Join The Whisky Guild At The Beach

Friday, October 25th taste your way around the world at the Jersey Shore with over 100 Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, American, Japanese, and Irish Whiskies at the luxurious Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch NJ

Join the Whisky Guild as we gather to sample, celebrate and showcase the world’s finest whisk(e)y distillers at the beautiful Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, NJ on Friday October 25th. Brand Ambassadors and masters of whisky will be in attendance to guide you through your sampling experience.

Whiskies from around the world of Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, American, Japanese, Irish, Canadian, and more will be available for you to explore. Taste over 100 varieties at one event.

Three exciting ways to enjoy the experience

General Admission 7:30 admission to the event, a world-renowned Glencairn tasting glass, gourmet dinner and dessert, plus the opportunity to attend special Master Classes hosted by some of the most gifted people in the whisky industry.

VIP Admission receives all the items listed above, with admission to the ballroom at 6:30. VIP ticketing allows you an extra time before the event to enjoy one-on-one interactions with the whisky experts behind the brands.

C-VIP Admission receives all the items listed above plus a custom Cortez Havana 2000 robusto cigar from Cortez Cigars. These cigars are a Cuban Seed, Dominican Blend with a medium to full-bodied intensity. Makes a great accompaniment to your evening.


If you love whisky and are looking to expand your experience, or you’re a novice and haven’t figured out what you truly enjoy, you will find something you love all while enjoying the elegant atmosphere of the Ocean Place Resort & Spa.

New whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike will enjoy this comprehensive event!

Whether you prefer a whiskey tasting or a whisky tasting, it is certainly the water of life: Sláinte!!!

Whisky Guild’s NYC Cruise 2019 Pour List

The Below Whiskies Are Expected To Be Aboard This Year’s Scotch & Whiskey Tasting Cruise

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Balcones Distilling
Balcones Baby Blue
Balcones Texas 100 Proof Rye
Balcones Texas ‘1’ Single Malt Whisky
Balcones Brimstone

Blade & Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Buffalo Trace Distillery
Buffalo Trace
Sazerac Rye
Eagle Rare 10 Year Boubon
1792 Bourbon

Cask and Crew
Cask & Crew Rye Whiskey Blend
Cask & Crew Orange Roasted Whiskey
Cask & Crew Ginger Spice
Cask & Crew Walnut Toffee

Catoctin Creek Distillery
Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye
Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Distillers Edition
Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Cask Proof
Catoctin Creek Barrel Select (VIP Hour Only)

Colts Neck Stillhouse
Muckleeye Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Muckleeye Straight Rye Whiskey

Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Glencadam Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glencadam 10 Year
Glencadam 13 Year
Glencadam 15 Year
Glencadam 21 Year
Glencadam 25 year (VIP Hour Only)

Glenglassaugh Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenglassaugh Revival
Glenglassaugh Octaves Peated Batch 2 (VIP Hour Only)

High Coast Single Malt Swedish Whisky
High Coast Single Malt Dálvve Signature
High Coast Single Malt Dálvve Spanish Oak
High Coast Single Malt Alv
High Coast Single Malt Hav

Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland Park Magnus
Highland Park 12 Year Viking Honor

Hudson Whiskey
Hudson Baby Bourbon
Manhattan Rye
Fall Old Fashioned w/Hudson Manhattan Rye & Applejack (VIP Hour Only)
Gold Rush w/Hudson Baby Bourbon (VIP Hour Only)

Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Johnnie Walker Green Label
Johnnie Walker Gold Label
Johnnie Walker White Walker
Johnnie Walker Blue Label (VIP Hour Only)

Kaiyo Japanese Whisky
Kaiyo The Signature 43%
Kaiyo Cask Strength 53%
Kaiyo The Peated: 2nd Edition
Kaiyo The Single 7 year
Kaiyo The Sheri: 1st Edition (VIP Hour Only)

Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey
Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey
Kilbeggan Small Batch Rye Irish Whiskey

Lambay Irish Whiskey
Lambay Irish Whiskey Small Batch Blend
Lambay Irish Whiskey Single Malt

Finger Lakes Distilling
McKenzie Rye
McKenzie Bourbon
McKenzie Pot Still Whiskey
Mac’s American Blended Whiskey
McKenzie Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Whiskey (VIP Hour Only)

Michter’s Distillery
Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight American Whiskey
Michter’s US*1 Bourbon
Michter’s US*1 Rye
Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash
Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon (VIP Hour Only)

OBAN Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Oban 14

Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Lagavulin 16

Old Forester Bourbon
Old Forester 86
Old Forester 100
Old Forester Whisky Row 1870 Original Batch
Old Forester Whisky Row 1897 Bottled-In-Bond
Old Forester Statesman
Old Forester Rye

Old Line
Old Line Single Malt Whiskey
Old Line Cask Strength Single Malt Whiskey
Old Line Navy Strength Rum (VIP Hour Only)

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

Sagamore Rye
Sagamore Spirit Signature 83 Proof
Sagamore Spirit Cask Strength
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak
Sagamore Spirit Cognac Finish (VIP Hour Only)

The BenRiach Distillery
BenRiach 10 Classic
BenRiach 10 Curiositas

The GlenDronach Distillery
GlenDronach 12
GlenDronach 18
GlenDronach 15yr (VIP Hour Only)

The Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Macallan Double Cask 12 Year
The Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year
The Macallan Triple Cask 15 Year (VIP Hour Only)

The Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Tyrconnell Irish Whiskey
Tyrconnell 16 Year Old (VIP Hour Only)

Three Chord Bourbon
Three Chord Blended Bourbon
Three Chord Twelve Bar Reserve

Tommyrotter Distillery
Triple Barrel American Whiskey
Cider Cask Finished Tennesee Whiskey
Cask Strength Bourbon Barrel Gin
Cider Cask FInished Tennesee Whiskey (VIP Hour Only)

Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Tullibardine: Sovereign
Tullibardine: 225 Sauternes Finish
Tullibardine: 228 Burgundy Finish
Tullibardine: 500 Sherry Finish
Tullibardine The Murray Chateauneuf Du Pape

Virginia Distillery Company
Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky
Cider Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky
Chardonnay Virginia-Highland Whisky
Prelude: Courage & Conviction (VIP Hour Only)

Whistle Pig Rye
Whistle Pig Farmstock Rye Crop No. 003
Whistle Pig 10 Year Rye
Whistle Pig 12 Year Rye (VIP Hour Only)

Yellow Rose Distilling
Yellow Rose Outlaw Bourbon Yellow Rose Rye
Yellow Rose American Whiskey
Yellow Rose Single Malt Blend
Yellow Rose Blended Whiskey

Kelt Cognac
Kelt Serendipity (Sauternes Finish)
Kelt CSOP
Kelt Commodore
Kelt XO

Camus Cognac
Camus XO Borderies Family Reserve
Camus Intensity VSOP
Camus Borderies VSOP
Camus Intensity XO (VIP Hour Only)
Camus Extra XO Dark and Intense (VIP Hour Only)

Auténtico Nativo
Auténtico Nativo 15 year Rum
Auténtico Nativo 20 year Rum
Auténtico Nativo Overproof Rum
Auténtico Nativo 15 year Rum (VIP Hour Only)
Auténtico Nativo 20 year Rum (VIP Hour Only)

Bones Rum

VDKA 6100

Note, listing and availability is subject to change without notice

Whisky Guild’s Whisky Wednesdays Series Continue

With Senior Master of Whisky Spike McClure

Join the Whisky Guild as we taste a wide range of whisk(e)ys from Scotland and the Americas as Spike regales us with stories, educates us on some wonderful drams, and imparts knowledge from his lifetime of experience being in and around the whisky industry

June 19th – Whiskey on the Rooftop
The Roof at the Viceroy Hotel

June 26th – Keep Walking with Johnnie Walker
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse

Whisky On The Rooftop

The Roof at The Viceroy Hotel

Wednesday June 19th 6:00pm

Nothing beats a summer evening outdoors in the city with cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and passionate whisky conversations at the perfect NYC rooftop, taking in the city’s energy and soaring views of Central Park and some engaging discussions


Keep Walking with Johnnie Walker

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse

Wednesday June 26th 6:00pm

This experience highlights the classic, special, and rare blends of Johnnie Walker, paired wonderfully with the unmatched USDA Prime dry-aged steaks of Smith & Wollensky across a 3-course dinner

Whisk(e)y, Food, and Conversations With Senior Master or Whisky Spike McClure

Whisky Guild is proud to present an intimate three part whisk(e)y and food pairing series, each Wednesday in June, at iconic NYC locales

Each event will focus on a singular theme, guided by renowned Senior Master of Whisky, Spike McClure a well-traveled missionary for whisky.

Spike returns regularly to the Holy Lands of whisky (and whiskey) reconnecting with his roots in the industry: malt men and coopers, master distillers and blenders who kindly share their knowledge with a man who spreads their good work to the wider world. His unique experiences and in-depth knowledge of whisky will leave you feeling enthused, delighted and well-informed

June 12th – An Evening of Single Malts
Irvington Union Square
June 19th – Whiskey on the Rooftop
The Roof at the Viceroy Hotel
June 26th – Keep Walking with Johnnie Walker
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse

This is a limited series in size and scope.Less than 40 tickets are available for each event.

An Evening of Single Malt Scotch

At Irvington Union Square

Wednesday June 12th 6:00pm

Highlighting single malt whiskies from the northern regions of Scotland’s Islands, Highlands, and Speyside, paired wonderfully with a 3-course dinner of Mediterranean-inspired flavors in New American classics


Whiskey on the Rooftop

The Roof at The Viceroy Hotel

Wednesday June 19th 6:00pm

Nothing beats a summer evening outdoors in the city with a few whisky cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. Join the Whisky Guild at the perfect NYC rooftop, taking in the city’s energy and soaring views of Central Park and conversations with a whisky expert


Keep Walking with Johnnie Walker

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse

Wednesday June 26th 6:00pm

Nothing beats a summer evening outdoors in the city with a few whisky cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. Join the Whisky Guild at the perfect NYC rooftop, taking in the city’s energy and soaring views of Central Park and conversations with a whisky expert

NJ Whisky Classic Seminars & Brand List

We are proud to present three featured seminars at this year’s NJ Whisky Classic:

Lambay-Whiskey 2
Lambay Irish Whiskey:
 A New Tradition Takes Flight
Join Lambay’s Brand Ambassador, Jim Doyle, as he chats about the release of Lambay Irish Whiskey and learn about what this new label has to offer after they burst onto the market last year with Lambay Irish Whiskey Small Batch Blend and Lambay Irish Whiskey Single Malt.

GlenDronach2The Art of Sherry Barrel Maturation Featuring The GlenDronach:
Global Brand Ambassador Stewart Buchanan will guide attendees through the core GlenDronach line-up of 12, 15, 18 and 21-year expressions, concluding with a limited release 24-year Single Cask expression. Samples of Oloroso and Pedro Ximinez sherry will also be showcased to highlight the effect these barrels have on The GlenDronach’s maturation process.

glencadam
Glencadam
: A Rare Gem of the Highland Single Malts
Founded in 1825, Glencadam Highland Single Malts has long been known for its quality spirit and authentic East-Highland style. With only two stills, Glencadam’s whiskies are always small batch. Brand Ambassador Daniel Tindal will be leading this fun and intimate opportunity to taste and learn about this ancient highland distillery and discover what makes their whisky so special.

Come join us and discover these along with over 100 other whiskies.
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March 21st, 2019
The Madison Hotel
Montclair NJ
7:00 – 9:30pm

Your Tasting Experience Begins With Our Featured Partners
The Balvenie
The BenRiach
The Famous Grouse
Glen Grant
Glencadam
GlenDronach Distillery
Glenfiddich
Glenglassaugh
The Glenrothes
Grant’s
Highland Park
Johnnie Walker
Lagavulin
The Macallan
Monkey Shoulder
Oban
The Singleton
Tullibardine
Amrut Distilleries
Kaiyō Japanese Whisky
Lambay Irish Whiskey
Roe & Co Irish Blended Whiskey
Slane Irish Whiskey
Temple Bar Irish Whiskey
Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey
Basil Hayden
Bulleit Bourbon
Cask & Crew
Claremont Distillery
Duke Spirits
Finger Lakes Distilling
Hudson Whiskey
Iron Smoke Distillery
Jim Beam
Maker’s Mark
Michter’s American Whiskey
Old Forester
Rebellion Bourbon
Russell’s Reserve
Tommyrotter Distillery
Wild Turkey
Plus many more to come…

 

Happy Whisky Holidays

 

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Give the experience of over 100 styles of whisky from across the globe. Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, American, Japanese, and Irish Whiskey will be showcased
All event attendees will receive a world-renowned Glencairn tasting glass, gourmet buffet dinner and dessert, and the opportunity to attend special Master Classes hosted by some of the most knowledgeable people in the whisky industry
New whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike will enjoy these comprehensive events!!!

Whisky Guild’s NJ Whisky Classic 2019

Whisky Tasting & Dinner Event – March 21st 2019
The Madison Hotel
Morristown, NJ

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Whisky Guild’s NY Whisky Cruise 2019

Whisky Tasting & Dinner Event – September 26th 2019
Chelsea Piers, Pier 61
New York, NY

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Closing In On The NY Whisky Cruise

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Whisky Guild’s NY Whisky Cruise 2018

Whisky Tasting & Dinner Event – August 23rd 2018
VIP Hour Dockside – 6:00 – 7:00pm
General Admission Boarding – 7:00 – 7:30pm
Main Event Sail Time – 7:30 – 9:30pm

Spirit of New York Cruise Ship
Chelsea Piers, Pier 61
New York, NY

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Join the Whisky Guild as we gather to sample, celebrate and showcase the world’s finest whiskies. Distillers, brand ambassadors, and masters of whisky will be in attendance to guide you through sampling their spirits. With your ticket purchase, you will receive admittance to the event, a world-renown Glencairn tasting glass, gourmet buffet dinner and dessert, cruise around Manhattan, and the opportunity to attend a special Master Class hosted by some of the most gifted people in the whisky industry.

Come sample new whiskies, or rediscover an old favorite, all while enjoying breathtaking views of Manhattan!

New whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike will enjoy this comprehensive event.

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Join American Whiskey Ambassador Tim Heuisler for the Small Batch Story at the Montclair Whisky Tasting

Whisky Guild and Beam Suntory invite you to join us at the historic Commonwealth Club in Montclair New Jersey, as we gather to sample and celebrate some of the world’s finest whiskies.

Over 40 different whiskies from Beam Suntory’s catalog of Kentucky Bourbon, Rye, American, Blended, Japanese, Irish, Canadian, and Scotch will be showcased for guests to discover and sample.

All guests will have an opportunity to participate in a master class taught by Beam Suntory’s American Whiskey Ambassador Tim Heuisler on the Small Batch Story.  With over 13 years in the bar and restaurant industry, Tim will guide attendees the history of whisky, the importance of small batch whiskies, and direct guests through some unique flavor profiles of different whiskies

Whisky Tasting Brands Expected:
Jim Beam, Marker’s Mark, Knob Creek, Canadian Club, Basil Hayden, Bakers, Bookers, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Auchentoshan, Toki, Hibiki, Two Gingers, Kilbeggan, Tyrconnell, and more.
Plus a master Mixologist will be in attendance serving creatively crafted whisky cocktails and additional spirits from Effen Vodka, El-Tesoro Tequila, Hornitos Black Barrel, Cruzan Black Strap Rum, and Sipsmith Gin

The evening’s food tasting will be provided by Turtle + the Wolf featuring Lo’s famous fried chicken. One of Montclair’s premier restaurants, Turtle + the Wolf specializes in New American seasonal food with ingredients sourced as locally as possible. The perfect whisky pairing.

All guests will also receive a world-renown Glencairn tasting glass, have the opportunity to enjoy a gourmet culinary experience, music, prizes & giveaways all night long.

Only a limited number of tickets are available for this unique experience!

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Turtle + the Wolf Joins Whisky Guild & Beam Suntory

Whisky Guild and Beam Suntory invite you to join us at the historic Commonwealth Club in Montclair New Jersey, as we gather to sample and celebrate some of the world’s finest whiskies.

It is with great pleasure that we can announce the evening’s food tasting will be provided by Turtle + the Wolf featuring Lo’s famous fried chicken. One of Montclair’s premier restaurants, Turtle + the Wolf specializes in New American seasonal food with ingredients sourced as locally as possible.

Turtle + the Wolf will be the perfect pairing to over 40 different sampling options from the Beam Suntory’s catalog of BourbonRye, Japanese, Irish, Canadian, and Scotch whiskies

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