The Best of Drams at Whisky Live 2014: Collections
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Best of Drams at
Whisky Live 2014: Collections
[Singapore, August 2014] Southeast Asia’s largest whisky and spirit show is back in Singapore for the
fifth year.
Coined Whisky Live 2014: Collections, this year’s event is an extravaganza of the best of whiskies
and spirits, and celebrates not just the finest but also the rarest and most acclaimed brands with the
newly dedicated Collector Room.
With the prestigious event held at Singapore’s iconic Raffles Hotel, and boasting hundreds of
expressions of whisk(e)y over 40 brands, and 25 brands of spirit, Whisky Live 2014 is the largest in
Singapore yet.
Attendees will have the chance to sample a wide range of whiskies and spirits, including rare bottles
along with craft spirits. Masterclasses, led by experts of the industry, are also open to trade visitors
and the public to provide a more in-depth experience.
Some of the Singapore’s best dining and drinking scenes are also coming together to give the event
greater diversity and an even greater experience. The event will have the support of Burnt Ends, one
of Zagat’s 2014 “10 hottest restaurants in the world”. This restaurant will offer all visitors a creative
food pairing based on five whiskies and spirits. A cheese pairing by The Cheese Ark will also be
offered to visitors.
Another highlight will be a contest that gathers the very best of Singapore’s cocktail bars behind the
same counter. This friendly competition will see each of the following bars compete against the rest in
creating a special cocktail for the Whisky Live pop up cocktail bar: 28 Hong Kong Street, Anti:Dote,
Jigger and Pony, L’Aiglon and the Library.
“Whisky Live Singapore has been a sold-out event for the past four years. Singapore is a country with
one of the highest consumption of Scotch whisky, one of the most emblematic ones, and has great
influence in Southeast Asia; making it the perfect location to showcase the best of whisky and spirits
in this region,” shares Mr. Julien Nicolay, General Manager of La Maison du Whisky. La Maison du
Whisky is the organiser of Whisky Live 2010 to 2014. “Local and regional demand and appreciation of
whisky and spirit are on an unprecedented high. Whisky Live serves as a perfect platform to
experience a selection of the world’s best whiskies and spirits for novices, enthusiasts and experts.”
Mr Nicolay adds: “This year’s event features a lot more brands and offers varied exciting experiences,
making it a thrilling event for both whisky connoisseurs and beginners just wanting to have a great
time. Some of the most prestigious and highly celebrated whiskies from legendary distilleries as well
as recent releases from innovative new producers from all over the world will also be featured at the
event. With the introduction of The Collector Room, we are bringing the experience to a whole new
level.”The Collector Room
Unique to this year’s show is a special treat and rare opportunity for whisky aficionados: The Collector
Room will be serving more than 40 bottles of the world’s rarest, oldest and most acclaimed whiskies
such as several Karuizawas dating back to 1968, Lagavulin 37 year-old, Port Ellen from 1977, the
classic Glendronach 1972, the latest release of Hanyu, The Joker and many more.
The Collector Room will have a very special host to share his passion on whiskies: Mr. Benjamin
Chen, the only Singaporean invited to become a member of The Malt Maniacs, a highly recognized
single malt community. He will share his passion over a dram or two with the lucky guests with access
to the Collector Room. Attendees will also be entitled two free drams of whisk(e)y from the Collector
Room, and more of these emblematic bottles can be tasted for an exceptional price. To name a few,
Karuizawa 1968, the Graal of Collectors, can be tasted for $135 a dram or $75 a half dram, instead of
a regular bar price of $200, or a Port Ellen Milroy's Single Cask 18-year-old from 1977 can be tasted
for $40 a dram or $22 a half dram instead of $80.
The room guarantees a comfortable and enjoyable environment for attendees made even better with
Whisky Live 2014 appointing Leica as the official photographer. The Collector Room will showcase a
dedicated photo exhibition on whisk(e)y, specially shot for the event. Attendees will also have a
professional “presidential portrait” taken and printed by Leica.
Details
Date: 25th October 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Venue: Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Rd, 189673
Early Bird Price
No. Ticket Categories Regular Price (before 15
September 2014)
1 Standard Entry Pass SGD80 SGD69
Masterclass Pass
2 *standard entry pass with attendance to one SGD110 SGD89
Masterclass
Collector Pass
3 *inclusive of access to Collector Room and 2 free SGD120 SGD99
Collector drams
Collector VIP Pass
*inclusive of attendance to one Masterclass,
4 SGD150 SGD129
access to Collector Room and 2 free Collector
drams
No. Add-ons Price
1 Attendance to a Masterclass SGD35 for one, SGD60 for two
2 Access to Collector Room SGD50 (inclusive of 2 free drams)Tickets for Whisky Live Singapore 2014: Collections will be on sale from 18 August 2014 onwards.
The tickets are available at:
Fine Spirits by La Maison du Whisky
SISTIC (http://www.sistic.com)
Address: 80 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore
Ticketing Hotline: +65 6348 5555
239013
City Nomads www.citynomads.com
Tel: 6733 0059
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About Whisky Live
Whisky Live prides itself on bringing together the finest whiskies, great food and a range of education
and entertainment to make learning about whisky both fun and stimulating. This annual event offers
the unique opportunity to sample the greatest whiskies in the world and discover exciting spirits, whilst
mingling with the producers and distillers, all under one roof.
In addition to learning about the world of whisky, rare and sought-after whiskies are sampled at the
event while socialising with well-known individuals of the industry. Each event has its own local flavour
and provides the greatest insight into this greatest of spirits. With great food, masterclasses pop up
bars and much more, Whisky Live is a great day out and a memorable experience.
About La Maison du Whisky Singapore
La Maison du Whisky is a family owned company, founded in 1956 in Paris and is the French
specialist of rare Whiskies and niche spirits, importation and distribution. La Maison du Whisky
Singapore brings the same rare and collectible products to these shores, as well as the same
approach and passion that has made the mother company one of the most respected in the world
today. It operates to the public as a shop by day, and a cocktail and tasting bar from the evening, but
is also a key partner for most dining and drinking places in Singapore.
Press Release issued on behalf of La Maison du Whisky by Michelle Tan, Media Relations Executive,
Brand Incorporated Pte. Ltd.. For more information, email her at michelle@brand-incorporated.com or
call her at +65 6223 1866.APPENDIX 1 Whiskies Spirits 1792 (Sazerac) L’Encantada Armagnac Aberlour Bob's bitters Bitter Balvenie Ferrand Cognac Benriach Merlet Cognac and Liqueur Bruichladdich Dodd's Gin Buffalo Trace Hendricks Gin Catoctin Creek Monkey 47 Gin Compass box Tanqueray Gin Cragganmore Solerno Liqueur Dalwhinnie Del Maguey Mezcal Dark Corner Brugal Rum Defiant Chalong Bay Rum Dry Fly Dictador Rum Duncan Taylor Diplomatico Rum Eagle Rare Don Papa Rum Fireball New Grove Rum Glendronach Sailor Jerry Rum Glenfiddich Santa Teresa Rum Glenkinchie Zacapa Rum Glenlivet Don Julio Tequila Gordon & MacPhail Milagro Tequila Highland Park Babicka Vodka Kavalan Ketel One Vodka Kilchoman Reyka Vodka Lagavulin Longmorn Lost Spirits Mackmyra Monkey Shoulder Nikka Oban Octomore Port Charlotte Samaroli Scapa Sonoma Strathisla Talisker
Sample of Collector Bottles
Name Age Vintage ABV
Whisky Balvenie 30yo 47.3
Whisky Bowmore Artist range 38yo 1974 51.8
Whisky George T Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon 70.3
Whisky Glen Grant G&M Single Cask #2604 58yo 1953 47.9
Whisky Glencraig Artist range 35yo 1976 43.7
Whisky Glendronach LMdW Single Cask #713 1972 50.2
Whisky Glendronach Grandeur 31yo 45.8
Whisky Glendronach 1980s bottling 15yo 40
Whisky Hanyu Chibidaru Cask Finish 2000 58.2
Whisky Karuizawa 1968 61
Whisky Karuizawa 1972 63.3
Whisky Karuizawa 1973 67.7
Whisky Karuizawa 1981 56.6
Whisky Lagavulin 37yo 51
Whisky Longmorn G&M Single Cask #1538 1964 50
Whisky Longmorn G&M Single Cask #1090 1972 45
Whisky Mosstowie Artist range 35yo 1973 54.3
Whisky Port Ellen Milroy's Single Cask 18yo 1977 43
Whisky Strathisla LMdW Single Cask 1965 48
Whisky Strathisla 1970s bottling 21yo 40
Whisky Talisker 1985 56.1
Whisky Talisker 25yo 54.8
Rum Caroni 1992 55
Rum Diamond 1996 63.4
Rum Enmore 1995 61.2
Rum Port Mourant 1997 65.7
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