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    Whiskies of the World Expo Announces Lineup, More than 200 Expressions to Exhibit at 13th Annual Show

    PRWeb – Mon, Feb 20, 2012

    The Whiskies of the World Expo is the popular whisky tasting event, which takes place annually in San Francisco. Every year, it gathers the world’s most fascinating distilled spirits along with their makers and ambassadors to give its guests an opportunity to sample, learn and experience a night of delicious spirited fun.

    California, San Francisco (PRWEB) February 20, 2012

    The Whiskies of the World Expo and Artisanal Spirits Fest today released the exciting line up of brands participating at this year’s event which will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, on The San Francisco Belle, Hornblower Yacht (docked).

    Now in its 13th year, the Whiskies of the World Expo & Artisanal Spirits Fest gathers the world’s most fascinating distilled spirits along with their makers and ambassadors to give its guests an opportunity to sample, learn and experience the art of whisky. A San Francisco favorite, the Expo is adding new and exciting details to the evening to make sure that this is the event of the year.

    From the biggest brand names to whiskies that are not even available for sale, there will be a spirit to suit everyone’s taste. In addition to incredible spirits from every corner of the world, the Expo will also feature seminars conducted by world famous Master Distillers and Brand Ambassadors. Among those giving seminars are:

    Steve Beal (Master of Whisky, Diageo) “Walking through the Regions of Scotland”.


    Andrew Webber (Corsair Artisan), Don Poffenroth (Dry Fly Distillery), and Surprise Speaker “The Innovators of Craft Distilling”.


    Simon Brooking (Master of Whisky, Beam Global) “Scotch Romance: Laphroaig Meets Sherry or the Marvels of Maturation”.


    David Blackmore (Moët Hennessy) “A Tale of Two Whiskies - Ardbeg and Glenmorangie”.


    Anthony Wills (Kilchoman) and Euan Mitchell (Isle of Arran)


    “Independent Distilleries of Scotland”. How they are similar to independent bottlers.


    Ed Trevino (General Cigar), Brad Jarvis (Douglas Laing), and Phil Prichard (Prichard's Distillery) “Cigars and Whisk(e)y - A Perfect Combination”.

    Guests will also enjoy a full buffet dinner, mixology demonstrations, Celtic crafts, whisky pairing with artisanal foods such as premium chocolate, organic jerky, handcrafted cheese, sustainable fish, and chutney, a live Pipe and Drum Concert and more, including some surprises. In addition, the Expo will allocate the top deck for Cigar and Whisk(e)y pairing-a standing out component of the event.

    VIP tickets cost $150 (sold out) and General Admission tickets cost $120. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.whiskiesoftheworld.com.

    Brands Exhibiting are:

    WHISK(E)Y


    (ri)1


    Amrut


    Bulleit Rye


    Corsair Artisan Triple Smoke Whiskey


    Dry Fly 100% Washington Wheat Whiskey


    George Dickel


    Goldrun Rye


    High West


    Lark's


    Low Gap Whiskey


    Old Potrero 18th Century Style Whiskey


    Prichard's Distillery


    St George Single Malt Whiskey


    Sullivans Cove Single Malt 46% (Australian)


    Templeton Rye Small Batch Whiskey

    SCOTCH


    Aberlour


    AnCnoc


    Ardbeg


    Ardmore


    Auchentoshan


    Auchroisk


    Balblair


    BenRiach


    Blackadder


    Bowmore


    Bruichladdich


    Campbeltown Loch


    Caol Ila


    Chieftain's Independent Bottler


    Clan Denny


    Clynelish


    Cragganmore


    Cú Dhub


    Dalwhinnie


    Douglas of Drumlanrig


    Douglas XO Blended Scotch Whisky


    Glen Grant


    Glen Spey


    GlenDronach


    Glenglassaugh


    Glenkinchie


    Glenmorangie


    Glenrothes


    Hazelburn


    Isle of Arran


    Isle Of Skye


    Johnnie Walker


    Kilchoman


    Kilkerran WIP 2 or 3


    Lagavulin


    Laphroaig


    Longmorn


    Longrow CV


    Mackillop's Choice


    Muirhead's Silver Seal


    Oban


    Octomore


    Old Pulteney


    Port Charlotte


    Samaroli Independent Bottler


    Scapa


    Smokehead


    Speyburn


    Springbank


    Talisker


    The Glenlivet


    The Singleton of Glendullan


    Tomatin

    IRISH


    Bushmills


    Michael Collins


    Wild Geese Irish Soldiers & Heroes

    CANADIAN


    Canadian Club


    8 Seconds


    Crown Royal


    Masterson's Rye


    Pendelton


    Revel Stoke Spiced Whisky


    BOURBON


    Benjamin Prichard's Double Barreled Bourbon


    Buck Bourbon


    Buffalo Trace


    Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon


    Dry Fly 101 Straight Bourbon


    Eagle Rare


    Four Roses


    Hirsh Small Batch Reserve


    Maker’s Mark


    Small Batch Bourbon Collection: Baker's


    Small Batch Bourbon Collection: Basil Hayden's


    Small Batch Bourbon Collection: Booker's


    Small Batch Bourbon Collection: Knob Creek


    Wathen's Single Barrel

    BEER


    Anchor Steam Bear, Anchor Liberty Ale

    ARTISANAL


    Amrut Old Port Rum


    Bendistillery Gin,


    Bendistillery Vodka


    Benjamin Prichard's Lincoln County Lightning


    Corsair Artisan Wry Moon (unaged Rye)


    Dry Fly Gin


    Dry Fly Vodka


    Fluid Dynamics Aged Cocktails


    Germain-Robin Craft-method Brandy


    Junipero Gin


    King’s Ginger Liquor


    Kuchan Alambic XO brandy.


    Maison Surrenne Cognac


    No. 3 London Dry Gin


    Prichard's Fine Rum


    Rusty Blade Gin


    Still Waters Single Malt Vodka

    More about Whiskies of the World LLC

    Whiskies of the World LLC is Based in California and owned by the International Wine & Spirits Competition and Douglas Smith.

    The first annual Whiskies of the World Expo was held in San Francisco in 1998. Since that time it has expanded to include the Artisanal Spirits Fest which celebrates the art of craft distilling.

    For general and press information, contact:

    Douglas Smith


    Event Director


    Phone: (408) 225-0446


    cs(at)whiskiesoftheworld(dot)com

    ###

    Lana Smith
    Whiskies of the World,LLC
    (408) 225-0446
    Email Information


     

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