WhiskyFest preview

I will be attending the 5th annual WhiskyFest San Francisco on October 7, hosted this year at the San Francisco Marriott for a cool $139 (fee included).

It's highly recommended that guests spit out the delicious life-giving malt from their mouths after an adequate tasting has been achieved, similar to a wine tasting. I will do no such thing. So, I am dubious as to whether I will be in a physical state to take proper notes during the several seminars over the course of the three hour event (let alone remain awake), but my plan is to hit up these specific topics:

7:00 - 7:45 pm
Robin Coupar, Senior Brand Manager, The Glenrothes
Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Why Maturity matters, not age. Taste through different vintages of The Glenrothes to see first-hand, the influence of spirit and oak. *New Vintage Release*

7:45 - 8:30 pm
Neyah White, Brand Ambassador, Yamazaki Single Malts
Suntory Time: The Art of Japanese Whisky
Neyah White, West Coast Brand Ambassador for Suntory whisky will lead his tasting of a full flight of Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskies. Experience the smooth, complex and uniquely Japanese characteristics that have made Yamazaki 12, 18, and the exceptionally rare 25 year old, international award-winners. Neyah will also present Hibiki 12. First seen by Americans in the feature film "Lost In Translation", starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johannson, Hibiki 12 has just been introduced to the American market and is no longer "lost" to American whisky lovers. "Suntory Time" is not to be missed.....

8:30 - 9:15pm
Martin Daraz, Brand Ambassador, Highland Park
Last Call with Martin Daraz
End your Whisky Fest San Francisco on a high note; come and sample "the best spirit in the world" with Martin Daraz, native Scotsmand and Brand Ambassador for the Highland Park Distillery in the USA. We will be nosting and tasting five expressions from Highland Park 12 year old all the way up to Highland Park 30 year old.

Good times lie ahead. Thanks for stopping by!

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