2012 Wee Tipple Scotch & Whiskey Festival

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Friday, March 9th, 2012
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Taste test an exquisite variety of scotch and other whiskies, fine spirits, local wines, craft brews and great food at the annual Wee Tipple in Nanaimo’s Grand Hotel Crystal Ballroom for this unique event on March 9 from 7 - 10 pm. Tickets must be purchased or reserved in advance. Our license prohibits ticket sales at the door.

Here's a PARTIAL list of presenters and products:

Dan Volway of The Edrington Group presents:
The Macallan Fine Oak 15 (Single Malt)
Highland Park 12 (Single Malt)
Black Grouse (Vatted Malt)
Famous Grounse
Cutty Sark (Blended Whisky)

Shelter Point Distillery's James Martinus introduces Vancouver Island's own, and only, scotch distillery will introduce their 5 year old Canadian Rye and 'New Make Spirit' from the casks at their beautiful property north of Courtenay.

Derrick Cousins presents Kilchoman from the Isle of Islay, Benromach from Speyside
and 1 or 2 independently bottled whiskies by Gordon & MacPhail

Andrew Pentilla is representing Century Distillers from Alberta:
White Owl Whiskey & Spiced Whiskey
Century Reserve 15
Century Reserve 25
Centennial Rye Whiskey

Roberto Roberti of Purple Valley Imports presents:
Amrut Peated Single Malt Whisky 46%
Amrut Fusion Single Malt 50%
Stronachie 12 YO Single Highland Malt 43%
Tullibardine 1993 (15YO)Single Malt Whisky
Tullibardine 1988 (20YO) Single Malt Whisky 46%
Tullibardine Aged Oak Single Malt 40%
English Whisky Company Chapter 6 Single Malt 46%
English Whisky Company Chapter 9 Peated Single Malt 46%

Verna Kimmerly from Hornby Island tantalizing you with:
PHROG Premium Vodka & Gin
VANKA Vanilla Vodka
Black Jellybean Szechuan Pepper Vodka
Aquavit
Holunderbluten

Gina's Tequila Table will tempt you with several varieties of Mexican Tequila to showcase the rustic through to the superior flavours of this unforgettable product poured by Don Corfield.

Granville Island Brewery offers Robson Street Hefeweizen, English Bay Pale Ale, and Brockton IPA with your hosts Kerri Crema and Gina St Lucia.

Longwood comes aboard with Weizenback, India Pale Ale, Dunkel Weisen, Framboise, and their Imperial Stout presented by old friend and brewmaster Harley.

Rayna Corner of Quench Wines will share: Arrowleaf Cellars 2011 Pinot Gris, 2011 Bacchus, Blue Grouse Estate Winery 2008 Ortega & 2006 Pinot Noir, Fairview Cellars 2009 Two Hoots Cab/Merlot, Fairview Cellars 2009 Cabernet Franc, Little Straw La Petite Paille 2010 Sauvignon Blanc & Cuvee Blanc, St Hubertus Winery 2009 Dry Riesling & Marechal Foch.

Abel O'Connor of Coastal Black Winery will pour Raspberry Table , Blueberry Mead , Raspberry Dessert, and Blackberry Sparkling wines.

Whisky fans will delight with some of the rare names and labels making appearances. While reps address the nose, taste, finish and balance of their brands, Master Distiller Mike Nicholson will be on hand to provide an overview of the whisky scene, tasting tips and tales of his life as a third generation distiller. Part showman and part professor, Mike Nicholson will lead the “Presenter’s Table”.

For those who don’t appreciate a wee dram, there will be plenty of options including a Virgin Bar hosted by the Grand to ensure designated drivers can enjoy the festivity as well.

Sumptuous food is a big part of the evening with Grand Hotel Chef Ian Ver Teer preparing fine tapas dishes featuring fresh, local ingredients. Sippers will enjoy a range of delicacies from Island seafood and shellfish harvesters to local charcuterie and exotic cheese. Live entertainment by Dave Hart Music and MC Bill Robinson rounds out the evening.

According to The Grand Hotel's Director of Operations, Susie Sirri, “This event is another example of how we are standing out in the eyes of whisky aficionados." The Wee Tipple partnership comes on the heels of The Grand Hotel opening Nanaimo's first Whisky Bar offering more than 60 labels. The Grand Hotel's commitment to 'whisky culture' was noted as a major attraction for Wee Tipple organizers.

“Wee Tipple is evolving and we’re pleased to make this important connection with a property that offers such an excellent setting” according to Crimson Coast Dance Society’s Holly Bright. “Board members can focus even more on the silent auction and fundraising fun for the evening.”

Options for a ‘safe ride home’ will be available, and the Grand Hotel is offering a Wee Tipple rate for guests who wish to just ‘take the elevator home’. Free parking is available at the hotel until Saturday at 1 pm. Local taxi companies have been alerted to this event and the need for cars nearby at closing time. You will be asked to sign a liability waiver indicating you understand that you will be consuming alcohol and will make arrangements for transportation other than driving. Nanaimo's Get-A-Gogo driving service will be there to support the event and sign up sheets for a safe ride home will be provided. Get-A-Gogo has limited resources so it is first come, first served. You may wish to prearrange your own form of transportation after the event.

Tickets for the evening are $55 in advance only at the Grand Hotel front desk 250-758-3000 or from Crimson Coast at 250-716-3230 or http://www.crimsoncoastdance.org/