Upcoming Events at Whiskey Obsession Festival
Description
Spirit Guide, Inc. presents the Seventh Annual Whiskey Obsession Festival, April 10 to 13, 2019 in Sarasota, Florida, in partnership with Whiskey and Barrel Nite and Dave Sweet.
Event Details
The Seventh Annual Whiskey Obsession Festival will be held April 10 to 13, 2019 in Sarasota, Florida. Whiskey Obsession is the largest world whiskey festival in the U.S., with four days of classes, tastings, lunch and dinner pairings, bartender activities, interactive panel discussions, VIP pours, a fabulous grand tasting with hundreds of whiskies and cocktails, plus free live music street party in the heart of downtown. Last year, Whiskey Obsession attracted 3,500 attendees from 20 states and Canada.
New developments for 2019 include the formation of Spirit Guide, Inc., a nonprofit corporation that will sponsor all WOF events, allowing us to strengthen our community and industry partnerships. Whiskey Obsession continues its collaboration with Bourbon Women, an independent resource and inspirational forum, uniting women who share an affinity for bourbon. We are excited to partner with the Black Bourbon Society, bringing together African American bourbon enthusiasts from across the country. WOF welcomes new media partner, Bourbon Plus magazine, telling the stories of farmers, distillers, and mixologists. We’re working to expand the range of Irish, Scotch, and Japanese whiskies presented this year as well.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Whiskey Obsession Kickoff Dinner @ Sarasota Yacht Club (SYC), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Two Panelist Small Group Dinner @ The Hyatt Sarasota, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
World Whiskey Dinner-Join Ashok Chokalingam, Global Ambassador and Assistant Distiller at Amrut Distillery for an intimate three-course dinner featuring four award-winning whiskies from Bengaluru, India.
Single Malt Scotch Dinner-Join Nicholas Pollacchi, Single Malt Director at Jura Single Malt for an intimate dinner paired with four Scotch whiskies.
The Panel of Whiskey Experts Interactive Tasting & Discussion @ The Hyatt Sarasota, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Late Night Brand Showcase at the Social Eatery and Bar, 10:00 p.m. until late.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Masterclasses at Select Downtown Restaurants, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Grand Tasting and Brand Experiences @ The Hyatt Sarasota, 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Women of Whiskey
New developments for 2019 include the formation of Spirit Guide, Inc., a nonprofit corporation that will sponsor all WOF events, allowing us to strengthen our community and industry partnerships. Whiskey Obsession continues its collaboration with Bourbon Women, an independent resource and inspirational forum, uniting women who share an affinity for bourbon. We are excited to partner with the Black Bourbon Society, bringing together African American bourbon enthusiasts from across the country. WOF welcomes new media partner, Bourbon Plus magazine, telling the stories of farmers, distillers, and mixologists. We’re working to expand the range of Irish, Scotch, and Japanese whiskies presented this year as well.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Whiskey Obsession Kickoff Dinner @ Sarasota Yacht Club (SYC), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Two Panelist Small Group Dinner @ The Hyatt Sarasota, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
World Whiskey Dinner-Join Ashok Chokalingam, Global Ambassador and Assistant Distiller at Amrut Distillery for an intimate three-course dinner featuring four award-winning whiskies from Bengaluru, India.
Single Malt Scotch Dinner-Join Nicholas Pollacchi, Single Malt Director at Jura Single Malt for an intimate dinner paired with four Scotch whiskies.
The Panel of Whiskey Experts Interactive Tasting & Discussion @ The Hyatt Sarasota, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Late Night Brand Showcase at the Social Eatery and Bar, 10:00 p.m. until late.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Masterclasses at Select Downtown Restaurants, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Grand Tasting and Brand Experiences @ The Hyatt Sarasota, 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Women of Whiskey
