Whisky Forum - T W E Whisky Show 2016

jwbassman · Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 3:20 pm Post subject: T W E Whisky Show 2016

As a special 40th Birthday treat to myself, I'm going to the TWE Whisky Show this year - really looking forward to this Top Malt

http://www.whiskyshow.com/

Anybody planning on going?

Anybody been before? If so any tips for a newbie?

Charlie · Master Of Malts Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1405

Not this year but I have been in the past, a superb line up of whiskies available to taste.

jwbassman · Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 7:02 pm Post subject:

Charlie · Master Of Malts Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1405

jwbassman · Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 10:11 pm Post subject:

Thanks Charlie - sound advice. If I can I'd like to do a Masterclass too but I know the places are very limited. Quality not quantity is key here I think and some planning sounds like a great idea Smile

I'm really looking forward to it and I'm sure it will be fantastic. I was hoping to get to Islay this year but alas that is not going to happen so we decided to do this instead. Islay, maybe next year...

dramblersanonymous · Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 9:01 am Post subject:

I'll be there! Very much looking forward to it. Had tickets for last year but had an emergency trip out to China and had to give my tickets to some friends. A barrage of smug photos ensued. Not letting it happen again this year!

jwbassman · Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 9:43 am Post subject:

Which day are you going? I'll be there on Sunday Smile

jwbassman · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 9:38 am Post subject:

Managed to bag a ticket to the 3 Masters Masterclass yesterday - to be honest I surprised to get it, they sold out in a couple of minutes... I'm even more excited about the trip now Very Happy

https://whiskyshow.com/what-s-on/masterclasses/1702/three-masters-of-whisky/

dramblersanonymous · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:58 am Post subject:

I missed out on those tickets unfortunately - looks superb! I'm there on Sunday too. Looking forward to it immensely. Also in the fortunate position that I know a handful of the ambassadors at a few different brands. Hoping to make good use of those contacts!

jwbassman · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:35 pm Post subject:

I was very surprised to get one, no sooner had they come on sale then they were sold out - I don't know how many were available but I guessing it was pretty limited and they were clearly in huge demand.

It's not cheap but I'm sure it will be worth the extra cost (it does include 9 drams) and I guess it's not everyday you get the chance to attend an event like that with such high profile guests Very Happy

I'm sure you'll have a great time regardless, especially if you have a few key contacts Wink

dramblersanonymous · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:47 pm Post subject:

The bowmore tasting looks excellent. Bowmore black 2nd edition, bowmore 30 sea dragon, bowmore 25, bowmore 1964, bowmore deluxe 1970s and the tempest 10. Shame it's Â£250. But some (probably) never ever get another opportunity drams in there.

jwbassman · Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:34 am Post subject:

Indeed, if money were no object!

They've announced a few more masterclasses, shame the Glenfarclas one is only on the Saturday, would have liked to attend that one, and the Lagavulin one too.

I'm sure the one I'm going to will be awesome and I guess going to more than one may be considered greedy, not to mention the huge number of drams you would have to taste!

It's getting close now Very Happy

Quaich1 · Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:23 pm Post subject:

jwbassman · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 4:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks mate - I'm going to try Laughing

really looking forward to it. Is there anything comparable on your side of the water?

Quaich1 · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:35 pm Post subject: