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The 2025 Victoria Whisky Festival will be held on the
16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th of January 2025 at the Hotel Grand Pacific.

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March 4, 2024

The 18th Victoria Whisky Festival took place from Thursday the 18th through to Sunday the 21st of January 2024 at the 5-star Hotel Grand Pacific located on Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour.

We were very pleased to present the 2024 program for the 18th Victoria Whisky Festival.

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Al
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Viola

Thursday January 18th, 2024 – Evening

The Holyrood Distillery Grand Tasting with Calum Rae and Rob Carpenter

Rob Carpenter Calum Rae

"Holyrood – the start of the journey”

Holyrood Distillery, opened in 2019, is the first single malt distillery to operate in central Edinburgh in a century. Calum Rae, Distillery Manager, and Rob Carpenter, co-founder explained their unique approach to Scotch whisky, considered and questioned some received wisdom about how Scotch is made and, most importantly, shared some drams in Holyrood Distillery’s first launch in the Canadian market.

Japanese Whisky - Rare & Unconventional Styles Grand Tasting with Reece Sims

Reece Sims

From rice whiskies, to international malts to pure malts finished in Mizunara oak, Reece Sims of TS Global explored the rare and unique whisky styles found in Japan and their different grain bills, oak types, and cask finishes. The whisky brands featured in this tasting included Shinobu, Kujira and Masahiro.

The Great Whisky Debate Grand Tasting

Micah Dew Mike McLean Tish Harcus

What is Whisky? Well, that depends on where it’s from. Each whisky producing region around the world has its own definitions. Who makes the best whisky? That is certainly up for debate! Three amazing ambassadors Tish Harcus, Mike McLean and Micah Dew debated the benefits of the whiskies from their region: Canadian Whisky, Scotch and Bourbon.

The 14th Annual Canadian Whisky Awards Presentation & Dinner 

Heather Leary Davin de Kergommeaux

The Victoria Whisky Festival was once again very proud to co-host the annual Canadian Whisky Awards ceremonies at the Hotel Grand Pacific, hosted by Davin de Kergommeaux and Heather Leary. At this industry event of the year, the most outstanding Canadian whiskies of 2023 were revealed and medals and awards were presented to their producers. Award results are available at https://canadianwhiskyawards.com/news-results/2024-canadian-whisky-awards-results .

Michter’s Whisky Dinner at Fathom 

A carefully curated dinner menu paired with whisky from Michter’s Distillery was presented.

Friday January 19th, 2024 - Evening

The Kilchoman Distillery Grand Tasting with Emma McHarrie 

Emma McHarrie

Emma McHarrie, Kilchoman Brand Ambassador, presented an unforgettable evening of peated whisky exploration, taking participants on a journey through the distinct flavors and aromas of Kilchoman’s exceptional single malts and 2023’s limited cask finishes, as well as providing an insight into the craftsmanship and heritage behind Kilchoman’s acclaimed spirits.

The Buffalo Trace Grand Tasting with Drew Mayville 

Drew Mayville

Buffalo Trace: Made in Kentucky, Enjoyed Worldwide

A visit with some of the Buffalo Trace family of whiskeys. Drew Mayville, Master Blender, provided an introduction to some of the many expressions from the world’s most award-winning distillery.

The Lost Distillery Grand Tasting - Whisky Legends reborn, with Jack Dalton

Jack Dalton

A Taste of Scotland’s Whisky Heritage

Jack Dalton presented a journey back in time to rediscover Scotland's Whisky Heritage and some of the pioneering whisky makers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The Lost Distillery Company combines archival research and the art of blending to create modern expressions of now closed distilleries, sharing the stories of the people and the places behind each dram. This tasting focussed on the limited Archivist Micro-Batch Selection, bottled only once a year: meticulous blends of Single Malts with an average 15 year old age profile and presented at Cask Strength.

The Compass Box Grand Tasting with Scott Ellis 

Scott Ellis

“When it comes to whisky and the joy it brings, Compass Box keeps our minds open to new possibilities. They tap into new production processes, new combinations of flavours, new ways of sharing and enjoying great whisky. There is so much to discover in the world of whisky, and Compass Box is ready to take us there.” Another memorable Compass Box tasting.

The Ardbeg Distillery Grand Tasting with Bry Simpson

Bry Simpson

There are few distilleries in the world with such a rollercoaster story as Ardbeg. From a distillery that was closed down many times over a number of decades, forgotten about by many and almost bulldozed in the mid-1990s, Ardbeg is now one of the most sought after and loved whiskies in world. Although the distilleries award winning core range expressions are lauded as some of the best, the passionate cult following Ardbeg has spawned, has led to a thirst for rare and weird expressions from the Islay distillery. This special tasting hosted by Bry Simpson, showcased some of the unusual and rare expressions of Ardbeg.

The Gordon & MacPhail Grand Tasting with Richard Urquhart

Richard Urquhart

“For over 125 years Gordon & MacPhail has been driven by a simple mission: to create single malt whisky of exceptional quality. Explore deep into Gordon & MacPhail’s vaults with us as we experience the fruits of this vision with whiskies from all corners of Scotland.” The accomplishment of this mission was aptly demonstrated by the whiskies presented.

The Tullibardine Distillery Grand Tasting with Ana Carreno

Ana Carreno

Located at the ‘gateway to the Highlands’ in Blackford, Tullibardine Distillery produces handcrafted single malt Scotch whiskies that are light, floral, and malty. Since reimagining their range in 2013, Tullibardine has embarked on an intensive wood management program to create a delectable selection of cask finished favourites. At this Grand Tasting, presented by Ana Carreno, International Sales Manager at Tullibardine Distillery, attendees were led through a tasting of the core collection including expressions finished in ex-Sauternes, ex-Sherry, and ex-Burgundy casks as well as 3 limited age statement releases.

The Nikka Whisky Grand Tasting

Naoki Tomoyoshi Natino Bellantoni

The Nuance of Pot and Coffey Still Nikka Whiskies with Natino Bellantoni and virtual special guest, Naoki Tomoyoshi.

This tasting was focussed on the enduring influence of Nikka's founder, Masataka Taketsuru, in the development of Nikka Whisky. Bringing back what he had learned in Scotland about whisky making and applying that knowledge and his passion to the creation and development of Japanese whisky, he became known as "the father of Japanese whisky". Single malts from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, Coffey still whiskies, The Grain, and the new "hidden gem" were presented.

Tomatin Whisky Dinner at Fathom

A carefully curated dinner menu paired with whisky from the Tomatin Distillery was presented.


 
Masterclasses - Whisky School!

The 2024 Victoria Whisky Festival Opportunity Cost; The cost of an alternative Masterclass that must be forgone in order to pursue another Masterclass.


 
Saturday January 20th, 2024 - Morning
11:15 – 12:15

The Hunter Laing Masterclass with Lee Hanson

Lee Hanson

“Hunter Laing & Co. Ltd. is a family company with an unrivalled pedigree as blenders and bottlers of the finest Scotch whisky. Hunter Laing is now run by the 3rd generation, Scott and Andrew Laing who know the importance of selecting the choicest casks there are few more knowledgeable consumers of a product than the single malt consumer. Looking to the future, their distillery Ardnahoe on Islay will start releasing whisky in 2024, and continue to provide the standard of excellence for their single cask programs from 55 Scottish distilleries.” A selection of Hepburn’s Choice, Old Malt Cask, and First Edition bottlings were presented and tasted.

The Ardnamurchan Distillery and Adelphi Master Class with Connal Mackenzie and Carl Crafts

Carl Crafts Connal Mackenzie

“Ardnamurchan Distillery, launched in 2014 on a remote peninsula in the Western Highlands, creates one of the most exciting and sustainably produced single malt Scotches available today. Their parent company, Adelphi Selection, produces single-cask, cask-strength bottlings which represent some of the most highly regarded, unique, and rare single malts on the market.” An exclusive tasting of whiskies from Ardnamurchan and Adelphi was presented by Sales Director Connal Mackenzie and Sales Executive Carl Crafts, including drams that have never been seen anywhere in Canada!

The Highland Park Distillery Masterclass with Adam Ellesmere

“Highland Park, the Taste of Orkney”

Situated in the North Sea and on the same latitude as the Yukon and Northwest Territories, Orkney is a remote, formidable landscape home to just two distilleries. Founded in 1724, Highland Park is the oldest on the Island and is one of the most highly awarded Single Malts in the world.” This masterclass explored what makes Highland Park unique, tasting some of the core single malts as well as a cask strength bottling.

The Tomintoul Distillery Masterclass with Cody Reynolds

Cody Reynolds

The astounding natural beauty surrounding Tomintoul Distillery, combined with the fresh mountain air of the Cairngorms, the soft, pure water from the Ballantruan spring and the tall stills of Tomintoul, all contribute to creating exceptionally smooth and well-balanced whisky. Brand ambassador, Cody Reynolds, walked participants through a range of award-winning Tomintoul Single Malt Scotch whiskies.

The Two Brewers Distillery Masterclass with Bob Baxter

Bob Baxter

Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky started in 2009 in Whitehorse, Yukon. The distillers bring a unique brewers’ twist on making whisky, and the terroir of the far north plays a big part in the final product. These techniques are helping them win multiple awards for their products. A selection of releases from #23 to #40 were presented and tasted.

The Westland Distillery Masterclass with Tyler Peterson

Tyler Peterson, 2023 Global Distillery Manager of the Year, guided participants through the new frontier of American single malts whisky, from defining a new category, to pioneering innovation in ways that showcase the Terroir of the Pacific Northwest.

The Rye Whisky Academy Masterclass with Mike McLean

Mike McLean

What is a Rye Whisky? Mike McLean presented some classic examples of this special grain, the flavour powerhouse, and addressed the following questions: why is this grain revered, what makes it so difficult to work with and why Alberta Distillers Ltd. to this day remains one of the only distilleries who can create the bold and spicy flavour of a 100% rye whisky.

The Bladnoch Distillery Masterclass with Leah Forysth (virtually) and Austin Bellantoni

Austin Bellantoni Leah Forysth

Located in the Scottish Lowlands, Bladnoch is one of the oldest independently owned distilleries in Scotland, its rich history dating back to 1817. Core range single malts and age statement expressions were presented and tasted.

Dram Association Favs with Adam Bradshaw (formerly Sliabh Liag Distillers Masterclass with James Doherty)

Adam Bradshaw Some of the Strath’s Dram Association favourites, including a single grain, an Irish whiskey, and 2 Islay’s, were presented by Dram Association founder Adam Bradshaw.

The Elixir Distillers Masterclass with Celine Tetu

eline Tetu

Participants joined Celine Tetu for a journey to Islay, discovering different styles of peaty whiskies. Different types of cask aging across the range (Elements of Islay Cask Edit, Sherry Cask, and Bourbon Cask) as well as a one off special limited edition (Elements of Islay Beach Bonfire, a first ever in Canada), were showcased.

The Lot 40 and JP Wiser’s Masterclass with Dr. Don Livermore

Don Livermore

“The Future of Canadian Whisky Looks Bright”

Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender of the Hiram Walker Distillery who has been diligently working on new cask types and highly aged expressions for Lot 40 and JP Wiser’s, guided participants through a selection of these unique whiskies.

Saturday January 20th, 2024 - Afternoon
1:00 to 2:00

The Canadian Club Masterclass with Tish Harcus

Tish Harcus

Tish Harcus presented a tasting through time as she reveled in the storied background of Canadian Club. With a history that dates back over 160 years, it's no wonder CC has become a true icon.

The Compass Box Peat Monster Masterclass with Scott Ellis

Scott Ellis

“In 2005, at the New York speakeasy Milk and Honey, bartender Sam Ross had been playing with some new whiskies from John Glaser and Compass Box and was smitten by the idea of floating peated scotch on a cocktail. The Peat Monster and its progeny the Penicillin cocktail became a thing. Since then, there have been many evolutions of this idea, as well as other peated expressions from Compass Box.”

Some of these evolutions were presented as well as the Compass Box Glasgow Blend and the Experimental Grain.

The Benromach Distillery Masterclass featuring Richard Urquhart

Richard Urquhart

“Benromach is a window into another time - a traditional family-owned Speyside distillery intent on making single malt the right way with true character. They keep things simple: single malt made by hand matured exclusively in first-fill casks, with a subtly smoky character.” A wide range of these single malts, including a 2002 single cask, were presented and tasted.

The Ardbeg Distillery Masterclass with Bry Simpson

Bry Simpson

Ardbeg – The Weird Story of a Weird Distillery

The wee island of Islay is home to some of the world’s most loved distilleries. Ardbeg is certainly one of them and has attracted a cult following like no other. The Ardbeggians not only fall in love with the full-on phenolic power of their Ardbeg whiskies, but also the stories of the distillery including the dark days and the miraculous re-birth of the brand. Bry Simpson led participants through some of the weird and wonderful Ardbeg expressions, with some limited editions among the mix.

The Bowmore Distillery Masterclass with James Neil

James Neil

Bowmore has stood on the shores of Lochindaal since 1779 - the original Islay. Home to one of the world’s oldest Scotch maturation warehouses, the No. 1 Vaults. It’s in this legendary warehouse that Bowmore single malts have been meticulously matured and transformed for over 240 years. James Neil led a tasting explaining the "Art of Time", the traditions, skills and expertise passed down through generations of whisky makers and what that means for this exceptionally balanced Islay Malt.

The Buffalo Trace Masterclass with Drew Mayville

Drew Mayville

A timeless dedication to respecting the past while fearlessly innovating for the future has served Buffalo Trace well for over two centuries. Master Blender Drew Mayville explored the blender’s art and the magical interactions of various mashbills and oak.

The Malts of Distell (Bunnahabhain, Tobermory, Ledaig, Deanston) with Ron Oliver

Ron Olive

Participants were taken on a journey of the Isles with a family of malts as delicate as the land on which they are made -Islay, to the Isle of Mull, and back to the Highlands – and explored their unique characters.

The 2024 Canadian Whisky Award Winners Masterclass with Davin de Kergommeaux

Davin de Kergommeaux

The Golden Age of Canadian Whisky is now! Canadian Whisky Awards head judge, Davin de Kergommeaux presented the best of the very best – the winners of the 2023 Canadian Whisky Awards.

The Brown Forman American Whiskey Masterclass with Joel Virginillo

Joel Virginillo

A walk down Whiskey row, visiting old friends and taking a look at what makes these American whiskies - Woodford Reserve, Old Forester and Jack Daniels - so unique and iconic.

The Tullibardine Distillery Masterclass with Ana Carreno

Ana Carreno

“Located at the ‘gateway to the Highlands’ in Blackford, Tullibardine Distillery produces handcrafted single malt Scotch Whiskies that are light, floral, and malty. Since reimagining their range in 2013, Tullibardine has embarked on an intensive wood management program to create a delectable selection of cask-finished favourites.” During this masterclass, presented by Ana Carreno, International Sales Manager at Tullibardine Distillery, attendees were led through a tasting of the core collection including expressions finished in ex-Sauternes, ex-Sherry, and ex-Burgundy casks along with their signature 15-Year-Old single malt.

The Macaloney’s Island Distillery Masterclass with Dr. Graeme Macaloney

Dr. Graeme Macaloney

Led by the distillery’s founder and Scottish Master Whiskymaker, Dr. Graeme Macaloney, participants tasted 5 World Whisky gold medal winners. A bonus expression was included to provide an insight into what is coming next.

Macaloney Distillers makes and distills their whiskies using the true traditional distilling methods that the Scottish and Irish have brought to us. We are a non-chilled filtered, no colour added distillery.

2:40 to 3:40

The Glencadam Distillery Masterclass with Cody Reynolds

Cody Reynolds

“Glencadam Distillery opened in 1825 and since then little has changed. Their award-winning Single Malt Scotch Whisky is still produced using the same traditional and handcrafted production methods as it has done for almost 200 years.” Brand ambassador, Cody Reynolds, led participants through a selection of outstanding award winning Glencadam Single Malt Whiskies.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Masterclass with Kelly and Rob Carpenter

Kelly and Rob Carpenter

Founders’ faves! SMWS Canada founders Kelly & Rob Carpenter took participants for a walk down memory lane of a special few of their favourite releases from SMWS Canada’s outturns over the years.

The A.D. Rattray Masterclass with Stacy Kyle (formerly the Douglas Laing masterclass)

Stacy Kyle

“Single cask whisky is at the heart of A. D. Rattray. As an independent whisky company, we have been selecting and maturing single malt Scotch whisky for over 150 years. Today we continue to go to great lengths to source interesting and unusual casks from the six traditional whisky regions of Scotland. Every Cask Collection release is carefully curated to ensure each distillery represented is different and every cask is unique.” Stacy Kyle presented an exclusive line up of A.D. Rattray Single Cask Single Malts, as well as a limited edition Clydeside Single Malt.

The Strath Single Casks Masterclass with Adam Bradshaw

Adam Bradshaw

A selection of unique and exclusive single cask whiskies from your local independent whisky merchants – The Strath. Full strength, full flavoured, unadulterated drams from some of the world’s best producers were presented by professional whisky enthusiast Adam Bradshaw.

The Shelter Point Distillery Masterclass with Chris Read

Chris Read

Situated along the oceanside and surrounded by 380 acres of farmland, Shelter Point’s selection of uniquely Canadian whiskies are made with traditional methods that allow the Vancouver Island coastal terroir to shine. Shelter Point is coming of age, and their whiskies are garnering much international acclaim. Their core range was sampled as well as some special releases with Chris Read, Brand Experience Manager.

The Glenfiddich Distillery Masterclass with Jamie Johnson

Jamie Johnson

Glenfiddich: Now and Then

The history and future of the world's most-awarded single malt, told through their most beloved whiskies, with National Brand Ambassador, Jamie Johnson.

The Port Charlotte and Octomore Masterclass with Gez McAlpine

Gez McAlpine

Bruichladdich national marketing director, Gez McAlpine, guided participants through a selection of peated single malt from The Progressive Hebridean Distillers.

The Maker’s Mark Distillery Masterclass with Micah Dew

Micah Dew

Maker’s Mark Diplomat, Micah Dew, led a tasting beginning with how Maker’s Mark bourbon stood out from the crowd by substituting distiller’s rye for soft red winter wheat, then to the impact of changing proof, and finishing with an exploration into the science of wood.

The Brown Forman SGL Malts Masterclass with Joel Virginillo

Joel Virginillo

Three Brown-Forman distilleries, Benriach, Glendronach, and Glenglassaugh were featured, including expressions aged in virgin oak, rum sherry and port casks.

Prestige American Whiskey Experience: Rabbit Hole & Jefferson's Bourbon masterclass with National Brand Education Manager Colin MacDougall

Colin MacDougall

National Brand Education Specialist from Corby/Pernod-Ricard Colin MacDougall explored two iconic and awarded Bourbons (Jefferson’s Bourbon and Rabbit Hole Bourbon) and invited participants to “Fall down the Rabbit Hole with me and get into why these expressions are gaining so much acclaim world-wide.”

The Bearface Masterclass with Blake Canning

Blake Canning

In this masterclass, participants followed in the footsteps of Bearface's Master Blender's from "the blank canvas of a straight corn whisky" to the final product - Bearface Triple Oak, tasting unreleased samples from each of the different casks used.

4:10 to 5:10

The Nikka Japanese Whisky Masterclass with Natino Bellantoni

Natino Bellantoni

This masterclass covered the beginnings of Japanese whisky with the story of Nikka’s founder, Masataka Taketsuru, the “Father of Japanese Whisky”, whose trip to Scotland created in him a passion for whisky, which shaped the history of whisky production in Japan. An array of Nikka's finest whiskies was presented, and what it takes to create a finished bottle. The newest limited edition of the Discovery Series was included, revealing the 2023 hidden treasure of Nikka's Grain whiskies.

4:20 to 5:20

The GlenAllachie Distillery Masterclass featuring Andrew Mustard

“Sometimes it seems like everything Billy Walker touches turns to gold. In 2017 he purchased the GlenAllachie distillery and every year since has seen new expressions and ideas that expand on his legacy. Now, he has added ranges of peated expressions as new ways to showcase his tremendous cask management abilities.” In addition to a selection of GlenAllachie single malts, two Scotch malt blends and a blended whisky created at the distillery were presented and tasted.

The Kilchoman Distillery Masterclass with Emma McHarrie

Emma McHarrie

Emma McHarrie, Kilchoman Brand Ambassador, shared the stories behind each Kilchoman’s exceptional single malts, from the barley-rich fields to the traditional production methods that make Kilchoman a true standout in the industry. For seasoned whisky enthusiasts or just beginning to explore the realm of spirits, this event provided a rare opportunity to deepen the appreciation and understanding of Kilchoman’s remarkable offerings.

The Glenmorangie Distillery Masterclass with Bry Simpson

Bry Simpson

Glenmorangie’s Kind of Delicious and Wonderful Whiskies

Glenmorangie are known not only for their delicious single malt Scotch whiskies, but also for their philosophy and concepts behind them. From the family who founded the distillery, to the innovative practices and ideas by their whisky creation team. National Brand Ambassador Bry Simpson took us through some of these wonderful expressions, with stories from the wild imaginations of the whisky makers who created them.

The Classic Malts of Scotland Masterclass with Stuart Brown

Stuart Brown

Classic malts: Discover your perfect single malt

An educational and flavour tour, by National Whisky Consultant Stuart Brown, of the tastes and whisky styles throughout Scotland with whiskies from six distinct distilleries: Oban, Talisker, Dalwhinnie, Glenkinchie, and Lagavulin. Their craftmanship and finishing techniques “that make them the unique expressions that are known around the world” were showcased.

The Michter’s Distillery Masterclass with Karina Mair

“Michter's is proud to honor a historical legacy tracing back to the founding of America's first whiskey company in 1753. Today Michter’s has married this history to innovations in whiskey production that has led to the creation of some of the best whiskies in America.” American whiskey, Bourbon, Sour Mash, and Rye expressions were presented and tasted.

The Bruichladdich Distillery Masterclass with Gez McAlpine

Gez McAlpine

Bruichladdich national marketing director, Gez McAlpine, guided participants through a selection of whisky and stories from the B-Corp Certified distillery at the helm of the barley movement on Islay. From Islay grown and organic, to Bere and biodynamic.

The Bourbons of Beam Suntory Masterclass with Ray Daniel

Ray Daniel

Ray Daniel focussed on Beam Suntory’s Bourbon history and innovations, leading participants through a sampling of some classic recipes and contrasting those with some unique innovations.

The Laphroaig Distillery Masterclass with James Neil

James Neil

The number one selling Islay Single Malt in the World is a fan favourite for flavour and history. James Neil led the Masterclass through their favourite expressions, a good dose of Islay lore and some very special drams for guests and Friends of Laphroaig.

The Ian McLeod Distillers Masterclass with Michael Brown

Michael Brown

Michael Brown, a seasoned professional in the drinks industry, took participants on a trip featuring Tamdhu, Glengoyne and Smokehead whiskies.

The Jura Distillery Masterclass with Emma Coady

Emma Coady

"Jura is more than just a whisky. It may be one of the most remote places on earth, but the 212 people that live on this island are the reason that we make whisky and share it with the world. An island with one road, one pub, and one whisky distillery." Participants were taken on a journey to explore what makes the Isle of Jura so remarkable and remote, and what made the whisky like no other, learning about the distillation and maturation and tasting the flavours of a spirit made with only 5% of the malted barley being peated, resulting in "an ever so slightly smoky undertone but fruity and herbaceous with gentle coastal notes."

Saturday January 20th, 2024 - Evening

The VIP Tasting
6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

The VIP Tasting, open to special guests of the 2024 Victoria Whisky Festival and VIP Ticket holders, was held in the Vancouver Island and Pender Island Ballrooms prior to the Consumer Tasting, featuring the full line of whiskies as at the Consumer Tasting. VIP Ticket holders were able to explore the range of whiskies being presented for a full hour prior to the Consumer Tasting.

The Consumer Tasting
7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.

The heart of the Festival is the Consumer Tasting held in the Hotel Grand Pacific’s Vancouver Island and Pender Island Ballrooms featuring a myriad of distilleries and whiskies including Canadian whisky, Scottish single malts and blended whiskies, Irish whiskey, as well as Japanese, Indian, French, Swedish, Australian whiskies and a variety of whisky and whiskey styles from the United States. Here participants were able to satisfy their whisky curiosity by sampling their choice of over 150 whiskies, the largest selection available for such an event in British Columbia.

Each attendee was provided with an engraved Glencairn whisky nosing and tasting glass as well as assorted product information from the presenters.

The Hotel Grand Pacific again provided the best Hors d’oeuvres from their award-winning kitchen and Chefs using local ingredients, including the very popular and elusive haggis tarts created especially for the Victoria Whisky Festival!

Sunday January 21st, 2024 - Evening

The Distillers Dinner

At this invitation only dinner; the culinary team at the Hotel Grand Pacific, led by Executive Chef Peter Kim, paired exceptional local ingredients with some outstanding whiskies.

 

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