Too long considered a curio in the world of American whiskey, single malt from the USA is now a burgeoning category in its own right. Incoming changes to regulation are set to bring it much more in line with single malt whisky from Scotland and around the world, and distilleries across the breadth of the country are making full use of the grain’s inimitable character.

This masterclass, hosted by Mark Gillespie, will bring together some brilliant new and classic examples from pioneering American distilleries, who are championing malted barley as the basis for their whiskeys' bold and complex flavours.

The session will look at the the grain’s distinctive character in a range of single malts, including recent releases from Westward, Copperworks, Cedar Ridge and Westland, as well as a modern classic from Balcones and a surprise dram only revealed on the day.

A must for American whiskey fans wanting to explore the country’s newest style.