WhiskyFest Chicago set for March 21st

January 12, 2001

Malt Advocate Press Release:

The world's most influential whisky press, consumers, and trade will attend

this one night event in Chicago.

What is it?

WhiskyFest Chicago, the biggest independent whisky event in the U.S., will be

held on Wednesday evening, March 21, 2001, from 6:00-10:00 pm at the Hyatt

Regency on Wacker Avenue.

What will be poured?

More than 200 of the world's finest and rarest whiskies will be available for

sampling, featuring the finest single malt and blended Scotch whiskies, the

best bourbons and Tennessee whiskeys, top of the line Irish whiskeys, and the

best from Canada. The focus is on education, and distillery representatives

will be on hand at the pouring booths to explain how the whiskies are made.

Who will be speaking?

Ten of the world's leading distillery managers and master blenders will be

conducting seminars throughout the evening including Jimmy Bedford (Jack

Daniel's), David Robertson (The Macallan), Eddie Russell (Wild Turkey),

Richard Paterson (The Dalmore), Iain Henderson (Laphroaig), Bill Samuels

(Maker's Mark), Anthony Burnet (Glenmorangie), Fritz Maytag (Anchor Distilling

Co.), Barry Crockett (Jameson), and Evan Cattanach (The Classic Malts). World

renowned whisky expert Michael Jackson will be giving the event's keynote

speech. Many other well-known distillery managers are also expected to

attend.

Who will attend?

Approximately 1,000 whisky enthusiasts, trade representatives, and the media.

How much?

$65 per ticket. Orders of ten or more tickets will enjoy a reduced ticket

price of $55. Advance ticket sales only by calling 800-610-MALT or online at

See more information about the event at www.whiskeypages.com.

Cheers,

Jim Butler

Straightbourbon.com

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