#WhiskyExtravaganza
@TheWhiskyExtrav
7-9:30pm
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W 18th Street
Since 2000, The Whisky Extravaganza has been fostering a broader and deeper appreciation of whisky and its complexities by connecting consumers and brands through curated experiences.
Each year, The Whisky Extravaganza (TWE) hosts tasting events and masterclasses in major cities throughout the U.S., offering whisky enthusiasts from the novice to the connoisseur the opportunity to explore some of the most prestigious single malt, premium Scotch whiskies and other unique whiskies from around the world. Each TWE event offers a tasting session, masterclasses curated by industry experts, and culinary pairings.
THE EVENT
THE TASTING
Whether a whisky aficionado or at the beginning of your whisky affair, you’ll no doubt find something to ignite your passion at The Whisky Extravaganza. Join fellow enthusiasts in an exploration of a wide range of the most prestigious single malt, premium Scotch and other unique whiskies from around the world. Receive a special souvenir tasting glass to properly nose and sample from a selection of premium whiskies while indulging in delicious culinary pairings.
MASTERCLASSES
Expand your whisky knowledge through our Masterclass series. Curated by industry experts from well-established distilleries, our Masterclasses will take a deep dive into whisky distilling, flavor profiles, history, tradition and various brand portfolios in a fun and intimate setting.
MASTERCLASSES
CONNOISSEUR CLASS: THE COMMON SENSE OF SCENTS
Do you always believe what your sense of smell is telling you? Explore the role that your nose plays when drinking a great glass of whisky (or even… egads… a bad one). Who better than a professional whiskey taster to open your eyes a bit to what your schnozzle is telling you. Gain a better appreciation of the aromas that whisky possesses and remember… always follow your nose!
Presented by:
Lew Bryson
Whisky/Beer Author
“Tasting Whiskey”
WHAT’S IN YOUR GLASS – A WORLD WHISKY TASTING IN THE BLIND
Test your whisky knowledge as you are lead through a blind tasting of 5 award winning Single Malt Whiskies. We will taste Single Malt Whiskies from Australia, Ireland, England, India and Canada. The whiskies will be unveiled at the end of the tasting. Will you be able to determine what’s in your glass?
Hosted by Raj Sabharwal
Glass Revolution Imports
Tickets:
Dram & Bites- $135
Whisky tastings, Culinary bites, and a Souvenir tasting glass
Connoisseur-$175
Whisky tastings, Culinary pairings, Glencairn tasting glass, and access to the Connoisseur Masterclass with prior registration(6-7pm)
NYC Plugged Readers can get 15% off their ticket with code ‘PLUG15’
Enter below to win a PAIR Dram & Bites Tickets
Giveaway starts Tuesday August 14th at 6pm EST and ends Sunday September 9th, at 11:59pm EST. Good Luck!
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