10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Master Classes

Compass Box with James Bornn
Experience a selection of the unique creations of whiskymaker John Glaser, including everything from his Iconic Great King Street range, right through to some rare releases like this year’s “The Double Single” and the banned whisky “3 Year Old Deluxe.” Presented by James Bornn of Authentic Wine & Spirits

Balvenie with Jamie Johnson
Join National Brand Ambassador, Jamie Johnson, as she takes you behind the doors of The Balvenie’s famous Warehouse 24. Taste through some of our beloved expressions featuring whiskies finished in sherry, rum and port barrels, and find out what makes The Balvenie truly hand crafted.

Tullibardine with Roberto Roberti
Tullibardine is one of the oldest producers of beverage alcohol in Scotland, brewing beer as far back as 1488 for the coronation of King James IV.  Roberto Roberti has been working with Tullibardine for not quite as long. However, introducing the brand in BC in 2010 has given him a vast knowledge of this brand, he will pass along his knowledge as you sample a range of some of the finest whiskies the Highland’s have to offer.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Master Classes

Ben Riach with James Bornn
Do you like Single Cask whiskies? Come taste the diversity of BenRiach single malt, including the official Cask Strength offering, as well as 7 single casks of varying finishes, dating back to 1985. Presented by James Bornn of Authentic Wine & Spirits

Carn Mor with Stacy Kyle
Celebration of the Cask is a very limited range of whiskies from Morrison & MacKay. Whisky bottled at cask strength, all bottles are numbered. Once they are gone, they can’t be replaced, they are one off bottlings from 1 SINGLE CASK. All whiskies in this masterclass are 19 years and older.

Nikka with Austin Bellantoni
Japanese whisky is renowned for its finesse and quality. The Nikka Whisky Masterclass will take you through the history of Japanese Whisky from the Founder/Father of Japanese Whisky “Masataka Taketsuru” to present day. Along this journey we will taste five excellent whiskies from Nikka showcasing several different styles.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Master Classes

Kavalan with Kellie Du
Kavalan Distillery in Taiwan is an ambitious venture, which has garnered many International accolades since its inception in 2005. Brand ambassador, Kellie Du, will enlighten you on the inner workings of this state of the art distillery which has produced some of the most exquisite drams in recent years.

Victoria Caledonia Distillery Tasting with Andrew Walls
The Whisky Regions of Scotland – The Beautiful Myth
A discussion of the regions of Scotland and their flavour profiles. Leading into the prevalent myth of terroir and the reality that still shape and production methods are more important that water source and region

Amrut with Ashok Chochalingham
Amrut global brand ambassador, Ashok Choklingham, will lead you through a flight of single malts which hail from Bangalore India.  Learn the story of a distillery which helped bring the category of world whisky into international prominence.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Master Classes

Kilchoman with Anthony Wills
Kilchoman is the first distillery to be built on Islay in 125 years. Founder and owner, Anthony Wills will elaborate on the operation of this farm to bottle facility. Sample drams from Kilchoman, which embody the truest of Islay ingenuity.

Ultimate Highland Park Tasting with Dan Volway
Highland Park, The Orkney Single Malt with Viking Soul. Join Brand Ambassador Dan Volway for masterclass  featuring Highland Park one of the most respected single malt whiskies in the world.