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| Ryan Powell bio | 6:40pm - 7:10pm reserve this |
| Ross Hendry bio | 7:20pm - 7:50pm reserve this |
| Ashock Chokalingam bio | 8:00pm - 8:30pm reserve this |
| J Wheelock bio | 8:40pm - 9:10pm reserve this |
| James Robertson bio | 9:20pm - 9:50pm reserve this |
| Brewer's Assoc. bio | 6:30pm - 7:00pm reserve this |
| John Hall bio | 7:10pm - 7:40pm reserve this |
| Michael Nicolson bio | 7:50pm - 8:20pm reserve this |
| ****Simon Brooking bio | 8:30pm - 9:00pm reserve this |
| Andrew Crook bio | 9:10pm - 9:40pm reserve this |
| J Wheelock bio | 6:40pm - 7:10pm reserve this |
| James Robertson bio | 7:20pm - 7:50pm reserve this |
| Ryan Powell bio | 8:00pm - 8:30pm reserve this |
| Ashock Chokalingam bio | 8:40pm - 9:10pm reserve this |
| Ross Hendry bio | 9:20pm - 9:50pm reserve this |
| John Hall bio | 6:30pm - 7:00pm reserve this |
| Brewer's Assoc. bio | 7:10pm - 7:40pm reserve this |
| Still To Be Announced bio | 7:50pm - 8:20pm reserve this |
| Andrew Crook bio | 8:30pm - 9:00pm reserve this |
| Michael Nicolson bio | 9:10pm - 9:40pm reserve this |
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Michael Nicolson
Company: Retired (Ex-Master Distiller for Lagavulin, Royal Lochnagar, Blair Attol, Glenkinchie, Caol Ila. Worked for Glen Ord, Teanninich, Glen Albyn, Glen Mhor, Aultmore, Dallas Dhu, Dalwhinnie, Benromach, Cardhu, Rosebank, Linkwood, Linlithgow and Glenesk)
Title: Master Distiller
Originally Based: Scotland
Presently Based: Victoria, Canada
Bio: Both of Mike's grandfathers were distillers on Islay and his father was a grain distiller from the lowlands. Whisky distilling was therefore, very much in his blood. His first full manager role in 1983, was at Glenkinchie, one of the "Classic Six, from there his responsibilities expanded as manager of Blair Athol, a large and much visited distillery followed by, four years on the Isle of Islay responsible for both Caol Ila and the mighty Lagavulin. Royal Lochnagar was his final posting where he spent five years producing that distinctive spirit. In 2003 he was recognized by Whisky Magazine with an award for special services to the industry.
Seminar Topic: Life as a Master Distiller, the untold stories." - A career at some of Scotland's most well known distilleries including three from the Classic Six, Glenkinchie Dalwhinnie and Lagavulin, often brings moments that aren't printed on a pamphlet. Come enjoy Mike's passion for malt distilling and some of the more unordinary moments he experienced during his career as a Master Distiller.
James Robertson
Company:Tullibardine Distillery
Title: International Export Manager
Presently Based: Perth, Scotland,
Bio: After working in the wine trade for several years, James joined Tullibardine distilleries in 2008 bringing to Tullibardine, not only sales management expertise, but a vast knowledge in cask management. His Passion for product knowledge and production methods makes him a fantastic speaker; his classes around the world are a sold out experience. If you have not had the chance to attend one, do not miss this great opportunity.
Seminar Topic:The Reawakening of a Distillery
Satellite Event Host @: Tullibardine Whisky Dinner
Ashock Chokalingam
Company: Amrut Distilleries
Title: International Sales Manager
Presently Based:Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Bio: Ashok joined Amrut Distilleries in February 2004 as Territory Manager – Sales and Marketing, responsible for marketing and logistics for the EU market and subsequently charged with the responsibility on the whole of the international market outside of India. Ashok’s passion, appreciation and knowledge for Amrut distilleries’ portfolio, has gain him International recognition. Come and join us in a tour to Amrut distilleries, and how one of the finest whiskies in the world is made.
Seminar Topic: Amrut Indian Single Malt whisky
Satellite Event Host @: Amrut Whisky Pairing Dinner
Ross Hendry
Company: (Berry Brothers and Rudd Spirits) The Glenrothes
Title: Brand Development Manager, North America
Presently Based:Toronto, Canada
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Ryan Powell
Company: The Glenlivet
Title: Brand Education Manager
Presently Based: Toronto, Canada
Bio: Ryan has been the Brand Education Manager at Corby Distilleries and the Canadian Ambassador for The Glenlivet for the past 4 years. He received his training in Scotland from Master Distillers, Master Blenders and Global Brand Ambassadors at Strathisla, The Glenlivet and Glenburgie distilleries. These three distilleries produce malt whiskies for some of the most popular scotch whiskies in the world – Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s and, most importantly, The Glenlivet. Ryan has represented The Glenlivet at many whisky shows across Canada, including Victoria Whisky Show and Hopscotch in British Columbia, Willow Park Whisky Show in Alberta, Spirit of Toronto and Whisky Live in Ontario, and Spirits Festival, in New Brunswick.
Seminar Topic: The Glenlivet - The single malt that started it all.
Andrew Crook
Company: The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. Ltd.
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Presently Based: Milngavie, Scotland
Bio:“My father started The Vintage Malt Whisky Company over 18 years ago after many years working in the Scotch Whisky industry. I joined the company 8 years ago and I am now responsible for sourcing and selecting every whisky used in our malt whisky brands. The company has built an enviable reputation for bottling some of the very best Islay whiskies available along with many of the finest single cask scotches. Our products have won numerous awards over the years and in 2008 we were named Whisky Magazines Independent Bottler of the Year in the Islay Category.”
Seminar Topic:Finlaggan & The Ileach Single Malts – The Best Kept Secrets on Islay !
John Hall
Company: Forty Creek Whisky
Title: Owner/Whisky Maker
Presently Based: Grimsby, Ontario
Bio: For three decades, John won wide recognition in the Niagara wine industry, as a winemaker and industry leader. In 1993 he purchased the last remaining independent distillery in Ontario, and began making spirits. He has translated his winemaking experience into the art of distilling. Forty Creek has won countless gold medals and is the fastest growing Canadian whisky in North America. Malt Advocate Magazine named John Pioneer of the Year in 2007. Whisky Magazine named him Whisky Ambassador of the Year in their 2008 Canadian Icons of Whisky Awards and named his distillery the 2008 Distillery of the Year. Jim Murray declared in the 2008 edition of Murray’s Whisky Bible, “Of all the world’s distillers, there are few I hold in higher esteem than John Hall.”
Seminar Topic:Deconstructing Forty Creek. Learn all about how it was born, the inspirations and where it is going with all of the accolades. Q & A period as well!
Satellite Event Host @: Forty Creek Masterclass
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Simon Brooking
Company: Laphraoig
Title: Master Brand Ambassador
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Satellite Event Host @: Laphraoig Whisky Pairing Dinner
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