Second Annual WhiskyFest Chicago set for April 17, 2002 The world's most influential whisky press, consumers, and trade will attend this one night event in Chicago What is it? After a sold-out event last March, WhiskyFest Chicago, the biggest independent whisky event in the U.S., is coming back to Chicago on Wednesday evening, April 17, 2002, from 6:30-10:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency on Wacker Drive. The event is sponsored by Malt Advocate magazine, America's leading publication specializing in whisky. What will be poured? More than 200 of the world's finest and rarest whiskies will be available for sampling, featuring the finest single malt and blended Scotch whiskies, the best bourbons and Tennessee whiskeys, top of the line Irish whiskeys, and the best from Canada. The focus is on education, and distillery representatives will be on hand at the pouring booths to explain how the whiskies are made. Who will be speaking? Twelve of the world's leading distillery managers and master blenders will be conducting seminars throughout the evening including: David Quinn (Bushmills), David Robertson (The Macallan), Jimmy Russell (Wild Turkey), Richard Paterson (The Dalmore), Jim Cryle (Glenlivet), Bill Samuels (Maker's Mark), Neil Boyd (Dewar's), Fred Noe (Small Batch Bourbon), Ricky Christie (Scott's Selection), Elmer T. Lee (Buffalo Trace), Rachel Barrie (Glenmorangie/Ardbeg), Fritz Maytag (Old Potrero) and many other well-known distillery managers will also be in attendance. Who will attend? Approximately 1,000 whisky enthusiasts, trade representatives, and the media. How much? $65 per ticket. Advance ticket sales only by calling 800-610-MALT or online at www.maltadvocate.com . Press passes are available. Please inquire. Do you have any questions, comments or suggestions? Email: jwdineline@aol.com Copyright © 1998 Inter Active Media Solutions. All Rights Reserved. The interactive components of this site require that you use a current browser version of Explorer; be sure to maximize your window out so you can see the entire page. This page was created by Inter Active Media Solutions.