Fortify Me: Understanding Wine Casks
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 11.00am
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.
Whisky 101 With Billy Abbott
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 11.15am
Join our very own Billy Abbott as he guides you through a beginner's guide to whisky session.
Coffee & Rum with Black Tot Rum & Special Guests!
Brought to you by Black TotStarts at 11.30am
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 join us and ask! Throughout the week, Mitch will be joined by special guests from the rum industry for a rum chat and to answer your questions!
GlenAllachie Distillery and Warehouse Tour
Brought to you by GlenAllachieStarts at 11.30am
Mixers made for whisky and rum – how can this be done?
Brought to you by SekfordeStarts at 11.30am
Meet mixers tailored to different spirits. Created solely to show off the spirit’s unique character. Watch out G&Ts it’s whiskies time.
The Dalmore Cask Finish Tasting
Brought to you by The DalmoreStarts at 11.30am
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.
Rum 101 with Black Tot Rum!
Brought to you by Black TotStarts at 12.00pm
Join Black Tot Rum Global Ambassador, Mitch Wilson, for a daily download of rum knowledge. Over the course of the week we’ll be tackling some of the rum industry’s common misconceptions, and giving you the basics you need to start your rum journey. Each day there will be different topics and look out for some very special rum guests joining throughout the week! Today we’ll be looking at the misconceptions of rum categorisation, and why ‘white/gold/dark’ is NOT a great way of describing rum!
Bruichladdich: Cask Exploration
Brought to you by BruichladdichStarts at 12.00pm
With over 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.
Live chat and the distillery tour from the Chichibu distillery #1-Yumi, Brand Amabssador and Soma, production dept.
Brought to you by ChichibuStarts at 12.00pm
20 Years Selling Suntory with Zoran Peric
Brought to you by House of SuntoryStarts at 12.00pm
An interview with long-term International Ambassador Zoran Peric, discussing what has changed over the last 20 years in Japanese Whisky.
Jura Distillery Exclusive Tasting
Brought to you by JuraStarts at 12.00pm
Join Mark Bruce live from Jura for a guided tasting of Jura core including a couple of special drams!
Live Boutique-y Whisky World Tasting Pack
Brought to you by That Boutique-y Whisky CompanyStarts at 12.00pm
Global Brand Ambassador, Dave Worthington, conducts a live tasting of the Boutique-y Whisky Tasting Pack, available to buy now on The Whisky Exchange! Plus, a Boutique-y surprise to be revealed.
Introduction to Asian Whisky
Brought to you by Amrut, Kavalan & NikkaStarts at 12.30pm
Join Stef on a whistlestop tour around some of Asia’s most exciting whiskies. Hear from Japanese, Taiwanese & Indian producers and find out how the country influences the flavour.
Boutique-y Afternoon Tea
Brought to you by That Boutique-y Whisky CompanyStarts at 12.30pm
Take a break with Boutique-y Dave and Dr Whisky as they play their silly whisky games and give you the chance to win prizes!
Climate: A Part of the Barrel's Terroir
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 12.30pm
Where you age your spirit will have an effect on the end flavour. Discover more about how and why with Dave Broom
Arran Masterclass
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 12.30pm
Join the irrepressible Mariella Romano, Arran Distillery's Global Brand Ambassador, as she takes you on a journey to discover the new look Arran.
The Flavours of Fettercairn
Brought to you by FettercairnStarts at 1.00pm
Join Andrew Lennie on a Fettercairn Flavour journey. We will be sharing drams from our core range, celebrating almost 200 years of whisky making
Old Pulteney Masterclass
Brought to you by Old PulteneyStarts at 1.00pm
Join International Beverage Brand Ambassador, Gregor Stirling for what will be a captivating journey through time at Old Pulteney, one of the most northerly located distilleries on mainland Scotland.
Sustainability and The Scotch Industry
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 1.00pm
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 McEwan and TWE Head Buyer Dawn Davies.
MaltsterMind - Elixir Distillers Quiz
Brought to you by Elixir DistillersStarts at 1.00pm
Daily whisky quiz with a chance to win a bottle
Ronnie’s Reserve Tasting with Ronnie Cox
Brought to you by BBRStarts at 1.30pm
Join industry legends, Ronnie Cox as he tastes through his recent Ronnie’s Reserve Range of Single Malt whiskies.
Brendan McCarron – A Piece of Cake
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 1.45pm
The launch of the new Glenmorangie expression was a piece of Cake – join Brendan McCarron to understand why.
New Benriach portfolio tasting
Brought to you by BenriachStarts at 2.00pm
Join Stewart Buchanan to discover "A world of Flavour"
Taste of Islay
Brought to you by Diageo - Taste of IslayStarts at 2.00pm
Join Colin Dunn on a virtual trip around the greatest Whisky island in the world, ISLAY, taking in whiskies from Caol Ila, Lagavulin and Port Ellen, listening to stories and sampling great expressions from these 3 Distilleries. Guaranteed to be “ Smokin’
The Balvenie: Casking the difference
Brought to you by The BalvenieStarts at 2.00pm
Join The Balvenie’s UK Brand Ambassador Alwynne Gwilt – aka: The Miss Whisky – on a journey through the brand’s range, exploring how cask finishes have come to define The Balvenie releases that whisky lovers know and love around the world. Learn about the origins of the range, how David Stewart MBE has helped put this style of whisky making on the map, and why each cask makes a big difference on the final taste.
The Dalmore Aged Range Tasting
Brought to you by The DalmoreStarts at 2.00pm
Join Stephen Martin, Global Brand Ambassador for The Dalmore, on a guided tasting of the Aged Range including the 21 years old, exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Introducing Watt Whisky
Brought to you by Watt WhiskyStarts at 2.00pm
Mark introduces you to the first 5 casks released by Watt Whisky.
For the Love of Islay
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 2.30pm
Join TWE co-founder Sukhinder Singh, as he guides you through his favourite whisky region he loves.
A truly remarkable insight into all things Benromach with Susan Colville
Brought to you by BenromachStarts at 3.00pm
Join Susan, Brand Home Manager, with a dram for an in-depth look at all things Benromach Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery tasting pack
Brought to you by Buffalo Trace DistilleryStarts at 3.00pm
Chris Moore takes you through Buffalo Trace Distillery tasting pack.
Q&A - 10 in 10 / Laura MacDonald plus guests
Brought to you by JuraStarts at 3.00pm
Making Michter’s with Maturation Supervisor, Katherine O’Nan
Brought to you by Michter’sStarts at 3.00pm
Focus on the magic that happens as whiskey ages in a barrel warehouse and learn about air drying, seasoning, toasting/charring oak, barrel entry proof, and heat cycling.
The approach to blending
Brought to you by Milk & HoneyStarts at 3.00pm
In conversation, Tomer (M&H Distillery) and Dhavall (Lake Distillery) discuss individual approaches to blending
Rye We Like It
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 3.00pm
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.
Source of Flavour with Stewart Buchanan and Douglas Cook
Brought to you by BenriachStarts at 4.00pm
FOR THE GLASS, NOT THE BOTTLE: EAST LONDON WHISKY PANEL
Brought to you by East London Liquor CompanyStarts at 4.00pm
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.
It’s All Fun & Games Til Someone Bottles A Whisky…
Brought to you by Elixir DistillersStarts at 4.00pm
The trials and tribulations of an independent bottler! Join Ollie Chilton & Julie Hamilton and explore the Elixir Distillers tasting pack.
Q&A - 10 in 10 / Andrew Lennie plus guests
Brought to you by FettercairnStarts at 4.00pm
Discover The Glen Grant: Speyside’s Best-Hidden Secret
Brought to you by Glen GrantStarts at 4.00pm
Join a discussion with Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm and Global Ambassador Robin Coupar, as they dive into The Glen Grant’s last 60 years
Glen Moray Aged Casks Masterclass
Brought to you by Glen MorayStarts at 4.00pm
Discover Glen Moray’s range of aged statement expressions with Iain Allan. From the yet to be released 30YO, to our recently released 13-year-old Madeira matured.
Mount Gay 'More Than A Rum’
Brought to you by Mount GayStarts at 4.00pm
Join Miguel Smith, Mount Gay Rum’s Global Brand Ambassador, for adeepdive into the distillery’s most coveted limited edition releases. Whilst learning about the rich Bajan heritage of the world’s oldest running rum distillery, you will taste through: XO,Pot Still Rum, XO: The Peat Smoke Expression, along withan exclusive preview of the brand new Port Cask Expression.
The making of Middleton Single Pot still Irish Whisky
Brought to you by PowersStarts at 4.00pm
A short video into the Milling, mashing, Fermentation, Distillation and Maturation
All about Malt, with Spirit of Yorkshire and Muntons Maltsters.
Brought to you by Spirit of Yorkshire DistilleryStarts at 4.00pm
Join SOY Co-Founders and Tim at Muntons Malt as they discuss the importance of barley and malt when making exceptional single malt whisky.
The Macallan x El Celler de Can Roca
Brought to you by The MacallanStarts at 4.00pm
An exciting new collaboration between The Macallan and the 3 Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca with David Sinclair, Head of Prestige for The Macallan
All About The Barley
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 4.00pm
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.
Rum and Popcorn Pairing
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 4.15pm
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.
The making of Middleton Single Pot still Irish whiskey
Brought to you by RedbreastStarts at 4:00pm
A short video into the Milling, mashing, Fermentation, Distillation and Maturation
Johnnie Walker Luxury Tasting
Brought to you by Johnnie WalkerStarts at 5.00pm
Discover some of the luxury whiskies in the Johnnie Walker portfolio, with blends created from rare whiskies and some now closed distilleries
Say Hello to Jura
Brought to you by JuraStarts at 5.00pm
Chat with Mark Bruce all about life on Jura. Mark (originally from Australia) made the move to the remote island from London in 2019.
Live From Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery with Vicky Fugitte
Brought to you by Michter’sStarts at 5.00pm
Join Visitor Experience Manager Vicky as she takes you through Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery, highlighting all of the guest experiences.
The World’s Best Single Malts
Brought to you by TeelingStarts at 5.00pm
Join Global Brand Ambassador, Robert Caldwell as he introduces our range of award winning Single Malts including our latest release in The Renaissance Single Malt series aged in Australian Shiraz Barrels
Q&A 10 in 10 / Daryl Haldane plus guests
Brought to you by The DalmoreStarts at 5.00pm
Defining island artistry – Tobermory’s unpeated single malts
Brought to you by TobermoryStarts at 5.00pm
Olivier Maclean introduces two of Tobermory’s unpeated single malts: the 12 year old and the exquisite 2007 11 year old Sherry Cask Finish.
Westland Distillery: Outposts at the Edge of Whiskey
Brought to you by WestlandStarts at 5.00pm
Since 2010 Westland has pushed the boundaries of single malt whiskey into unchartered territory.
Old vs New Masterclass
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 5.30pm
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.
Journey of repack of Benriach with Rachel Barrie and Douglas Cook
Brought to you by BenriachStarts at 6.00pm
Cocktails at Home with Blanton’s
Brought to you by Blanton’s BourbonStarts at 6.00pm
Learn how to make several cocktails at home using Blanton’s Bourbon
Cocktails at Home with Blanton’s
Brought to you by BlantonsStarts at 6.00pm
Learn with Blanton’s Mixologist, Justin Keating how to make several classic cocktails at home with Blanton’s Bourbon.
Bourbon Legends tasting pack
Brought to you by Buffalo Trace DistilleryStarts at 6.00pm
Chris Moore takes you through the Bourbon Legends tasting pack.
The Art and Craft of Blending - Uncovering the Secrets of Chivas Regal Extra
Brought to you by ChivasStarts at 6.00pm
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.
Mythbusters with Elements of Islay
Brought to you by Elixir DistillersStarts at 6.00pm
Katy Kennedy geeks out on PPM with Adam McCudden – Chartered Chemist, head of Manchester Whisky Club and author of the Pyromaniacs blog.
30 Years at Fettercairn
Brought to you by FettercairnStarts at 6.00pm
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
A Conversation With Scotland’s Longest-Serving Distiller
Brought to you by Glen GrantStarts at 6.00pm
Legendary Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm and Global Ambassador Robin Coupar present the whiskies and stories of The Glen Grant
Gordon & MacPhail and Glen Grant; A remarkable pairing
Brought to you by Gordon & MacPhailStarts at 6.00pm
Join International Sales Director, David King for an in-depth look at the lasting relationship with Glen Grant Distillery
Highland Park Cask Strength
Brought to you by Highland ParkStarts at 6.00pm
Join us to learn more about the new unique offering from Highland Park with ‘Cask Strength’, whisky in its purest form from the cask. Martin/Gordon will discuss what makes Cask Strength whiskies special followed by a tasting of the new whisky from the world famous Orcadian distillery
Irish Whiskey Bonding Masterclass with J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey
Brought to you by J.J. Corry Irish WhiskeyStarts at 6.00pm
Join the founder of J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey
Teeling Small Batch Collaborations hosted by James Kilgannon
Brought to you by TeelingStarts at 6.00pm
James will talk you through our Small Batch Collaborations with like minded producers who push the boundaries of innovation within their industries.
Foursquare – the Rum of the Moment
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 6.45pm
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
Tasting and Q&A with Amrut UK Ambassador, Stef Holt
Brought to you by AmrutStarts at 7.00pm
Live Chat / Whisky and Music / Andrew Lennie
Brought to you by FettercairnStarts at 7.00pm
Aberfeldy & Royal Brackla Exceptional Cask
Brought to you by John Dewar & SonsStarts at 7.00pm
An exploration of an age statement whisky followed by expressions from the Exceptional Casks series within the Aberfeldy and Royal Brackla Highland whisky ranges.
Jura Pub Lock In
Brought to you by JuraStarts at 7.00pm
Join Mark Bruce and Stephen Martin live from the Jura Hotel to talk through Jura Seven Wood, Jura 18 years old and the Distillery Exclusive.
Live Tasting with Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery
Brought to you by Spirit of Yorkshire DistilleryStarts at 7.00pm
Join Co-Founder David and Whisky Director Joe for a live tasting session, with a focus on how we choose and source our casks and why.
Teeling Small Batch Collaborations hosted by Chris Hayes
Brought to you by TeelingStarts at 7.00pm
Chris will talk you through our Small Batch Collaborations with like minded producers who push the boundaries of innovation within their industries.
Q&A 10 in 10 / Daryl Haldane plus guests
Brought to you by The DalmoreStarts at 7.00pm
America – Ones to Watch
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 7.00pm
Mark Gillespie talks to some of the whisky makers to watch on the American whisky scene
Elixir and One Nation Under Whisky
Brought to you by Elixir DistillersStarts at 7.30pm
Ollie Chilton shares a dram and chats to the Head Honchos at Single Cask Nation
Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton – A Kentucky Gentleman
Brought to you by Blanton’s BourbonStarts at 8.00pm
Learn about the man that inspired the world’s first single barrel Bourbon, Colonel Albert B. Blanton and how we influenced Elmer T. Lee, the creator of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon.
Tasting and Q&A with Kavalan UK Ambassador, Nathan Shearer
Brought to you by KavalanStarts at 8.00pm
Talisker Old Fashioned 2 ways
Brought to you by TaliskerStarts at 8.00pm
An evening with The Dalmore and Davidoff
Brought to you by The DalmoreStarts at 8.00pm
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.
Discover Scotland: The Islands
Brought to you by The Whisky ExchangeStarts at 8.00pm
Take a trip around the islands of Scotland to see what beauties lie off the mainland – with TWE drinks ambassador Billy Abbott.