The famed worldwide spirits occasion Whisky Live is slated to make its Macau debut in October 2024 at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort, in partnership with SJM Resorts.
Highlights embrace the elusive Port Ellen 37-Year-Old, a extremely sought-after launch from a distillery that has resumed manufacturing however nonetheless provides restricted portions of older whiskies.
The occasion may also showcase the Chen Uen’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms collection from WhiskyDiscover, which mixes whisky with the artistry of famend comedian creator Chen Uen, offering a novel immersion into the world of whisky and “Records of the Three Kingdoms”.
Additionally, attendees can stay up for the restricted particular single cask bottling from the Hokkaido Akkeshi Distillery, a Japanese whisky from one in all Hokkaido’s earlier distilleries, identified for its distinct flavour profile that mixes peat and sherry cask ageing.
SPEX x Picasso
During the occasion, the famed Spey distillery will introduce its SPEY × PICASSO assortment, that includes a whisky impressed by Picasso’s art work, in addition to a classic choice from 1990-1999, showcasing the affect of time on flavour improvement.
Additionally, the Secret Speyside collection will spotlight hidden gems from lesser-known distilleries, together with Longmorn and Glen Keith, providing attendees a uncommon likelihood to pattern aged expressions.
Take a masterclass
Whisky Live additionally offers connoisseurs the alternative to take an unique collection of masterclasses that includes the luminaries of the whisky world, providing a novel alternative to pattern a few of the best whiskies whereas gaining insights from revered business figures.
Here, they will expertise the artwork of whisky making and tasting in an intimate setting, surrounded by masters of the craft.
Among the highlights are classes like “Discovering the World of Whisk(e)y Regions and Styles,” led by Stephen Mack, which explores whisk(e)ys from Scotland, Ireland, America, and Japan. Participants will style famend picks akin to Glencadam 10 Years Old, Teeling Single Malt, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, and The Chita.
Another participating session, “A Journey Along Mars Distilleries,” options Hiroaki Nakamura, who will information attendees by the historical past of Mars Distilleries, presenting distinctive whiskies like MARS Single Malt Komagatake 2023 Edition and MARS Tsunuki Yakushima Aging Cask #2094.
In addition, Suntory Global Spirits China’s head of name ambassadors Jacky Zhang leads an “Introduction to House of Suntory Whisky,” delving into its wealthy 200-year historical past. Attendees may have the alternative to style iconic whiskies together with Chita Single Grain, Hibiki Japanese Harmony, Hakushu 12 Year Old, and Yamazaki 12 Year Old.
Master Distiller Lasse Öznek from Copenhagen Distillery may also share insights of “The Way of Making Distinctively Danish Whisky,” mixing modern Nordic craftsmanship with conventional methods. Participants will study Copenhagen Distillery’s three whisky classes whereas sampling unique and really uncommon servings.