Thank you very much to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America for the opportunity to attend the Extravaganza as press. Since Minneapolis does not yet have a large-scale whisky show of their own (I say "yet" in hopes that one day...maybe...) I recently headed down to Chicago to attend the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America's … Continue reading 2012 SMWS Extravaganza Chicago – Recap
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Upcoming Whisky Events: SMWSA Extravaganza 2012 Fall Schedule
From a whisky standpoint, one of the things I'll miss most about San Francisco are its annual three big whisky shows: the locally run Whiskies of the World, the mammoth WhiskyFest, and possibly my favorite event, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America's Single Malt and Scotch Whisky Extravaganza. The SMWSA Extravaganza features, as you … Continue reading Upcoming Whisky Events: SMWSA Extravaganza 2012 Fall Schedule
Whiskies of the World Expo 2012 – Recap
Thank you very much to Whiskies of the World for the opportunity to attend the 2012 Expo as press. I think I said it in last year's re-cap of this event, but it bears repeating; having a large-scale whisky event on an elegant, docked riverboat is a much nicer setting than a sterile hotel conference … Continue reading Whiskies of the World Expo 2012 – Recap
13th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo & Artisanal Spirits Expo
Coming up on Saturday, March 31st is the first of the three big whisky shows that take place in San Francisco. This years Whiskies of the World Expo will again be a floating affair aboard the San Francisco Belle and will feature four decks worth of whisky, whiskey, and other assorted boozes, master classes and … Continue reading 13th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo & Artisanal Spirits Expo
Robbie Burns Night…
"Some hae meat and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it, But we hae meat and we can eat, And sae the Lord be thankit." Slainte Mhath, people. "Let other poets raise a fracas 'Bout vines, an' wines, an' drucken Bacchus, An' crabbit names an' stories wrack us, An' grate our lug: I … Continue reading Robbie Burns Night…
2011 SMWS Extravaganza San Francisco – Recap
Thank you very much to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America for the opportunity to attend the Extravaganza as press. The large-scale traveling roadshow of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (let's just call it the SMWS, shall we?) rolled into San Francisco on November 9th, and again proved to be a great time. The SMWS, though … Continue reading 2011 SMWS Extravaganza San Francisco – Recap
Slightly Late 2011 WhiskyFest San Francisco Wrap-up
Looking back at last year's re-cap of WhiskyFest, it seems I laid out some goals for this year's WhiskyFest...let's see how I did: 1. Actually spend a few minutes making a serious game plan as to what to taste instead of talking about making a game plan and then running around like an idiot. I … Continue reading Slightly Late 2011 WhiskyFest San Francisco Wrap-up
More Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events, Oct. & Nov. 2011
The hits just keep on coming... ---------- A Whisky Dinner with Ed Kohl and Chieftains Single Malt Whisky Presented by The Whisky Shop and the City Club Whisky Society, "The evening will indulge your senses with Whisky expertly paired to a four-course meal and an educational journey on how these Whiskies came to be. Ed is … Continue reading More Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events, Oct. & Nov. 2011
San Francisco’s WhiskyWeek, 2011
In San Francisco, New York, and Chicago, the week before The Whisky Advocate's WhiskyFest (Oct. 7, Nov. 1, Mar. 23, respectively) is affectionately known as WhiskyWeek. I know, I know, around your house as it is around my house...every week is whisky week, but in these towns, the days around the big expo are packed … Continue reading San Francisco’s WhiskyWeek, 2011
Upcoming (BIG) Bay Area Whisky Events.
In next couple of months, whisky lovers will have two opportunities to completely overdo it. Two chances to go to bed with waaaaaay too much whisky in the belly and to wake up with waaaaaay too much regret in the head. Big whisky expos have a way of making even the most sensible, temperate souls … Continue reading Upcoming (BIG) Bay Area Whisky Events.
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