The vast majority of what we at ATW purchase comes from Willow Park Wines And Spirits. Great selection…helpful staff…and close to home. Not only do they bring in the best whiskies (and all else), they also put on the best damn events as well. If you’re local, and care to come out, you won’t regret it.
See ya at some of these:
15 September 2010 – “Last Chance Whiskies” (with Andy Dunn)
Tickets: $20 Doors: 7:00pm
Come and join Andy Dunn of Gold Medal Marketing for a whisky event like no other! Taste some limited edition last chance whiskies from – Springbank, Gordon & MacPhail, Cooley Distillery, Bruichladdich and other top whisky producers. These are rarified whiskies that you don’t want to miss.
30 September 2010 – “Bourbon Night”
Tickets: $20 Doors: 7:00pm
Willow Park’s first bourbon tasting was a great success. Join us again as we explore more of the interesting history and depth of flavor that made this Kentucky spirit famous! A carefully chosen line up of only small batch and single barrel editions will be tasted to experience the diverse flavors that bourbon has to offer. Hosted by Willow Park Wines & Spirits whisky expert Brice Coates, our guests will enjoy paired appetizers and sample a fantastic selection of rarified bourbons.
6 October 2010 – “Murray McDavid & Bruichladdich”
Tickets: $20 Doors: 7:00pm
Selected by Jim McEwan, Murray McDavid bottlings come from some of the oldest distilleries around and are considered to be a new take on the world’s best spirits! They are chosen for their individuality and diversity and we welcome you to come and join us for a memorable and informative evening.
20 October 2010 – “Wild Turkey”
Tickets: $20 Doors: 7:00pm
With 28 years of experience, Edward Freeman Russell knows a thing or two about bourbon. As the son of renowned Master Distiller, Jimmy Russell, and the fourth generation Russell to work at the Austin Nichols Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Eddie is of unmatched pedigree in the bourbon industry. This class is one of a kind and you don’t want to miss it!
27 October 2010 – “GlenDronach” (with Alistair Walker)
Tickets: $20 Doors: 7:00pm
In 1826, the GlenDronach Distillery became one of the first licensed distilleries in Scotland. Since then, GlenDronach has been producing some of the most revered scotch whiskies in the world. They earned a reputation for producing richly sherried single malt scotch whiskies. Please join us as Alistair Walker from the GlenDronach and BenRiach Distillery launches a rare 25YO single cask, exclusive to Willow Park Wines & Spirits, and walks us through a number of extraordinary scotch whiskies from the two distilleries.
2 November 2010 – “Glenrothes at the Rimrock” (with Ronnie Cox)
Tickets: $125 Doors: 5:30pm
Join Ronnie Cox of Glenrothes fame in the Rimrock Room of the Palliser Hotel for an evening of sublime whisky and gourmet food. The four course meal will begin with cocktails at 6:00 and feature Select Glenrothes expressions to accompany the chef’s creations. Tickets are extremely limited and include valet service. A night not to be missed or soon forgotten.
3 November 2010 – “Whisky Festival”
Tickets: $85
Join us for Alberta’s premier scotch event! A spectacular evening featuring a dazzling array of 100 plus single malts and premium spirits, live Bagpipers, and gourmet catering. There will be many distillery masters present from all regions of Scotland, including:
Andrew Calder – Sales Director Burns Stewart Distillers
Katherine Crisp – Brand Manager Burns Stewart Distillers
Andrew Gray – Sales Director & Proprietor Bruichladdich
Alistair Walker – Regional Sales Director GlenDronach
John Glaser – Compass Box Founder & Whiskymaker
Mike Harrison – Glenrothes Commercial Manager
Ronnie Cox – Director Glenrothes
Ross EJ Hendry – Brand Manager NA Berry Bros
Alex Bruce – Owner of Adelphi Single Malts
Enjoy the Calgary Highlander Band and Scottish Dancers. Fabulous hors d’oeuvres from Buzzards, Nicole Gourmet, Wildwood and Willow Park Golf & Country Club are guaranteed to enhance these flavourful whiskies!
10 November 2010 – “Winter Warmth – Cask Strength” (with Andy Dunn)
Tickets: $20 Doors: 7:00pm
Come taste some whiskies from top producers with Andy Dunn from Gold Medal Marketing. These are sure to warm your toes on those cold – cold – cold winter nights on the prairies…. Wear your woolies!!!!
19 November 2010 – “Exclusive Scotch Seminar”
Tickets: $50 Doors: 7:00pm
Willow Park Wines & Spirits invites you to join us for a very special evening of unique, truly superior Scotch Whiskies. This single malt lovers event will feature single casks exclusive to Willow Park Wines & Spirits, as well as other sought after rarities. Our guests will enjoy specially paired appetizers while discovering the interesting history and character of these malts. Our star of the evening will be the Tullibardine 1966, a superior forty-two year old single barrel that Willow Park Wines & Spirits is proud to call our exclusive. Come join us…
1 December 2010 – “Macallan Scotch”
Tickets: $20 Doors: 7:00pm
The Macallan is the most respected and revered whisky in the world. This legendary single malt has more awards and accolades than any other. Join Brand Ambassador J. Wheelock to unlock the secrets of what makes this iconic luxury brand “the single malt against which all other must be judged”. Guests will explore a selection of the two principal line-ups from The Macallan and learn more about what being a Master really means.
8 December 2010 – “Christmas Whiskies Mini Festival”
Tickets: $25 Doors: 7:00pm
Please join Andy Dunn from Gold Medal Marketing, Rob White from Saverio Schiralli Agencies and Jonathan Bray from Purple Valley Imports – three of the most notorious whisky importers! Check out their whisky recommendations for Christmas gift giving.
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