THE ONLY WHISKY SHOW
MASTERCLASSES
Go beyond the show floor with our exclusive masterclasses: intimate, tutored tastings featuring exceptional whiskies and direct access to some of the industry’s most experienced personalities.
This year’s programme welcomes three international whisky personalities to Johannesburg: Olaf Meier, Kevin O’Gorman and Ronan Currie. In Cape Town, Olaf and Ronan will be joined by Keeper of the Quaich George Novitskas.
There are just three masterclasses each night, with the same programme repeated on both evenings in each city. These seated tastings are held in a separate room for a more intimate and focused experience. Each session runs for approximately 70 minutes and is limited to only 25 guests.
At only R200 per person, the masterclasses offer remarkable value for the calibre of the presenters, whiskies and experience included. Spaces are extremely limited, so early booking is strongly recommended.
BY OLAF MEIER
Olaf Meier is Chairman of the renowned Scotch Malt Whisky Society Tasting Panel and its longest-standing member outside the UK, bringing decades of SMWS experience on his first visit to SA.
Daily at 5PM, R200pp
BY KEVIN O'GORMAN
Midleton Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman will present in Johannesburg, with Pernod Ricard spirits professional and Keeper of the Quaich George Novitskas leading the Cape Town sessions.
Daily at 6:30PM, R200pp
BY RONAN CURRIE
Ronan Currie, The GlenAllachie’s Assistant Blender and Sales Director, will showcase the distillery’s sherry-led single malts, meticulous wood management and remarkable transformation.
Daily at 8PM, R200pp
Please note: A valid ticket to The Only Whisky Show for the same evening is required to attend this masterclass.