambassador Robin Coupar present the whiskies and stories of The Glen Grant.
The Whisky Exchange	6.45pm	06-Oct	Discover Scotland: Southern Highlands	Take a trip around the southern Highlands of Scotland to discover what there is to offer with TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott.
The Whisky Exchange	7pm	06-Oct	The Long Death of Blends	Are blends dead in the water or is there still life in the old dog yet? Join Dave Broom, Diageo's Tom Jones, Compass Box's John Glaser and Chivas Brothers' Sandy Hyslop as they talk innovation and activation in blending today.
The Whisky Exchange	8pm	06-Oct	Whisky And Popcorn Pairing	Whisky and popcorn: the perfect match? A food pairing with a twist – this tasting may just surprise you!

Wednesday 7 October

Exhibitor	Start Time	Date	Session Name	Session Description
Black Tot	11.30am	07-Oct	Coffee & Rum with Black Tot Rum & Special Guests!	Join Black Tot Rum Global Ambassador, Mitch Wilson, for your morning coffee and rum chat. Got a question about rum? Here’s your chance to ask! Expect special guests from the rum industry for a rum chat and to answer your questions!
Nikka	12pm	07-Oct	A Journey through Nikka’s Heritage	The Nikka Distilling Company has a long history of making top-quality malts, grains and blends. Explore a range of these, including a discontinued pure malt.
Powers	12pm	07-Oct	Single Pot Still – Live from the Irish Whiskey Academy	Discussing and exploring all things of making Irish Whiskey from grain to glass.
Benriach	1pm	07-Oct	New Benriach Portfolio Tasting	Join Brand Ambassador Stewart Buchanan to discover "A World of Flavour".
The Whisky Exchange	1pm	07-Oct	Yield vs Flavour – Can we not have both?	Maximum yield means minimum flavour, or does it?
Amrut	2pm	07-Oct	Q&A with Amrut’s Head of Distillation, Ashok Chokalingam	A regular and much-loved presence at the Whisky Show in past years, come and chat with Ashok about the Amrut range and the company's new distillery.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company	3pm	07-Oct	How The World Drinks Whisky with Dave Worthington & Kristiane Sherry	Global Brand Ambassador Dave Worthington invites you on a whizz around the whisky world with Kristiane Sherry, Editor at Master of Malt. Together, they’ll be uncovering the delights to be found in whisky cocktails and highball serves.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company	3pm	07-Oct	How The World Drinks Whisky with Dave Worthington & Kristiane Sherry	Global Brand Ambassador, Dave Worthington invites you on a whizz around the whisky world with Kristiane Sherry, Editor at Master of Malt. Together, they’ll be uncovering the delights to be found in whisky cocktails and highball serves.
Deanston	3pm	07-Oct	Champions of the Industrious Spirit: Welcome to Deanston	Master Distiller Stephen Woodcock and Master Blender Julieann Fernandez share the meaning of Deanston’s industrious spirit during this one hour session.
The Whisky Exchange	4pm	07-Oct	Compass Box 20th Anniversary	Celebrate this special 20th Anniversary with Compass Box whisky maker John Glaser and the people that made us re think what whisky can be.
The Whisky Exchange	4.15pm	07-Oct	The Four Pillars of Rum	Yes, you may have long-since mastered the terroirs of your favourite whisky regions, but it’s time to branch further afield. The rum world is awash with misinformation and generic terminology that seems to be willingly keeping those who aren’t already in the know, firmly in the dark. In this tasting set, we look at some of the key rum pillars from the Caribbean – Trinidad, Barbados, Guyana, and Jamaica. We'll look at their individual characteristics and how The Whisky Exchange rum categorisation is helping to make sense of the vastly confusing world of rum.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	07-Oct	Innovation and Scotch Whisky	Is Scottish whisky standing still or is it moving forward? Take a look behind the scenes to see what is really happening with Inchdairnie's Ian Palmer, Diageo's Richard Cowley, Ardbeg's Brendan McCarron and whiksy writer Dave Broom.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	07-Oct	Grain is Great	This often neglected style of whisky can produce some of the world's best – find out why with TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott.
The Whisky Exchange	6.45pm	07-Oct	What's in the Wood	Distillers are experimenting more and more with wood that is not just oak. We'll be talking to Westland, WhistlePig and Ichiro's Malts to learn more about the types of wood they use – with TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott.
Redbreast	6pm	07-Oct	History of Redbreast, Gilbey’s and Midleton followed by live Q&A	Looking back through the years of Redbreast from the beginning with W&A Gilbey and their relationship with Bow Street right through to the re-birth of Redbreast and The New Mildeton Distillery.
Glenturret	7pm	07-Oct	Scarcity: The Glenturret 25 & 30 year old	The Glenturret whisky creates small batches of whisky across our whole range.  Join Brand Ambassador Jamie Morrison as he talks through the distillery's 25- and 30-year-old whiskies, their scarcity, background and taste.
Redbreast	7pm	07-Oct	Introduction to Redbreast Irish Whiskey- Triple Pack Tasting	Brand Ambassador Ronan Collins will bring guests through Redbreast 12 Year Old, Lustau, 15 Year Old – the Redbreast Triple Tasting Pack. Ronan will also include the Redbreast higher styles including The Whisky Exchange Redbreast Single Cask.
The Whisky Exchange	7pm	07-Oct	Good Sulphur v Bad Sulphur	What is sulphur, what does it do and why do we love and hate it? Join Inver House's Stuart Harvey, Diageo's Stuart Morrison, Privateer Rum's Maggie Campbell and TWE Head Buyer Dawn Davies to geek out with a sulphur-heavy session.
Old Pulteney	8pm	07-Oct	Old Pulteney Masterclass	Join Global Brand Ambassador and Brand Outreach Manager Lukasz Dynowiak for a virtual journey through all things Old Pulteney, including a tasting of the core range.

Thursday 8 October 2020

Exhibitor	Start Time	Date	Session Name	Session Description
Black Tot	11.30am	08-Oct	Coffee & Rum with Black Tot Rum & Special Guests!	Join Black Tot Rum Global Ambassador, Mitch Wilson, for your morning coffee and rum chat. Got a question about rum? Here’s your chance to ask! Expect special guests from the rum industry for a rum chat and to answer your questions!
That Boutique-y Whisky Company	12pm	08-Oct	Deck The Halls With Boutique-y Whisky	Global Brand Ambassador Dave Worthington reveals Boutique-y Whisky’s 2020 Advent Calendar and the best Boutique-y gifts to place under the tree this year.
The Whisky Exchange	1pm	08-Oct	Ones to Watch – The Southern Hemisphere	Who are the new kids on the block making waves in the wonderful world of whisky? Meet Rachel Thomson from Thomson Whisky, and Andrew Fitzgerald and Ben Bowles from Gospel Distillery, two of our our ones to watch.
The Whisky Exchange	1.45pm	08-Oct	India Uncovered	India has always had a love for whisky. Understand the different styles and flavours from this fascinating land with TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott.
Benriach	3pm	08-Oct	New Benriach portfolio tasting	Join Brand Ambassador Stewart Buchanan to discover "A World of Flavour".
Deanston	3pm	08-Oct	Toasting the Makers Since 1966: What Deanston stands for	Master Distiller Stephen Woodcock and Master Blender Julieann Fernandez share the impact of Deanston’s community on its whisky.
Glen Moray	4pm	08-Oct	Glen Moray Aged Casks Masterclass	Discover Glen Moray’s range of age-statement expressions with Global Brand Ambassador Iain Allan. From the yet to be released Glen Moray 30 Year Old to the recently released 13-year-old Madeira matured.
Powers	4pm	08-Oct	Live History and Q&A with Irish Distillers Head Archivist Carol Quinn	Carol and Brand Ambassador Ronan Collins will talk through the rich history of Powers Irish Whiskey followed by a Q&A.
The Whisky Exchange	4pm	08-Oct	Provenance of the Casks	Where you source your it, what was in it before and how it was made are crucial in selecting a cask and its quality. Let’s talk wood with people who think wood matters – with wine makers Ken Forrester and Olivier Humbrecht, whisky maker John Glaser, cask specialist Dr Magali Picard, writer Dave Broom and TWE head buyer Dawn Davies.
Mortlach	5.30pm	08-Oct	Mortlach Masterclass	Join Brand Ambassador Colin Dunn and Master Blender Stuart Morrison on a journey exploring six releases from Mortlach Distillery.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	08-Oct	Mortlach Masterclass: The Beast of Dufftown	Join Diageo's Stuart Morrison  and Colin Dunn as they explore the Beast of Dufftown.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	08-Oct	Black Tot Deconstructed	Explore the individual components of Black Tot rum, and learn more about what makes this rum tick – includes the rums from Barbados, Guyana and Jamaica that make up the final Black Tot blend.
East London Liquor Company	5.50pm	08-Oct	For the Glass, Not the Bottle: East London Whisky Panel	A look behind East London Liquor Co’s latest whisky release, from malt to barrel, still to glass, with a glance into wider industry trends for whisky drinkers to look out for.
The Whisky Exchange	6.45pm	08-Oct	Discover Scotland: Northern Highlands	The northern Highlands offer a wealth of whisky styles – find your favourite with TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott.
Chivas Brothers	7pm	08-Oct	Blending Masterclass	Fancy yourself a Master Blender? Create your own signature blend from a range of malt and grain whiskies with different flavour profiles.
The Lakes Distillery	7pm	08-Oct	The Life of a Blender: live from The Lakes’ Whisky Studio	Behind the scenes of the whiskymaker’s studio – delve into the thoughts of Dhavall Gandhi as he guides you through his blending process.
Balblair	7pm	08-Oct	Balblair Masterclass	Join the late shift with International Beverage Brand Ambassador Gregor Stirling for a captivating journey through time with Balblair, the oldest functioning distillery in the Highlands.
The Whisky Exchange	7pm	08-Oct	Whisky Terroir: A Con?	Can spirits have Terroir or is it all just talk?  With TWE head buyer Dawn Davies, drinks expert Steve Olson, Velier Rum's Daniele Biondi, Nc'nean's Annabel Thomas and Diageo's Dr Nick Morgan. This will get interesting...
The Whisky Exchange	8pm	08-Oct	Loch Lomond – Flavour Through Distillation Tasting	Loch Lomond is a recently awakened sleeping giant. Join master blender Michael Henry and TWE Ambassador Billy Abbott to explore the distillery's spirit.

Friday 9 October

Exhibitor	Start Time	Date	Session Name	Session Description
Black Tot	11.30am	09-Oct	Coffee & Rum with Black Tot Rum & Special Guests!	Join Black Tot Rum Global Ambassador, Mitch Wilson, for your morning coffee and rum chat. Got a question about rum? Here’s your chance to ask! Expect special guests from the rum industry for a rum chat and to answer your questions!
Nikka	12pm	09-Oct	A Journey through Nikka’s Heritage	The Nikka Distilling Company has a long history of making top quality malts, grains and blends. Explore a range of these, including a discontinued pure malt.
Old Pulteney	12pm	09-Oct	Live Q&A with Distillery Manager Malcolm Waring	Join Old Pulteney’s very own Malcolm Waring for a very special live Q&A session as he talks all things Wick, maritime and Old Pulteney.
Kavalan	1pm	09-Oct	Q&A and Virtual Tour	Get an introduction to the multi-award-winning Taiwanese whisky range with the Global and UK Ambassadors for Kavalan, and a virtual tour around the distillery.
Balblair	1pm	09-Oct	Live Q+A with Distillery Manager John MacDonald	Join Balblair’s John MacDonald for a captivating tasting of the full Balblair range along with a live Q&A session.
The Whisky Exchange	1pm	09-Oct	Three Evolving Distillers	Dave Broom will be joined by Euan Mitchell of Arran, Ashok Chokalingam of Amrut and Andrea Wilson of Michter's to discuss how these three award-winning distilleries are adapting to the ever-changing world of whisky.
Benriach	2pm	09-Oct	New Benriach portfolio tasting	Join Brand Ambassador Stewart Buchanan to discover "A World of Flavour"
The Whisky Exchange	2.30pm	09-Oct	Terroir of the Cellar	The terroir of the cellar is very important in the ageing process.  Understand what effect it has and why, as we look at the famous cellars of Cognac, the humid ones of the Far East and the heartland of bourbon country.
The Whisky Exchange	3pm	09-Oct	Discover indies – Signatory	Here at The Whisky Exchange we are lucky to be able to work closely with Signatory to pick some beautiful exclusive casks – join us to take a look at some of the new ones and some past favourites
The Whisky Exchange	4.15pm	09-Oct	World Series: Ireland Today	The face of Irish whisky is changing rapidly. Join TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott to discover what's new in the Emerald Isle.
Balblair	4pm	09-Oct	Balblair Masterclass	Join Global Brand Ambassador and Brand Outreach Manager Lukasz Dynowiak for a virtual journey through all things Balblair, including a tasting of the core range.
The Whisky Exchange	4pm	09-Oct	Rum and the Raw Material - With Luca Gargano	What you produce your spirit from has a huge impact on the final flavour. Join the king of rum himself, Velier's Luca Gargano, as he talks sugarcane.
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery	5pm	09-Oct	Barrel Aging Beer with SOY and Wold Top Brewery	Join Joe from SOY and Alex from Wold Top Brewery for a Friday-evening barrel-aged pint, discussing how Wold Top and SOY work closely together.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	09-Oct	One of the Greatest Whisky Collections in the World	A one of a kind chance to tour The Whisky Exchange’s Co-founder, Sukhinder Singh’s private collection. A truly incredible sight, Sukhinder will take you through some of his favourites along with a few gems sure to entice all whisky lovers.
The Whisky Exchange	5.30pm	09-Oct	Discover Scotland: Secret Speyside	Speyside has more distilleries than any other region, so you can be forgiven for not knowing all of them. Uncover some hidden gems in this class with TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott.
The Whisky Exchange	6.45pm	09-Oct	Whisky of the Year 2020	Help us decide what the Whisky of the Year 2021 will be in this blind tasting of the finalists
That Boutique-y Whisky Company	6pm	09-Oct	Boutique-y Antique-y with Dave Worthington	Global Brand Ambassador Dave Worthington dusts off and digs into Boutique-y Whisky’s archives. Unearthing our oldest bottlings, our wisest bottlings and our little-known ventures too. Bring your own Boutique-y bottle to the session for Dave to tell you more.
Redbreast	7pm	09-Oct	Q&A with Billy Leighton: Master Blender of The Midleton Distillery	With a focus on Redbreast, Billy and Brand Ambassador Ronan Collins will speak through the history of the modern Redbreast, Dream Casks and of course The Whisky Exchange Single Cask. Burning questions from guests will be answered along with Billy waxing lyrical about Redbreast and his role in creating this whiskey.
The Glenlivet	7pm	09-Oct	The Distilleries of Speyside with Alan Winchester	Taste the Glenlivet range with master Distiller Alan Winchester and discover the rare distilleries of Speyside old and new.
The Whisky Exchange	7pm	09-Oct	Discovering English Whisky	There are many distilleries opening in England right now – join TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott to discover both the old and the new.