Whisky Live, the annual, internationally renowned whiskies tasting event, touches down in New York City at Chelsea Piers on February 24th as part of a worldwide tour. Organized in conjunction with Whisky Magazine, the show continues a decade-plus tradition of sharing over 300 of the world’s best whiskies side by side for guests to enjoy, along with the stories behind them as told by master distillers, brand ambassadors and industry experts.

VIP Access
VIP Tickets to Whisky Live New York are $189 and include early access at 5:30 PM, an exclusive VIP tasting room with select exclusive bottlings available throughout the night (many not readily available in the US market), a signature, cut crystal Glencairn tasting glass, event program and a one-year subscription to Whisky Magazine.

General Admission
General admission tickets are priced at $139 and for those ticket holders, doors open at 6 PM.   The ticket price includes an event program and a souvenir Glencairn tasting glass.

For all attendees, the evening goes until 10 PM, with last pour at 9:40, and features unlimited tastings, a lavish dinner buffet and live entertainment.

Whether guests choose VIP or general admission tickets, whisky lovers are also welcome to:
·       Dive deeper into Bourbon with the Stave & Thief  Society in a hands-on bourbon workshop and premier education program that prepares participants to take the Certified Bourbon Steward Exam (program runs 2-5 PM).

·       Stop by pop-ups from local bars Daddy-O, American Whiskey and others to sample signature cocktails and private label pours.

·       Visit Authors’ Row, a brand new experience curated by Greenlight Bookstore, featuring whisky experts Lew Bryson, Fred Minnick and more (complete list in formation) who are signing copies of their latest books which are available at the show.

·       Secure a seat for a Master Class, the hour-long tutored tastings guided by international  whiskies experts, ambassadors, and master distillers who provide a detailed exploration of  whisky  enjoyment in an intimate setting. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.whiskyliveusa.com

Titan brands like Ardbeg, Maker’s Mark, Dalwhinnie, Glenmorangie, Elijah Craig, Oban, Talisker, Yamazaki and Lagavulin (in its 200th year), will be featured side by side with dozens of spirits from boutique distilleries, including Balcones, Usquaebach and New York’s own Van Brunt Stillhouse as well as other award-winning world whiskies from producers in the US, Scotland, Ireland, Australia and elsewhere.  All will be poured by master distillers and global brand ambassadors ready to meet their fans.

Whiskies category continues upswing

Extensive brand and sales growth of the whiskies category in the US continue on; surpassing all expected projections. Americans continue to spend more on whiskies than they do on vodka and, with Bourbon and Tennessee volumes growing 28.5% and revenues rising 46.7%, this growth reflects consumers’ taste for more premium quality, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. Sales for Scotch and Irish whiskies also rise with similarly impressive numbers.

Equally impressive is the setting of Chelsea Piers, a prime spot along the Hudson in which to mingle and explore premium single malt Scotches, bourbons, ryes and Irish whiskies while engaging with distillers about their work and the industry in general  David Sweet, event president, says, “Whisky Live New York reflects what’s going on in the whisky world where is an ever increasing number of craft brands and imports come to market.  We’ve got many of them at Whisky Live and are pleased to offer our guests the singular opportunity to taste some of the world’s best whiskies in one place.  All in all, with the breadth of whiskies served alongside signature cocktails, exclusive VIP offerings and the brand ambassadors’ accessibility,Whisky Live is every whisky lover’s perfect night out.”

For more information visit www.whiskyliveusa.com Updates on the event can be found through Whisky  Live New York’s social media channels:

·       Twitter: @WhiskyLiveUSA
·       Facebook: WhiskyLive USA
·       Hashtag: #WhiskyLiveNY