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Hollywood, Fl

2025 TBD

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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Saturday, October 26th

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Join Whisky Advocate at North America's leading whisky festival! 
At WhiskyFest you will enjoy hundreds of whiskies from around the world including single malt and blended Scotch, Irish, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian, and craft-distilled whiskies.
 
Attend fun and educational Master Classes taking place throughout the evening, with tastings of their own, to learn from experts in the whisky. Enjoy delicious hot and cold food selections. Each attendee receives a commemorative Glencairn Crystal nosing glass to use for the evening and to take home!

vipadmission

5:30 pm -9:30 pm

$375

generaladmission

6:30 pm -9:30 pm

$275

2024 Whisky Pour List
Below is the pouring list from our 2024 event

Jack Daniel's 

Tennessee Whisky

Bonded Tennessee Whisky

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Whisky Advocate's 

Whisky Of The Year 2022

Bonded Tennessee Rye

Single Barrel Select

Sinatra (VIP hour only)

10 yr. (VIP hour only)

Whisky Advocate's 

#4 Whisky of the Year 2021

Aberfeldy 12 yr.

Basil Hayden

Original

Toast (VIP hour only)

Bib & Tucker

6 yr.

Double Char

10 yr.

15 yr. (VIP hour only)

Blue Note Bourbon

Juke Joint

Crossroads

Uncut

Rye

Borchetta Bourbon

Small Batch

2024 Cask Strength Limited Release

2023 Cask Strength Limited Release (VIP hour only)

2022 Cask Strength Limited Release (VIP hour only)

Bruichladdich

The Classic Laddie

Islay Barley

Port Charlotte 10

Octomore 15.1 (VIP hour only)

Buchanan's

12 yr.

18 yr. (VIP hour only)

Bulleit

Bourbon

Rye

10 yr. Bourbon

10 yr. Rye

American Single Malt (VIP hour only)

The Busker

Single Grain

Single Malt

Single Pot Still

Small Batch Single Pot (VIP hour only)

The Busker Breeze Cocktail (VIP hour only)

Charles Goodnight Texas Straight Bourbon 

Compass Box

Orchard House

Nectarosity

Peat Monster

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Whisky Advocate’s #9 Whisky of the Year, 2020

Crimson Cask

Delos: Limited Edition (VIP hour only)

Celestial: Limited Edition (VIP hour only)

Metropolis: Limited Edition (VIP hour only)

Craigellachie 13 yr.

Crown Royal

Deluxe

XO (VIP hour only)

18 yr. (VIP hour only)

Dewar's

12 yr. 

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Whisky Advocate’s #4 Whisky of the Year, 2022

15 yr. 

18 yr. 

19 yr. 

Double Double

21 yr, (finished in Oloroso sherry casks) 

(VIP hour only) 

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Whisky Advocate’s #2 Whisky of the Year, 2019

21 yr. (finished in Mizunara oak casks)  (VIP hour only)

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Whisky Advocate’s #7 Whisky of the Year, 2023

Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur 

Frey Ranch

Straight Bourbon

Straight Rye

FUJI Whisky

Original

Japanese

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Whisky Advocate’s #19 Whisky of the Year, 2023

Single Grain Whiskey

50th Anniversary Edition Single Malt (VIP hour only)

Glen Moray

12 yr.

15 yr 

18 yr.

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Whisky Advocate’s #10 Whisky of the Year, 2017

21 yr. (VIP hour only)

Rye Cask Finish    

Warehouse 1

Peated Rioja Finish 

Rioja Cask Matured

Glen Scotia 9 yr. Campbeltown Malts Festival Edition 2024 (VIP hour only)

Glen Scotia 9 yr.

Gold Spot The Generations Edition (VIP hour only)

Grand Mayan Tequila

Silver

Reposado

Extra Aged

Ultra Limited Release (VIP hour only)

Green Spot

Hard Truth

Sweet Mash Rye

High Road Rye

Sweet Mash Bourbon 

Wheated Bourbon 

Sweet Mash Malted Rye (VIP hour only)

Heaven Hill

Bottled in Bond 7 yr.

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Whisky Advocate’s #4 Whisky of the Year, 2019

Grain to Glass

Bourbon

Wheated Bourbon

Rye Whiskey

Heritage Collection 18 yr. Bourbon (VIP hour only)

Holladay Distillery

Ben Holladay Bottled in Bond 6 yr. Bourbon

Soft Red Wheat Bottled in Bond 6 yr. Bourbon

Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof (Full Proof) (VIP hour only)

Jefferson's

Very Small Batch

 Bourbon

Ocean

Tropics

Reserve (VIP hour only)

Jim Beam

Black

Sunshine (VIP hour only)

Johnnie Walker

Black Label

Red Label

Gold Label

Blue Label (VIP hour only)

Killowen

Rum and Raisin 5 yr. Single Malt (VIP hour only)

Pangur Irish Poitin (VIP hour only)

Knob Creek

9 yr.

Rye

Lagavulin

16 yr.

LALO Tequila Blanco

Loch Lomond

Original Single Malt

12 yr. Single Malt

24 yr. Royal Troon Edition (VIP hour only)

Lux & Umbra Dry Gin

Maker's Mark

Original

46 (VIP hour only)

Mary Dowling

Double Oak Bourbon

Tequila Finish Bourbon

Winter Wheat Bourbon

Mash & Mallow S’Mores Whiskey

Method and Madness

Single Grain

Single Malt

Single Pot Still

Middle West Spirits

Straight Wheat Whiskey 

Straight Rye Whiskey

Straight Bourbon

Bourbon Cream

Oloroso Wheat Whiskey (VIP hour only)

Ported Pumpernickel Rye (VIP hour only)

Mijenta Tequila

Blanco

Reposado

Añejo Gran Reserva

Cristalino

Minden Mill

Nevada Straight Bourbon

Nevada Straight Rye

American Single Malt

Oban

14 yr.

Little Bay

18 yr. (VIP hour only)

Distiller’s Edition (VIP hour only)

OYO

Original

Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka

Stone Fruit Vodka

Barrel-Finished Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka

Praedictum 15 yr. Kentucky

        Straight Bourbon (VIP hour only)

Rabbit Hole

Heigold High Rye Double Malt

      Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 

Dareringer Kentucky Straight Bourbon

     finished in PX Sherry Casks

Redbreast

12 yr.

Lustau

18 yr. (VIP hour only)

Redemption

Cognac Cask

Wheated Bourbon

Rye

Sur Lee (VIP hour only)

10 yr. Barrel Proof Rye (VIP hour only)

Roku Gin

Royal Brackla 12 yr.

Sagamore Spirit

Small Batch Rye

Cask Strength Rye

Double Oak Rye

9 yr. (VIP hour only)

Black Manhattan Cocktail (VIP hour only)

Singleton

12 yr. 

15 yr.

18 yr. (VIP hour only)

Stonestreet Founder’s Edition

       Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Toki

Truitt’s Old Fashioned

Two Stacks

The First Cut Signature Blend

Single Grain Double Barrel

Vim & Petal

Westland Distillery

Flagship

Beer Cask Finish

Wine Cask Finish

Garryana Edition 9

Yellow Spot

Distillers Edition (VIP hour only)

Hollywood, FLMaster Classes

Master Classes featuring world renowned whiskymakers and distinguished members of the whisky community run throughout the evening. Join us to learn first-hand how these exquisite whiskies are made. 

Hollywood, FL Master ClassesBelow are the Master Class details from our 2024 event

Master Classes featuring world renowned whiskymakers and distinguished members of the whisky community run throughout the evening. Join us to learn first-hand how these exquisite whiskies are made. 

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    Challenging Conventions with Four Iconic Whiskies

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    Abi Clephane

    Global Ambassador

    Bruichladdich

    Abi Clephane found her passion for the drinks industry from a young age,starting her decades long journey in the on trade in a wide range of accounts - from techno clubs to neighborhood pubs and hotel bars. She
    joined Remy Cointreau UK in London in 2015, working as UK Brand Ambassador for 8 years. She was responsible for representing the
    Bruichladdich Distillery Company portfolio. Whilst always being passionate about spirits in general, it was there that her passion for whisky and ginwas really ignited. She has been always passionate about Scottish flavours, growing up fishing and foraging in and around the west coast of Scotland. She has translated this knowledge into incredible cocktails and pairing combinations
    that have entertained her guests all over the globe. She pioneered the Whisky and Potato Chip paring ritual, bringing a touch of humour to the traditional whisky tasting.
     Following 8 years at RCUK, Abi joined Bruichladdich Distillery in 2022 as a
    Global Ambassador responsible for brand education across our markets in
    China, South-East Asia, Australia, and the UK. She also hosts Academy
    groups, VIP and Press trips on Islay, making sure that every visitor has an
    incredible experience of Bruichladdich Distillery. Abi now divides her time
    between the Glasgow office, the distillery on Islay, and our global markets.

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    Join us for an exclusive exploration of Bruichladdich Distillery, where whisky craftsmanship meets bold innovation. This Master Class delves into the Bruichladdich story, with each whisky representing a unique chapter. Discover the unpeated Classic Laddie, a testament to Bruichladdich's pioneering spirit. Taste the essence of Islay in Bruichladdich Islay Barley, a single vintage whisky crafted from locally sourced grain. Experience Bruichladdich Eighteen, a landmark whisky distilled by the new team, marking a turning point in the distillery's history. Finally, delve into Octomore 15.3, a whisky that pushes the boundaries of peated whisky to create a masterpiece that defies convention.

     

    Perfect for whisky lovers and newcomers alike, this session offers insights into the innovation, community, and craftsmanship that define Bruichladdich.

    8:00 PM - 8:45 PM

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    Elijah Craig Brand Family Tasting

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    Jodie Filiatreau 

    Artisanal Distiller

     Heaven Hill

    Jodie Filiatreau is a recognized leader in the Bourbon industry with more than four decades of experience in and around the creation of whiskey and its maturation process. Jodie began his career with Heaven Hill in 1981 working second shift in the bottling house. During his 42 years with the company, he has risen through the ranks and garnered extensive knowledge in distillery and barrel aging operations. Now, as the Artisanal Distiller at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience on Louisville’s historic Whiskey Row, Jodie leads a world-class team in crafting some of Heaven Hill’s very limited release offerings including the Square 6 line of products.

    Jodie also leads Heaven Hill’s multi-year championship winning barrel rolling teams. As the teams’ coach for the last three decades, he has lead the men’s team to 17 wins, women’s team to 12 wins and under his tutelage Heaven Hill has won 28 individual medals.

    Jodie lives in Bardstown, Kentucky with his wife Fran and enjoys a quality cigar with a neat pour of Square 6 Wheated Bourbon. In his spare time, he loves cruising Kentucky’s waterways on his pontoon boat with friends and family.

    Elijah Craig was the first to char oak barrels to make Bourbon. Taste from a family of Bourbons and whiskeys from the Father of Bourbon. From the traditional Small Batch that started it all, to straight rye whiskeys for extra spice. But why stop there? An extra layer of decadence is layered into our Bourbon and Rye from the use of a secondary Toasted and flash charred barrel. Next, a unique batch of our Barrel Proof Bourbon bottled straight from the barrel. Top off the tasting with a rare opportunity to sip some of the oldest Kentucky Bourbon, Elijah Craig 18 yr. bottled from the contents of one single barrel. 

    7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

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  • Behind the scenes of The Maker’s Mark Private Selection Single Barrel Program

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    DeNiro Fisher 

    Diplomat

    Maker's Mark

    DeNiro Fisher is the Florida Maker’s Mark Diplomat, where he enthusiastically shares his love of bourbon for all things Maker’s Mark across the sunshine state. DeNiro arrived at Maker’s Mark with 15 years of sales and marketing experience equipped with an MBA from Georgia State University, BS from the University of Southern Mississippi, and armed with industry designations to include Certified Beer Server and Executive Bourbon Steward. With more than a decade in the beverage industry, the sales and business development specialist has built and nurtured relationships with industry partners, customers, and fellow brand enthusiasts while his passions remain deep rooted in brand building, education, and training as a proud ambassador for the brand. 

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    Dive into the rich heritage of Maker’s Mark and learn how they utilize wood finishing staves cooked at varying temperatures and time periods to create a single barrel program unlike any other.  You'll learn about Maker’s Mark 46, the program catalyst, and taste through the five stave liquids unique and exclusive to their process.  Make sure you wear your master distiller’s cap, as you’ll have an opportunity to take part in building a small sample recipe and bring a unique expression of Maker’s Mark to life!

    8:00 PM - 8:45 PM

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  • Whiskey Innovation From Farm to Bottle

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    Ryan Lang

    Founder, Head Distiller & CEO

    Middle West Spirits

    Ryan Lang grew up in Pennsylvania and began his career in Engineering with Ingersoll Rand
    upon graduating from Penn State University.  In 2007, he moved to Columbus, Ohio where theidea to leave the corporate world blossomed into what was the beginning of Middle West. The inspiration for the company started while digging through his family’s history and connection to
    agricultural distilling in both the US and Europe. This led to a journey of discovery of the roots ofdistilling and its direct ties to the soil and seed used to make great spirits. This hobby becamethe passion that is now his life’s work. 

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    Hear about Middle West Spirits’ innovation in whiskey making from the ground up - from new seed development to double casks. This class will include a tasting with some of our current Double Cask Collection products. Create your own blend and see how different whiskeys work together to create something new that works harmoniously with a second cask.

    7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

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Hotel Accommodations

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

1 Seminole Way

Hollywood, FL 33314

(866) 502-7529

The room block is available until September 24, or until the block sells out.

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