I could wax on about whisky. Or brief you on the back-story of beer. Instead, a short tale about a man who embraced both, albeit for a short time.

Many years ago, on his first assignment for a Scottish newspaper, my father attended a celebratory dinner in honour of dead poet (and, as of 2009, the Greatest Scot off all time) Robert Burns. Whisky flowed and my dad... (read more)

You will be able to sip, sample, taste and learn about different products in the area of scotch, whisky, premium beer, as well as spirts and wine. Executive Director Adam Bloch, says last year the festival sold out with over 3200 attendees. "The festival is a chance for people to expand their palates, it is kind of like an adult education tasting event but it's... (read more)