Friday 1 October
5pm – The Perfect Highball Whiskies
What Whisky makes the best highballs? Japan and Scotland battle it out to become the Whisky Show’s perfect highball! You choose the winner.
6pm – Whisky 101
If you want to get your head around the basics of whisky, join us for a whistle stop tour to kick start your whisky journey!
7pm – Uncorked Whisky Sessions: The Gameshow with That Boutiquey Whisky Company!
That Boutiquey Whisky Company presents a series of silly, whisky-soaked games with whisky-themed prizes, hosted by whisky-fueled hosts, Boutique-y Dave and Dr. Whisky.
8pm – What is American Single Malt
Dave Broom talks to Westland’s Matt Hofmann and Westward’s Miles Monroe about exactly what Single Malt American Whisky is and why it's so important that it becomes recognised in its own right.
Saturday 2 October
12.30pm – Whisky in Pop Culture
Dave Broom discusses with Nicholas Morgan one of the most talked about themes in his latest book, “Everything You Need to Know About Whisky”: the role that whisky plays in popular culture.
1.30pm – ‘A Long Stride’ with Charlie Maclean MBE and Nicholas Morgan
We talk to the legendary Charlie Maclean MBE about his 30+ years in the whisky industry.
2.30pm – All about the Koji
Join Billy Abbott and sake expert Asami Tasaka to taste and talk about a selection of drinks made using koji – the foundation of the eastern tradition of making alcoholic drinks.
3.30pm – The Manhattan Project
What makes Vermouth the perfect foil in many Whisky cocktails, including the world famous Manhattan? Join Roberto Bava and Jon Lister as they talk all things Vermouth.If you want to get your head around the basics of whisky, join us for a whistle stop tour to kick start your whisky journey!
4.30pm – The Perfect Boiler Maker
The Boiler Maker is making a come back on today's bar scene. In this session, we look at 3 different beers and 3 different whiskies to discover the perfect combination.
5.30pm – Uncorked Whisky Sessions: The Gameshow with That Boutiquey Whisky Company!
That Boutiquey Whisky Company presents a series of silly, whisky-soaked games with whisky-themed prizes, hosted by whisky-fueled hosts, Boutique-y Dave and Dr. Whisky.
Sunday 3 October
12.30pm – Rum Instead of Whisky
The most controversial topic to discuss at a whisky show…why bother with whisky when you can drink rum instead! Join Miguel Smith, Mitch Wilson and Dawn Davies MW as they discuss exactly why rum is so great.
1.30pm – Whisky 101
If you want to get your head around the basics of whisky, join us for a whistle stop tour to kick start your whisky journey!
2.30pm – Rebirth of Old Traditions
Join Ryan Chetiyawardana and J.J. Corry’s Louise McGuane as they reveal for the first time ever their new project! Inspired by ancient traditions but with a delicious modern twist…
3.30pm – Sourcing Local with Greg Glass
Gregg Glass explores Whyte & Mackay’s new program using Scottish Oak and the growing importance of sourcing locally.
4.30pm – Sherry that Special Ingredient
Join Master of Wine Dawn Davies and whisky expert Dave Broom to dive into the world of sherry – the wine that has made many of the world’s greatest whiskies. Discover the main styles of sherry and learn not only how they are made but also how they taste.
5.30pm – Japan
This year, major Japanese distilleries announced that they would be implementing new rules around what could be labelled as Japanese whisky. But what does that mean for the consumer and how much faith can we now have in the term “Japanese whisky”?