The Whisky Ottawa Elite Enthusiasts Experience is a combination of the Friday night Unique Executive Experience and the Saturday VIP Exclusive Experience event ticket, all in one ticket.

VIP Exclusive Experience ticket, 5 pm Masterclass, 6 pm Grand Tasting Hall, Sept 30. 2023, you gain entry to the Grand Tasting Hall, where you and the other VIP ticket holders will have the Grand Tasting Hall floor from 6 pm to 7 pm, one hour before the General Admission

Your General Admission ticket will get you into the largest whisky selection to sample from in Ottawa from    7 pm-10 pm on Sept 30, 2023. You can sample as you please with your all-inclusive sampling ticket 

First time in Ottawa from Japan, Naoki TOMOYOSHI a core member of Nikka Whisky’s international business,

Bry Simpson has been a part of the Scotch Whisky community for over a decade, both in his native Scotland and his new home of Canada. Born in Glasgow but now living in Toronto, he has ignited thousands of Canadians' passion for Single Malt before being appointed Canadian Brand Ambassador for Ardbeg and Glenmorangie

Bry's obsession with Ardbeg and Glenmorangie is not just what's in the glass but the history of both brands and how it ties to Scotch Whisky as a whole. His interest in the scientific aspects of Scotch making is clear but just as important to him is the social world that exists around his favourite drink and how it brings people together. You can follow Bry on his whisky adventures @whiskybry

"I’ll bring along 5 of our expressions of our Glenmorangie for this masterclass.

Since March 2015, Greg Mefford has served as Luxco’s International Sales Director, supporting the international sales team as they develop Luxco’s global importer network.

“The toughest part of my job is managing all of the time zones,” said Mefford. “But seeing our brands grow and be recognized in different countries around the world makes it all worth it.”

When not at work, Greg fronts a band that goes by the name of Deaf Mefford, playing classic rock music primarily from the “cassette years” of the 70s and 80s. He plays guitar and sings. Friends from high school play in the group, and Greg’s wife, Caryn, sings as well. “It’s really a lot of fun,” said Mefford.

When not playing a show or charity gig, Greg enjoys racing cars and karts and attending Blues and Cardinals games.

• Ezra Brooks 99 Proof KSBW
• Old Ezra 7 Year Old Barrel Strength 117 Proof KSBW
• Yellowstone Select 93 Proof KSBW
• Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection ‘Toasted’ 100 Proof KSBW
• Rebel 100 Proof KSBW
• Rebel 10 Year Old 100 Proof Single Barrel KSBW

Kergommeaux is from Ottawa and has a passion for bringing the knowledge of Canadian whiskey to Canadians and others around the world, Books like Canadian Whisky, the Portable Expert, Canadian Whisky, The New Portable Expert, The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries.

This Masterclass features, Terroir on Steroids in Eastern Quebec, Distillerie St. Laurent on the shores of the 30-miles-wide Fleuve St Lawrence imbues Quebec-grown rye and barley malt with unmatchable seaside character and the aura of maple-wood smokers. 

The five fine craft whiskies for your Masterclass

Karina Mair, National brand ambassador for Michter’s, will host your Masterclass.

Karina is also a Key Account Manager-Toronto at Authentic Wine & Spirit Merchants (A division of Charton Hobbs)

Michter’s lineup for your masterclass

Masterclass with CORBY's Head of Education, Colin MacDougall. Masterclass Liquids: Exact whiskies are still TBD but will be a selection from Rabbit Hole and & Jefferson’s Reserve

While he’s a dyed-in-the-wool “Bluenoser” who originally hails from Nova Scotia, Colin MacDougall travelled the corners of the earth before settling back into Canada on its Pacific Coast. Here he continued his passion for the spirit and wine industry, becoming a specialist for an already well-respected and dedicated team at Corby’s/Pernod-Ricard.

Masterclass hosted by Robin Morgan International Whisky Brand Ambassador

Macaloney's Island Distillery, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: A whisky masterclass tasting where you’ll get to enjoy 5 of our award-winning whiskies and single malt spirits.

Our 2023 Master Blender, National Brand Education Specialist, Authors and  National Brand Ambassador

Our guest presenter: Master Blender, Dr. Don Livermore

Meet Dr. Don Livermore, the Master Blender of Hiram Walker & Sons Limited in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is responsible for some of Canada’s award-winning whiskies, such as JP Wiser’s, Lot 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts. After graduating in 1996 from the University of Waterloo with a degree in microbiology,