Meet the Masters
At Whisky Live Macau, engage in premier masterclasses conducted by the luminaries of the whisky world. This is a unique opportunity to sample some of the finest whiskies that exist, guided by the most respected figures in the industry. Experience the art of whisky making and tasting in an exclusive setting, surrounded by the masters of the craft.
Learn From the Experts
Explore different topics, discover the latest trends and more… at the Whisky Live Macau masterclasses.
Venue:
Function Rooms Siu and Han, 2/F Grand Lisboa Palace
12 October 2024 Saturday
13:00-14:30 Topic: Discover the new generation of Scotch Whisky and Spirits
Venue: Function Room “Siu”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Louis Lee, wine & spirits educator
Description:
Discover the new generation of whiskies and spirits produced in the UK and taste with whisky educator Louis Lee.
Language: Cantonese
What to taste:
To be announced
13:00-13:45 Topic: Discovering the World of Whisk(e)y Regions and Styles
Venue: Function Room “Han”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Stephen Mack, Founder & Director of AWSEC
Description:
Discover the whisk(e)y from different countries and regions, Stephen will guide you through the whisk(e)ies from Scotland, Ireland, America and Japan.
Language: English
What to taste:
Glencadam 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon
The Chita Single Grain Whisky
14:30-15:15 Topic: Crafting Liquid Gold: The Secrets Behind Whisky Production
Venue: Function Room “Han”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Stephen Mack, Founder & Director of AWSEC
Description:
Understand the production of whisky and the difference in various regions with different raw material. You will also know how these will affect the style of whisky from different regions.
Language: English
What to taste:
Auchentoshan 12 Years Single Malt Whisky
Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Mellow Corn Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey
Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whisky
15:15-16:00 Topic: A journey along Mars Distilleries
Venue: Function Room “Siu”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Hiroaki Nakamura 中村弘秋, Manager, Overseas Sales Department, Hombo Shuzo Co.,Ltd. / Mars Whisky
Description:
Discover the history and development of Mars Distilleries, including Shinshu Mars Distillery and Tsunuki and their whiskies.
Language: English
What to taste:
MARS Single Malt Komagatake 2023 Edition
MARS Single Malt Tsunuki 2024 Edition
MARS The Y.A. #02 Blended Malt Whisky
MARS Tsunuki Yakushima Aging Cask #2094 Aged 6 Years Old
MARS Single Cask Komagatake Asian Exclusive #2122
16:00-16:45 Topic: Mastering the Art of Whisky Tasting and Appreciation
Venue: Function Room “Han”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Stephen Mack, Founder & Director of AWSEC
Description:
Master the technique of appreciate whisky. Learn how to taste like a Pro. Stephen will go through 4 whisk(e)ies from different regions with you.
Language: English
What to taste:
Glenmorangie The Lasanta 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
The Chita Single Grain Whisky
16:45-17:30 Topic: The personality of Sakurao and Togouchi & The future of SAKURAO Brewrey & Distillery
Venue: Function Room “Siu”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Qian Zhao, Assistant Manager of Marketing & Export Division, Sakurao Brewery and Distillery
Description:
Discover and learn about the new generation distilleries from Japan: Sakurao Brewery & Distillery
Language: Mandarin, English
What to taste:
SAKURAO Single Malt Japanese Whisky
TOGOUCHI Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Sakurao Sherry Cask Stillman’s Selection Single Malt Whisky
TOGOUCHI Misty Stillman’s Selection Single Malt Whisky
Sakurao Sauternes Cask Discovery Single Malt Whisky
Sakurao Single Malt #5108 Sherry Cask
17:30-18:15 Topic: Unveiling the Magic of Whisky Maturation
Venue: Function Room “Han”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Stephen Mack, Founder & Director of AWSEC
Description:
Experts agree that the maturation contribute about 70% flavour of a whisky. Taste through 4 whiskies with different cask infulence and understand the magic of cask maturation.
Language: English
What to taste:
Aberlour 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Glenmorangie The Original 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 14 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
18:15-19:00 Topic: A roadmap of Scotch and Cask investment 101
Venue: Function Room “Siu”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Nicholas Botterill Tomkinson & Sophie Foxall, Rare Find Whisky
Description:
Learn about whisky as an investment tools, recently the value of whisky has been raising like other luxury and rare commodity. Learn how to use whisky as a tool of investment and get some insight from whsiky cask investment expert.
Language: English
What to taste:
Clynelish 14 years
Craigellachie Infrequent Flyers 11 years
Kilkerran Bourbon Cask Matured
Port Charlotte The Whiskyfind Chen Uen’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms
13 October 2024 Sunday
13:00-14:30 Topic: Discover the new generation of Scotch Whisky and Spirits
Venue: Function Room “Siu”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Louis Lee, wine & spirits educator
Description:
Discover the new generation of whiskies and spirits produced in the UK and taste with whisky educator Louis Lee.
Language: Cantonese
What to taste:
To be announced
13:00-13:45 Topic: TBC
14:30-15:15 Topic: The Father of Bourbon - Elijah Craig
Venue: Function Room “Han”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Goncalo Ramos, General Manager, Asia Pacific
Description:
Elijah Craig, an iconic producer of Bourbon and other American whiskeies, will be tasting through their core range of whiskies, representing the top quality Amercian whiskey, with a lengthy history evloving through decades.
Language: English
What to taste:
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
15:15-16:00 Topic: Introduction to House of Suntory Whisky
Venue: Function Room “Siu”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Jacky Zhang, Head of Brand Ambassador in Suntory Global Spirits China
Description:
Discover the history and development of Suntory over their 200 years of history. The Brand Ambassador Jacky Zhang will share his deepest insight o the company and history, and taste some of the most iconic whiskies with you.
Language: English
What to taste:
Chita Single Grain Japanese Whisky
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Malt Whisky
Hakushu Whisky 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Yamazaki 12 Year Old Whisky Single Malt Whisky
16:00-16:45 Topic: The way of making Distinctively Danish Whisky
Venue: Function Room “Han”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Lasse Öznek, Master Distiller, Copenhagen Distillery
Description:
We are pleased to host an exclusive whisky tasting with the Master Distiller Lasse Öznek from Copenhagen Distillery.
In this masterclass, Lasse will dive into a scientific approach to whisky making, how contemporary Nordic Craftmanship meets with traditional whisky production and what makes our Whisky Distinctively Danish.
During this masterclass, you’ll also learn more about our three whisky categories RAW, RARE and REFINED as well as the New Make behind the whiskies. All servings are exclusive and very rare.
Language: English
What to taste:
New Make 55% Vol – Liquid barley
RAW edition batch 4, 58.8% Vol, Single Malt Whisky – Macau Whisky Live Festival Release
REFINED edition batch 2, 60% Vol – Single Malt Whisky
RARE edition – Exclusively for the Macau Whisky Live Festival
RARE edition, Antient Grain Whisky – Exclusive and extremely rare cask sample bottling
16:45-17:30 Topic: Feel the difference - Amrut from India
Venue: Function Room “Siu”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Dinesh Manjunath, General Manager, Asia Pacific
Description:
Discover one of the top and earliest Indian Single Malt Distillery, who made their way to the top whisky in the world. Learn how they are different to the others.
Language: English
What to taste:
Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky
Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky
Amrut Peated Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Amrut Naarangi Single Malt Whisky
Amrut TRIPARVA Triple Distilled Single Malt Whisky
17:30-18:15 Topic: Akkeshi Distillery: Striving beyond the Horizon
Venue: Function Room “Han”, 2/F, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Rua do Tiro, Cotai, Macau
Speaker: Alvin Lam, Whisky Specialist
Description:
As one of the earliest establishment of modern Japanese whisky distillery, Akkeshi has been well-known for its Scotch style of peated single malt whisky. Discover with whisky specialist from HK and learn how they become another iconic distillery from Japan.
Language: Cantonese
What to taste:
Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky KEICHITSU
Akkeshi Blended Whisky KOKUU
Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky HAKURO
Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky RISSHUN
Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky Bourbon Barrel #1891
