Masterclass
2026 Masterclasses
Masterclasses – 2026 – Saturday
Isle of Arran: the island of contrasts
Fred Baumgartner
Saturday - 13:30-14:30
join Fred Baumgartner, UK & European Brand Ambassador, and discover a range of Arran and Lagg Single Malt whiskies. Two very different distilleries, each shaped by the same incredible island and a shared love of great whisky.
From the youthful, boldly peated expressions of Lagg to the refined elegance and maturity of Arran, this tasting showcases the full spectrum of the island’s whisky-making philosophy. An exceptional opportunity to sample six remarkable drams, including the very exclusive Arran 30 year old, each telling its own story of place, tradition, and innovation.
Lagg Small Batch Quarter Cask (not released yet)
Lagg 6 years Single Cask for The Nectar (not released yet)
Warehouse Sample - Lagg 90 PPM
Arran 10 Years Barley 2026 50% (not released yet)
Arran Signature Series 4 50% (not released yet)
Arran 30 Years 46%
Number of tickets available (indication): 6
Cost per person: €30,00
Compass Box: 25 years of whiskymaking: the unlimited possibilities of blending scotch whisky
Pierre-Marie Bisson
Saturday - 13:30-14:30
Compass Box is one of the most daring and creative houses in the world of whisky, founded on a unique vision: that of blending as a true art form. For this exclusive masterclass, Pierre-Marie—brand ambassador—invites you to delve into the heart of this expertise through a selection of carefully chosen limited editions.
Compass Box Artist #11 Wisdom 50.1%
Compass Box Experimental Grain 46%
Compass Box The Circle N°2 46%
Compass Box Juveniles 2018 46%
Compass Box Spice Tree Extravaganza 46%
Compass Box Ultramarine 51%
Number of tickets available (indication): 19
Cost per person: €30,00
Planteray: Extreme Series VI – Legends of Rum
Alexandre Gabriel
Saturday - 15:00-16:00
Join us at Spirits in the Sky for an exceptional masterclass with Alexandre Gabriel, Master Blender and owner of Maison Ferrand.
Through the Extreme Series VI – Legends of Rum collection, he will share more than 35 years of travels, encounters and expertise across some of the world’s greatest rum terroirs, from Jamaica to Fiji, via Haiti and Barbados.
A rare and captivating tasting experience, paying tribute to the legends of rum and the unique bonds between master distillers.
PLANTERAY BARBADOS EXTREME N°6 59°
PLANTERAY BELIZE EXTREME N°6 60,4°
PLANTERAY FIJI EXTREME N°6 57,8°
PLANTERAY HAITI EXTREME N°6 45,8°
PLANTERAY JAMAICA EXTREME N°6 64°
PLANTERAY ST LUCIA EXTREME N°6 60,8°
Number of tickets available (indication): 18
Cost per person: €40,00
Signatory Vintage : 40 years of independent bottlings
Andrew Symington
Saturday - 18:00-19:00
Andrew Symington & Signatory Vintage 40 years of independent bottlings Join whisky legend Andrew Symington, founder of Signatory Vintage, for an exceptional masterclass celebrating more than 40 years of independent bottling excellence.
From the very first casks selected in 1988 to some of the world's most sought-after single casks, Andrew has helped shape the modern landscape of independent Scotch whisky. Throughout this unique tasting, he will share the story behind Signatory Vintage, the evolution of the company, unforgettable moments from four decades in the whisky industry, and the philosophy that has made Signatory one of the most respected names among whisky enthusiasts worldwide.
A rare opportunity to hear first-hand from one of the industry's true pioneers while enjoying a carefully selected lineup of exceptional whiskies.
Number of tickets available (indication): 0
Cost per person: €50,00
The Kilchoman Family Collection First Editions
Emma McHarrie
Saturday - 15:00-16:00
Discovered in the quiet corners of our warehouses, the Family Collection were selected during the Wills’ annual review of maturing stock. Each release is selected individually by the five members of Kilchoman’s founding family, bringing together distinctive choices that reflect their personal tastes, shared passion, and the developing character of Kilchoman.
The first editions of the Kilchoman Family Collection feature four expressions, headlined by a 20-year-old, the oldest general release Kilchoman to date. The series showing the evolving influence of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks as Kilchoman reaches more significant age statements
Kilchoman Rockside 46%
Kilchoman Cognac Cask Matured 50%
Kilchoman 11 Year Old - Ex-Sherry Butts 54.7%
Kilchoman 14 Year Old - Rockside Barley - Ex-Bourbon Barrels 50.9%
Kilchoman 18 Year Old - Ex-Bourbon Barrels 50%
Kilchoman 20 Year Old - Ex-Bourbon Barrels 49.9%
Number of tickets available (indication): 20
Cost per person: €30,00
Teeling: a view on Irish whiskey through the eyes of Teeling
Darran Lovely
Saturday - 16:15-17:00
Located in the heart of the historic Liberties, against the backdrop of a city steeped in whiskey history, the Teeling Whiskey Distillery opened its doors in 2015 as the first new distillery in Dublin for over 125 years., we are renowned for our vision of doing things differently. Our whiskeys embody this unconventional spirit, with innovation at the core of everything we do. For us, it’s what’s inside the bottle that counts – we let the liquid do the talking, and our liquid has plenty to say.
Number of tickets available (indication): 28
Cost per person: €20,00
La Maison & Vélier : The Fragrance of Trelawny - Hampden Estate
Christopher Bellail
Saturday - 16:30-17:30
Step into the olfactory world of Hampden Estate. Founded in 1753 in Trelawny, the grand cru of Jamaica, the distillery has built its legendary reputation around a unique and instantly recognisable signature: its fragrance. An intense aromatic identity that captivates the senses long before the first sip.
Inspired by the world of fine perfumery, The Fragrance of Trelawny offers a completely new way to experience Hampden Estate. A sensory journey where aromas gradually unfold, reveal ever greater depth, and leave a lasting impression on the memory.
Number of tickets available (indication): 25
Cost per person: €25,00
Masterclasses – 2026 – Sunday
Graham’s : Message in a bottle: 6 decades of Vintage Port
Nuno Silva
Sunday - 13:30-14:30
Founded in 1820, Graham’s Port is one of the most renowned names in the Port wine world, celebrated for producing exceptional Vintage Ports. As part of Symington Family Estates, a leading family-owned producer of premium ports, Graham’s combines generations of expertise with a commitment to quality and tradition.
The goal of this masterclass is to demonstrate how Vintage Port evolves over time, comparing different vintages across six decades, exploring house styles, and illustrating why Vintage Port is one of the world's greatest wine styles.
• Graham's 1970
• Dow's 1985 Private cellar
• Quinta Vesuvio 1995
• Warre's 2003 Library release
• Graham's 2017
• Graham's 2024 En Primeur Release
Number of tickets available (indication): 9
Cost per person: €25,00
Springbank : The Art of Campbeltown
David Wood
Sunday - 13:30-14:30
Join David Wood, Export Sales Executive at Springbank Distillers, for an exceptional masterclass dedicated to new releases and forthcoming expressions from Springbank and Kilkerran Distilleries.
Springbank, a family-owned distillery founded in 1828 in Campbeltown, is today one of the last remaining distilleries in the world to carry out its entire production process on-site — from malting to bottling. A singular commitment to craftsmanship that speaks through every dram.
Kilkerran Triple Distilled (not yet released)
Springbank 12 years Cask Strength (not yet released)
Springbank 10 years Manzanilla (not yet released)
Springbank Local Barley (not yet released)
Longrow 100 Proof Batch 3 57.1%
The Nectar Single Cask (not yet released)
Number of tickets available (indication): 2
Cost per person: €40,00
Tormore : Timeless Elegance
Mathieu Aliche
Sunday - 15:00-16:00
The first new Speyside distillery in the 20th century was built with a specific vision of how whisky could be made. You can see in the design of Tormore Distillery, built in 1959, a forward-thinking and optimistic approach to whisky making: distillery equipment housed in beautiful buildings alongside cottages for workers, landscaped gardens, and spaces for public celebrations. Through this tasting you’ll explore the characteristic fruit-filled style of whisky that Tormore produced, how it has developed through the decades, and how it is moving forward now under the stewardship of Elixir Distillers. Tormore started distilling in 1959, and was designed to produce a fruity and elegant single malt whisky. At the time the market for single malts was a fraction of its modern scale but the ambition was clear from the beginning and early distillery records show Tormore’s liquid being praised for its potential to age and to be enjoyed as a single malt. Despite this, for over sixty years it was quietly producing whisky, mostly for blending, with only occasional official single malt releases. New owners Elixir Distillers acquired the distillery and significant stocks in 2022 and have been patiently working to bring Tormore back into the spotlight. This year marks the launch of a new core range. Join Mathieu Aliche to go into the history of this unique distillery and what the future holds for Tormore. You’ll taste six whiskies from Tormore's past, present and future: a vintage single malt from the 20th century, whiskies that showcase the current house style, and cask samples that show the way ahead.
Tormore 12 years old 46%
Tormore 2012 Legacy Cask 53.1%
Tormore 2009 Legacy Cask 47.4%
Tormore 2005 18 Years Old - The Single Malts of Scotland - 53.4%
Tormore 1999 23 Years Old - The Single Malts of Scotland – 54.5%
Tormore 2015 11 Years Old Single Cask for Belgium – 55.2%
Number of tickets available (indication): 23
Cost per person: €25,00
La Maison du Saké : Masumi — The Mirror of Truth: 360 Years of Precision in the Heart of the Japanese Alps
Liam Amilhastre-Yoshida
Sunday - 15:00-16:00
What if your first encounter with sake took place at the foot of the Japanese Alps? For more than 360 years, Masumi has been preserving and sharing a unique brewing tradition, passed down from generation to generation in a region renowned for its pure mountain water.
During this guided tasting, designed to be accessible to everyone, discover the surprising diversity of sake: from delicate, celebratory sparkling expressions and smooth, elegant styles to a bright and refreshing yuzu liqueur. No prior knowledge is required—just curiosity and a desire to explore. You'll never look at sake the same way again.
Line-up :
1. Masumi Origarami Sparkling
2. Masumi Shiro
3. Masumi Aka
4. Masumi Nanago
5. Masumi Yuzushu
Number of tickets available (indication): 16
Cost per person: €20,00
Kyrö : Whisky of Finland
Ásgeir Bergmann Pétursson
Sunday - 16:30-17:30
Join Experimental Distiller Ásgeir Bergmann Pétursson for a vertical tasting of Kyrö Whisky through the years. Together, we'll compare vintages, uncover what makes each vintage unique, and revisit key moments in the evolution of our whisky and production. A masterclass for the curious, the passionate, and anyone who enjoys a little whisky nerding.
Line up :
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Number of tickets available (indication): 22
Cost per person: €20,00
Cadenhead’s : Lost in Scotland
Jenna McIntosh
Sunday - 16:30-17:30
Join Jenna McIntosh from WM Cadenhead Ltd as she guides you around Scotland's whisky regions, although things may not be quite as they seem. Expect Lowland whisky that might be mistaken for Speyside, Highland that may resemble Islay, young whisky that tastes older and older whisky that tastes surprisingly younger and vibrant.
Jenna has carefully selected six unique drams, each with their own story to tell, but will you be able to recognise where in Scotland they come from?
Warehouse Sample - Holyrood 5 years Sherry Hogshead
Cadenhead's Speyside Single Malt 17 years Oloroso Hogshead 46% (August Collection)
Warehouse Sample Campbeltown Blended Malt 17 years Bourbon Barrel
Warehouse Sample Glenturret Peated 15 years
Warehouse Sample TBD
Warehouse Sample TBD
Number of tickets available (indication): 26
Cost per person: €30,00