Whether you’re single, newly wed to the world of whisky or celebrating a grand anniversary, Downtown LA has got the Whisky event you’ve been longing to marry.
We’re talking about love in the form of a whisky tasting event coupled with Masterclasses and gourmet food pairings you can only find once in a lifetime. This year’s ceremony is being held at the City Market Social House, May 31st from 6:30 – 10pm and proposes with a miniature embroidered tasting chalice as a cute memento.
Still looking for love? Work the room! You’ll find over 100 select whiskies to court.
The Whisky Extravaganza has been fostering a broader and deeper appreciation of whisky and its complexities by fostering relationship between consumers and brands since 2009.
Each year, The Whisky Extravaganza (TWE) hosts tasting events and masterclasses in major cities throughout the U.S., offering whisky enthusiasts from the novice to the connoisseur the opportunity to explore some of the most prestigious single malt, premium Scotch whiskies and other unique whiskies from around the world. Each TWE event offers a tasting session, masterclasses curated by industry experts, and culinary pairings.
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The Whisky Extravaganza Masterclasses offering three classes starting at 6:30pm – now open for registration!
Single Malt Spotlight: Diversity within Tradition – Westward Whiskey
Single Malt Whisk(e)y has kept to a resolved definition and revered perception for decades. However, with the boom of international whiskey, countries and distilleries look to showcase diversity, terroir and provenance in this wonderful category of whiskey.
Join Jordan Felix, Westward American Single Malt Advocate as we walk through the constituents of barley, beer and barrel from three different countries. Subsequently, blind taste three international single malts & discuss the bright future of this growing respected category.
Presented By: Jordan Felix, Westward American Single Malt Advocate
A Conversation with Makers Mark and Women Who Whisky!
Maker’s Mark Whisky has always been at the forefront of engaging bourbon drinkers experientially from the iconic red-tipped bottle and label designed by co-founder Margie Samuels to the Maker’s Mark distillery as bourbon tourism destination to the brand’s current Private Select program, which allows enthusiasts to create a personalized whisky by adding custom wood finishing barrel staves to specially selected casks.
Most recently, Maker’s Mark has created the Diplomat program with the aim of educating customers and consumers through an immersive program that involves education on every level of the whisky making process.
Join Maker’s Mark Trade Relations Manager Megan Breier in conversation with Kim Ohanneson, President of Women Who Whiskey ~ Los Angeles. Megan, who was named a highly commended American Whisky Icon by Whisky Advocate, will guide you through a tasting of four expressions of Maker’s Mark, including Private Select, while talking about creating innovative, educational experiences to help Diplomats engage and educate buyers and consumers by exploring every aspect of whisky making.
In her previous role as West Coast Whiskey Ambassador for Beam Suntory, Megan created unique and memorable educational programs such as Aged and Glazed (bourbon and doughnuts) and Bourbon Is My Boyfriend.
Presented By: Megan Breier – Makers Mark Trade Relations
Kim Ohanneson – Women Who Whiskey ~ Los Angeles
Hennessy Le Voyage: A Journey through the Art of Cognac & Crafted Cocktails
Join Richard Varga, Hennessy Ambassador, as he guides you through an exclusive hands-on experience as you discover the craftmanship that goes into the making of our Cognac. Journey through the Hennessy portfolio as you taste the differences between some of our most iconic blends and learn to craft your own cocktails with the world’s finest cognac.
Highlights of the evening will include an immersion into the distinct world of cognac and the superior craftsmanship behind every Hennessy blend (Hennessy V.S.O.P, Hennessy X.O) while discovering the distinctive flavors and characteristics of Hennessy.
Presented By: Richard Varga – Hennessy Ambassador
Bring your friends and learn the art of making classic cognac cocktails while exploring new ways to enjoy Hennessy on a night out or at home! Enjoy the ultimate de-constructed cognac tasting experience and be transported into the seven worlds of Hennessy X.O.
There is no cost beyond the Connoisseur ticket admission to attend Masterclasses, but advanced registration will reserve your seat. Registration will be available to all attendees on a first-come, first-served basis until the class is full. Registered attendees must be present 10 minutes prior to the start of the class. Walk-ins with a valid general admission ticket are allowed to attend Masterclasses as space permits.
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