Masterclass
2025 Masterclasses
Masterclasses – 2025 – Saturday
Douglas Laing through the Ages
Cara Laing
Saturday - 13:30-14:30
Join Cara Laing, 3rd generation and managing director of Douglas Laing & Co. for a journey through all aspects of this storied whisky maker. From Big Peat, to the world of Single Cask Single Malts, to Douglas Laing's very own craft distillery Strathearn, Cara will pull back the curtain on one of Scotland's oldest, completely independent Scotch Whisky producers.
Expect to sample Strathearn Single Malt, Limited Edition bottlings and an array of Single Casks, chosen by Cara.
Number of tickets available (indication): 23
Cost per person: €20,00
Planteray: Innovation in Tradition: The Evolution of West Indies Rum Distillery
Timon Salomez
Saturday - 15:00-16:00
Join us for an extraordinary rum tasting celebrating the groundbreaking innovations at West Indies Rum Distillery since its acquisition by Alexandre Gabriel in March 2017. This exclusive tasting will take you through the revival of historic pot stills such as the Greg’s Farm, the Vulcan, the Rockley, and the Hot Pot—meticulously restored to bring back their distinctive character. We will also explore our pioneering research with the Barbados Sugar Cane Breeding Station, including the installation of our own Harper sugar cane mill in 2022. We will also delve into the bold world of high-ester Barbadian rums, crafted with the expertise of our Jamaican colleagues. A journey through history, craftsmanship, and the future of Barbadian rum—one sip at a time.
Number of tickets available (indication): 24
Cost per person: €20,00
Cadenhead's - It's an Enigma!
Jenna McIntosh
Saturday - 16:30-17:30
Join Scotland's oldest independent bottler for a rare opportunity to explore the mystery behind their Enigma Collection. Taste six exceptional cask strength whiskies, each showcasing a unique combination of age, style, and character. Whether you are a seasoned Cadenhead's fan or a curious newcomer, this is a tasting not to be missed.
Number of tickets available (indication): 3
Cost per person: €25,00
Ricci Spirits: L'art de l'assemblage
Morgan Ricci
Saturday - 13:30-14:30
Join us for a masterclass on blending, an ancient art and know-how that brings diversity and complexity to spirits.
On the program: history and method, plus a workshop where you'll be challenged to create a complex, balanced rum.
The best will be rewarded with a limited edition.
A masterclass led by Morgan Ricci, founder of Famille Ricci and twice voted best independent bottler in the world.
Number of tickets available (indication): 29
Cost per person: €30,00
Port Askaig: The Spirit of Islay - A Journey Through Cask and Character
Mathieu Aliche
Saturday - 15:00-16:00
We welcome you to discover Port Askaig — an exploration not just of flavour, but of philosophy. We’ll taste across the range to uncover how cask selection and maturation shape the identity of each expression.
The sourcing of exceptional single malts from Islay and letting wood, time, and transparency speak for themselves. Our cask management is not just a technical process — it’s our signature, our story, and the defining force behind the character of our whiskies. As we move through this flight, you’ll see how refill, first-fill, sherry, and bourbon casks each contribute to our bold, coastal, and balanced house style.
Let’s begin this journey through smoke, sea, and subtlety.
Number of tickets available (indication): 29
Cost per person: €20,00
Michter's
Stephen Coppertwaite
Saturday - 18:00-19:00
Dive into the alchemy that transforms a great bourbon into a legend. Michter's, one of the most respected names in American whiskey, invites you to an exclusive masterclass where wood is not just a barrel, but the very soul of every bottle.
Discover how the meticulous selection of casks, the toasting of the wood, the aging process, and the subtle interaction with the whiskey create aromas of rare complexity. Every step, from forest to bottle, is a story of patience, craftsmanship, and passion—a story we’ll bring to life through an unforgettable sensory experience.
Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or simply curious about the secrets of exceptional bourbons, this masterclass offers a unique immersion into the art and science of barrel aging. Let yourself be carried away by rich flavors, captivating textures, and nuances that only time can reveal.
Michter's Bourbons: The Impact of Wood—because behind every great bottle lies a cask that has brought the whiskey to life. Reserve your spot and let the wood unveil its mysteries.
Number of tickets available (indication): 30
Cost per person: €20,00
Masterclasses – 2025 – Sunday
Springbank: An insight into 2026
David Wood
Sunday - 13:30-14:30
Join us for an exclusive masterclass from Springbank Distillery hosted by David Wood. You’ll have the rare opportunity to taste six unique future bottlings. These six whiskies offer a unique insight into our future releases.
Number of tickets available (indication): 0
Cost per person: €30,00
English Harbour: Celebrating 90 Years of Craft
Jonathan Almonte Felix
Sunday - 15:00-16:00
Discover the spirit of Antigua through a curated tasting of English Harbour’s finest—from beloved classics to hidden cask treasures. A rare glimpse into 90 years of rum-making at Antigua Distillery.
Number of tickets available (indication): 28
Cost per person: €20,00
Bruichladdich, not your classic distillery
Basche Didden
Sunday - 16:30-17:30
Bassche Didden,passionate about whisky since 2012, has made his dream come true and now works as a brand ambassador for Bruichladdich, the same distillery where he discovered his passion for whisky and single malts.
Today he tries to explain whisky in an educational and playful way using terroir, just like the philosophy of Bruichladdich.
His tastings are never boring and monotonous but a real whirlwind of flavors and information.
We'll take you on a Islay journey with some special distillery exclusive bottles that embodies the essence of Bruichladdich and the Island it is conceived.
Number of tickets available (indication): 24
Cost per person: €30,00
Iconic Vintages by Christian Drouin
Carl Jenny
Sunday - 13:30-14:30
In the 1960s, Christian Drouin Senior began crafting exceptional Calvados at his farm in Gonneville-sur-Honfleur. Rather than selling them, he carefully preserved these rare vintages, creating an unparalleled collection. Today, their house boasts the widest range of vintages in the profession, enriched over the years with forgotten gems from local farms.
Each vintage, distilled from cider aged up to a year, reveals a unique character. Aged first in seasoned oak to preserve their fruit, they are then refined in select casks (Sherry, Port, Sauternes...) for unmatched complexity.
Experience 6 rare vintages during an exceptional tasting session, including bottles dating back to 1962. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel through decades of craftsmanship and savor the legacy of a family's expertise. Only a privileged few will have this chance – don't miss yours.
Number of tickets available (indication): 26
Cost per person: €20,00
20 Years of Kilchoman
Emma McHarrie
Sunday - 15:00-16:00
Taste six unique cask samples, ranging from 3 to 19 years old, each specially selected for this exclusive masterclass and bottled at cask strength. Emma McHarrie will guide you through these rare, not-available-for-sale samples, which together capture two decades of Kilchoman’s story.
Number of tickets available (indication): 21
Cost per person: €30,00
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Sunday - 16:30-17:30
Number of tickets available (indication): 30
Cost per person: €0,00