Masterclass
2021 Masterclasses
Masterclasses – 2021 – Saturday
15 Years The Nectar
Mario Groteklaes
Saturday - 14:00-15:00
The Nectar 15th anniversary
Mario will take you through some special bottlings we did over the past years. The line-up speaks for itself….
Number of tickets available (indication): 1
Cost per person: €65,00
Highland Park
Martin Markvardsen
Saturday - 15:15-16:15
The legendary viking story
Join Martin Markvardsen, Global Brand Ambassador Highland Park, on a magical tour of some of the finest whiskies from this legendary distillery that’s standing strong in Orkney since 1798. Age, experience and tradition define their whisky but it’s Orkney that sets it apart.
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Number of tickets available (indication): 0
Cost per person: €20,00
Kyrö x Scapegrace
Miko Heinilä & James Cowan
Saturday - 16:45-17:45
A spectacular Whisky journey around the world!
Let us take you on a spectacular whisky journey around the world! We’ll go from the most northern distillery in the world right to the most southern one. From Kyrö in Finland all the way to Scapegrace in New-Zealand.
The two gentlemen entertaining you during this Master Class will be Miko Heinilä, one of the founders of Kyrö, and James Cowan, the Global Sales Director of Scapegrace. At the end of this Master Class you’ll know everything there is to know about both Kyrö and Scapegrace, their history and their unique way of working.
We’ll kick of the Master Class by drinking both of their famous gins to then move on to the real deal: 4 mystery whisky samples coming straight from their ageing warehouses. Both Kyrö and Scapegrace are on the verge of taking over the whisky world by storm and you’ll be one of the first people to try these special Whisky samples.
Join us on this journey around the world and discover some new and exciting whiskies!
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Number of tickets available (indication): 21
Cost per person: €15,00
Fettercairn
Andrew Lennie
Saturday - 13:30-14:30
A 200 years vision for Scotch whisky delivered through Scottish Oak
Pioneering distiller Fettercairn has a vision for a future of whisky, harnessing the potential for Scottish Oak in the development of Scotch Whisky. Looking to produce a truly special whisky with a truly special distinctive flavour.
Join Andrew Lennie (Global Malt Specialist) as he shares a '200 years vision' for the industry and the exciting role he sees for Scottish Oak in the future.
Number of tickets available (indication): 12
Cost per person: €20,00
Calvados Drouin
Alex Mermillod
Saturday - 15:00-16:00
Drouin Angels
The “Expérimental de Christian Drouin” series aims to demonstrate the Calvados Christian Drouin house's craftsmanship skills and drive for innovation, with limited editions set to be released each year making tributes to distilleries highly appreciated by the Drouin family. This range offers an uncommon journey of senses from its Norman roots to the four corners of the world. Three releases have already been done but this year for SITS they will reveal in exclusivity for the Belgian market what they are preparing in their warehouse for the greatest delight of spirits lovers.
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Number of tickets available (indication): 2
Cost per person: €15,00
Michter's
Stephen Copperthwaite
Saturday - 17:00-18:00
Bourbon versus Rye
Michter’s can trace its heritage back to 1753 to America’s first licensed whiskey distillery. Michter’s has come a long way since then and now produces some of the finest American whiskies in the world. We work with a guiding ethos in mind – cost be damned. Each and every part of the production process at Michter’s is meticulously researched and precisely controlled - the only goal is to produce the finest American Whiskey possible, no matter the cost.
Join us as we walk through the Michter’s story so far and explore some of the different styles of American Whiskey that Michter’s produces as well as the production processes that we feel make them truly special.
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Number of tickets available (indication): 10
Cost per person: €20,00
Masterclasses – 2021 – Sunday
Teeling
Chris Hayes
Sunday - 14:45-15:45
Teeling Whiskey Small Batch Collaboration series
Teeling Whiskey are constantly striving to collaborate with like-minded spirit producers across the globe. Our Master Distiller, Alex Chasko, is renowned for his innovative cask selection when it comes to Irish Whiskey, creating expressions of true character. This focus on innovative, has seen the creation of the award winning “Small Batch Collaboration” series, where Teeling partner with award winning distilleries, breweries and vineyards from around the world.
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Number of tickets available (indication): 11
Cost per person: €20,00
Highland Park
Martin Markvardsen
Sunday - 16:00-17:00
The legendary viking story
Join Martin Markvardsen, Global Brand Ambassador Highland Park, on a magical tour of some of the finest whiskies from this legendary distillery that’s standing strong in Orkney since 1798. Age, experience and tradition define their whisky but it’s Orkney that sets it apart.
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Number of tickets available (indication): 3
Cost per person: €20,00
Benriach
Stewart Buchanan
Sunday - 16:15-17:15
The sweeter side of smoke
Join Stewart Buchanan to explore expressions from present day to the 1970’s and discover the depths of Highland peat through Benriach’s spirit, casks, history and creativity.
Number of tickets available (indication): 6
Cost per person: €20,00
LM&V
Daniele Biondi
Sunday - 14:00-14:45
The great Daiquiri Dazzle
Join us on this unique Master Class with a lot of Daiquiri Dazzle! Daniele Biondi will take you on a journey together with our amazing bartenders Tom Neijens, Jef Berben and Jesse Den Dulk.
They will each create a dazzling Daiquiri with 3 different products: River Antoine Rivers, Clairin Sonson and Rum Fire.
You’ll be able to taste and compare their different creations and see the endless possibilities that these rums have to offer.
We end this Master Class with a bang by offering you an exclusive sample of the new Great House edition and a taste of our own Single Cask, specially bottled for and selected by The Nectar: the Monymusk MMW 2015 Habitation Velier.
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Number of tickets available (indication): 4
Cost per person: €20,00
Plantation
Matthieu Gouze
Sunday - 15:00-16:00
The secrets of West Indies Rum Distillery
This Plantation Master Class will be hosted by the one and only Matthieu Gouze. With his reputation and knowledge Matthieu doesn’t need a long introduction. He has been working alongside Alexandre Gabriel, the owner and Master blender at Maison Ferrand and Plantation Rum, for the last 11 years.
During this exclusive tasting he will share all the secrets of the West Indies Rum Distillery with you. You will be able to taste some exclusive rum that will be showcased for the first time ever at Spirits in the Sky.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn all the ‘behind the scenes’ secrets and to enjoy some incredible Plantation Rum. This is one great Master Class you don’t want to miss!
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Number of tickets available (indication): 3
Cost per person: €20,00