Exclusive tasting from the 'Icons' range for Master Class ticket holders

New spirit to be tasted for the first time.

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John Lamond is one of the world’s leading authorities on Scotch Whisky.  He is a Keeper of the Quaich, and the winner of the prestigious “Master of Malt” title in 1987.  He is the author of The Malt Whisky File, The Whisky Connoisseur’s Book of Days and The Whisky Connoisseur’s Companion, Le Snob Whisky, and contributes to magazines worldwide on the wider subject of drink.

 

He created - and tutors - The Scotch Whisky Trail Certificate Course for The City of Glasgow College.  He has also created The Advanced Whisky Course to further the knowledge and appreciation of students who have completed The Scotch Whisky Trail Certificate Course.  He is a lecturer to Wine & Spirit Education Trust Intermediate and Advanced Certificate students around Scotland and he is a member of the Association of Wine Educators. John will be on hand at the Stirling Whisky Festival on May 12th and would be delighted to meet and chat to fellow whisky enthusiasts, or to help point any 'whisky virgins' in the right direction....

Murdo Fraser MSP will join guests for a wee dram.

Bruce Crawford MSP to attend the Festival!

The two master classes that will be running at the Festival include:-
Arran Distillery - 1pm - 2pm
Balablair Distillery - 3pm - 4pm
You can expect to see some 'auld friends returning', and to taste some special drams whilst the distillery experts lead you on a journey to nose and taste through their range of products.  The master classes are for those who wish to learn a little bit more about whisky in an intimate but fun setting.  The emphasis is on interaction so participants can ask any question they wish or make their own observations about what they are drinking.  However, for those that prefer to simply sit back and listen, that is of course welcome as well.  You can book your masterclass tickets through the website on our tickets page.
Please be advised, in order to keep the classes intimate, the numbers are strictly limited.

Glenfarclas Distillery celebrated a unique milestone in its long history last year, having been owned by the Grants of Glenfarclas since the family signed the tenancy for Rechlerich Farm on 8th June 1865. As part of the transaction, the distillery was purchased for the princely sum of £511.19s.0d by John Grant, great, great grandfather of John L.S. Grant, the present Glenfarclas chairman.

Exports and sales continue to rise for Scotland's iconic whisky industry

"The year of the inaugural Spirit of Stirling Festival"