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Best of British Whisky Experience – DAY 2
17th December 2017
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EVENT SUMMARY
The Best of British festival is back showcasing the best British brands that Hong Kong has to offer. This year it’s bigger than ever with the introduction of the Best of British Whisky Experience.
A Whisky experience like no other; you will be able to enjoy some of the best drams in the world in one of Hong Kong’s most exciting outdoor venues at Tamar Park!
Looking to understand whisky better at a more intimate level? Then sign up to one of our many fantastic and educational Masterclasses? Looking for a Christmas drink inspiration? Head over to our Whisky Cocktail Bar and explore the fantastic whisky cocktails our mixologists have created just for you!
Alternatively, take in the sights of Hong Kong whilst sipping on your favourite drams and mingling with old friends and hopefully new too! The weekend is a great opportunity for whisky enthusiasts to socialize with the whisky brands, brand ambassadors and other whisky lovers.
Sunday 17th December:
- Session One – 12pm – 5:00pm
- Session Two – 5:30pm – 11pm
TICKETS
VIP LOUNGE – HK $720
***Use the promo code WHISKYMASTER10 and get 10% discount.
- 4 VIP drams enjoyed at the SMWS VIP BAR Hosted by Safe Bubbles and Malt
- Unlimited standard drams in the Whisky Experience main area
- X 2 Cocktails of your choice at the Whisky Cocktail Bar
- HK $100 food voucher to spend at Best of British food restaurants
- Access to SMWS VIP Lounge where you can relax and enjoy your special drams
- Free gift with any whisky bottle purchase
- All day access – As a VIP ticket holder, you will have access to the Whisky Experience for the whole day which means you can enjoy the other activities that the Best of British has to offer
- $50 discount on Masterclasses upon when purchasing VIP ticket
GENERAL ADMISSION EARLY BIRD – HK $250
***(Use the promo code WHISKYMASTER10 and get 10% discount).
- Unlimited standard drams
- 1 x Welcome Cocktail at the whisky cocktail bar
- $50 discount on Masterclass when purchasing standard ticket
- Relax and enjoy your drams in the seating area
- Talk with the brand representatives and discover new whisky
Get your tickets HERE!
SUNDAY 17TH DECEMBER – ITINERARY
Unlimited Standard Drams
As part of your entry ticket, participants will be able to enjoy unlimited standard drams from the brands on show whilst learning more about the expressions and distilleries with their representatives! You will also receive a Whisky Welcome Cocktail at our fabulous Whisky Cocktail Bar.
Whisky Cocktail Bar
Visit our Whisky Cocktail Bar where you can explore and experience the versatility of whisky as the perfect cocktail spirit. There will be a number of different cocktails to choose from using some fantastic Blends and Single Malts that will be showcased at the event over the weekend.
VIP Lounge (VIP ticket holders only)
This year we are partnering with arguably the best Whisky Bar in Hong Kong; Safe Bubbles and Malt to host our VIP Lounge. Not only will there be some rare and interesting expressions for you to try but VIP ticket holders will enjoy 4 whiskies from SMWS and Elements of Islay expressions.
***VIP tickets are limited to 100 per day so make sure you get yours fast.
Masterclasses
Over the Best of British weekend, we will be hosting a number of informative and fun Masterclasses both educational and brand focused to give you an exciting insight into the world of Scotch!
MASTERCLASSES
2pm – 3pm
“The Glenlivet “The Original Speyside Malt”
HK $250
One of the worlds’ most recognised Scotch whisky, The Glenlivet is a supremely elegant whisky of rewarding and subtle complexity. Famous for both its fascinating history and consistently high quality expressions, this is a distillery that just keeps on giving. In this special Masterclass, you will be able to taste and explore four of The Glenlivet’s iconic Single Malt Whiskies:
- The Glenlivet 12 years old
- The Glenlivet 15 years old
- The Glenlivet 18 years old
- The Glenlivet Nadurra year old
Cecilia Wong, a certified Whisky Ambassador will present the Glenlivet range on behalf of Pernod Ricard where she will discuss the history of this distillery and what gives it its unique character.
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Teeling Whiskey Company – ‘The Spirit of Dublin’
HK $250
The Teeling Whiskey Company was founded in 2012 to revive the old Teeling family trademark of Irish whiskey and bring craft distilling back to the City of Dublin.
Lead by Jack and Stephen Teeling, the Teeling Whiskey Company has quickly become the leading progressive Irish whiskey company by driving category choice and innovation through a selection of unique handcrafted small batch Irish whiskeys.
In this special masterclass you will be able to sample and explore three different styles of Irish whiskey and an Irish Poitín:
- Teeling Small Batch blended whiskey
- Teeling Single Grain
- Teeling Single Malt
- Teeling Spirit of Dublin Poitín
Guy Horan, Asia brand ambassador for the Teeling Whiskey Company, will introduce you to the Dublin’s first new distillery in 125 years and discuss the revival of the Irish whiskey category.
8pm – 9pm
Malt Masters – “An Introduction to Scotch Whisky”- HK$ 250
A unique and back to basics concept; our Taste of Scotland Whisky Tasting takes in an exciting and eclectic range of Scottish whiskies which help tell the story of Scotch Whisky’s evolution from an illicit and often untamed spirit to the celebrated, world-renowned and burgeoning industry we know today. In this special tasting we cover all the key whisky producing regions which each, in their own merit, exude a wide spectrum of aromas and flavours born and shaped from the land the distilleries occupy.