Recognised as the biggest whisky event in the world, Whisky Live is a premier whisky tasting event hailing from England. It celebrates a shared love for whisky, bringing all the whiskies of the world together under one roof.
Returning to Hong Kong this October, the one-day-only event will showcase more than 500 whiskies.
Look forward to masterclasses, cocktail tasting by the country’s acclaimed mixologists, and fantastic whisky-and-food pairings designed by renowned chefs. Rare whiskies and limited edition bottles will also be available for sale.
Whether you are a whisky enthusiast or a newcomer to the whisky world, Whisky Live will have something for everyone.
This amazing occasion is a prime opportunity for whisky enthusiasts and novices alike to mingle with world-renowned whisky makers! Learn and sample a wide array of whiskies from different countries and distilleries including rarities that are near-impossible to obtain.
Program Lineup – What To Get Stoked For
At the festival, visitors can expect an endless sea of whisky booths showcasing a vast variety of labels. From big-name distilleries to independent, small-batch whisky makers from different parts of the world—sampling is very much encouraged.
Riding on the gin craze and Scotch sensation, there will be two new zones featured at this year’s event. Head over to Gin Place and British/Scottish Zone where gin aficionados can partake in gin tasting sessions.
There will also be masterclasses which include courses on how to properly taste and appreciate whisky, whisky-and-food pairings and more. On the entertainment front, guests can bop to music by local bands at Rhythm In A Cask Music Festival.
Rhythm In A Cask Music Festival
Rhythm in a Cask Music Festival will be back to present a hybrid of Funk, R&B, Soul and Blues music. Emphasising ‘Rhythm’, the music segment of the festival will explore the scope of modern music, especially trending genres currently plaguing Hong Kong’s diverse music scene.
In collaboration with Whisky Live, Rhythm in a Cask Music Festival will be held in The Qube of PMQ from 6pm.
Getting Tickets
Day Passes begin at S$67.09 (Approx. 48 USD) and it entitles you access to the event between 1PM to 6PM. You’ll have to purchase a separate pass to catch Rhythm In A Cask Music Festival. A day pass includes: free whisky sampling, 3 standard tokens to redeem drinks, 1 cocktail coupon and 1 Glencairn glass to take home as keepsake.
An alternative is to opt for the Premium Pass, going at S$173 (Approx. 125 USD) which allows you to access the event between 1PM and 10PM. It entitles you: complimentary whisky sampling, 3 drink tokens, 1 cocktail coupon, 1 Glencairn glass, 4 rare dram coupons and 1 The Balvenie Whisky Ambience Set.
For more information on the various ticket options and to purchase your tickets, visit KLOOK.
When: 12 October 2019
Where: PMQ, Central, Hong Kong
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Whisky Live Hong Kong 2019
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All photos are credited to Whisky Magazine Hong Kong
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