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Malt Advocate Whisky Tastings
The following upcoming 2008 events are hosted by John Hansell (see bio below), Malt Advocate Publisher and Editor. More dates and venues will be included in the near future, so please check regularly for updates. To make reservations, please contact the restaurant directly.
| Upcoming Tastings |
April 14
Single Malt Tasting
"d.b.a."
New York, NY
212/475-5097
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June 6
Single Malt Dinner
The Farmhouse Restaurant
Emmaus, PA
610/967-6225
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| Past Tastings from 2008 |
March 10
Single Malt Tasting
Single Malt Tasting
Featuring Whiskies from
Demolished Distilleries
Monk's Cafe'
Philadelphia, PA
215/545-7005
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| Past Tastings from 2007 |
July 28
Brew Expo State College
Penn State Conference Center Hotel
State College, PA
www.scbrewexpo.com
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June 22
Single Malt Dinner
The Farmhouse Restaurant
Emmaus, PA
610/967-6225
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May 21
This event has been postponed; check back for a new date.
Single Malt Tasting
"d.b.a."
New York, NY
212/475-5097
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March 9
Belgian Beer Dinner
The Farmhouse Restaurant
Emmaus, PA
610/967-6225
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February 20
Rare Single Malt Tasting
Featuring Demolished Distilleries
Monk's Cafe
Philadelphia, PA
215/545-7005
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January 26
Winter Beer Dinner
The Farmhouse Restaurant
Emmaus, PA
610/967-6225
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January 22
Single Malt Tasting
"d.b.a."
New York, NY
212/475-5097
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| Past Tastings from 2006 |
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January 30
Single Malt Tasting
" d.b.a."
New York, NY
212/475-5097
"Mystery Malt"
Highland Park 15 year old
Macallan Fine Oak 17 year old
BenRiach Curiositas
Bowmore 1989, cask strength
G&M Glen Spey 1995
G&M Mortlach 1993, Cask Strength
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February 7
Single Malt Tasting
Monk's Cafe'
Philadelphia, PA
215/545-7005
"Mystery Malt"
Highland Park 15 year old
Macallan Fine Oak 17 year old
BenRiach Curiositas
Bowmore 1989, cask strength
G&M Pittyvaich 1993
G&M Strathisla 1985, cask strength
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February 16
Single Malt Tasting
India House Club
New York, NY
212/269-2323
Auchentoshan 21 year old
Highland Park 18 year old
Macallan Fine Oak 17 year old
BenRiach Curiositas
Glenfarclas 21 year old
G&M Caol Ila Cognac Finish
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February 22
Single Malt Dinner
Abbruzzi's on Main
Coopersburg, PA
610/282-4453
Auchentoshan 21 year old
Highland Park 18 year old
Macallan Fine Oak 15 year old
Bowmore 1989 vintage
Glenfarclas 17 year old
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February 24
Belgian Beer Dinner
The Farmhouse Restaurant
Emmaus, PA
610/967-6225
Russian River Damnation
Oud Beersel Framboise (keg)
Avery 12th Anniversary Saison
Urthel Bock (keg)
De Regenboog BBBourgondier
Cuvee de Tomme
De Dolle Extra Stout
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April 18
Single Malt Tasting
From Closed Distilleries
Monk's Cafe'
Philadelphia, PA
215/545-7005
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April 24
Single Malt Tasting
From Closed Distilleries
" d.b.a."
New York, NY
212/475-5097
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April 26
Single Malt Tasting
From Closed Distilleries
Triumph Brewery and Restaurant
Princeton, NJ
609/924-7855
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June 20
Single Malt Tasting
Monk's Cafe'
Philadelphia, PA
215/545-7005
"Mystery Malt"
Bunnahabhain 18 year old
Ledaig Sherry Cask
Longrow Tokaji Finish Cask Strength
Glenfarclas 1974, 31 year old, Cask Strength
G&M Glencadam, 1974, 32 year old
Balvenie New Oak 17 year old
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June 30
Single Malt Dinner
The Farmhouse Restaurant
Emmaus, PA
610/967-6225
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July 10
Rye Tasting
DBA Bar
New York, NY
212/475-5097
Rittenhouse Rye 100 proof
Heaven Hill Rye 21 Year old
Sazerac Rye 6 year old
Sazerac Rye 18 year old
Michters Rye 10 year old
Michters Rye US-1 10 year old
Hirsch Rye 21 year old
Old Potrero Hotalings bottling
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October 24
Single Malt Tasting
Monk's Cafe'
Philadelphia, PA
215/545-7005
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October 27
Oktoberfest Beer Dinner
The Farmhouse Restaurant
Emmaus, PA
610/967-6225
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October 9
Single Malt Tasting
" d.b.a."
New York, NY
212/475-5097
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December 18
Single Malt Tasting
" d.b.a."
New York, NY
212/475-5097
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December 1-2
Holiday Beer Dinner
The Farmhouse Restaurant
Emmaus, PA
610/967-6225
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| Past Tastings |
Tastings from 2005
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Tastings from 2004
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Tastings from 2003
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John Hansell Biography
John Hansell is a leading drinks writer in the United States. He has published more than 400 articles, and he has appeared in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Smart Money, Business Week, Men's Health, Men's Journal, Stuff, Cosmopolitan, Playboy, Food & Wine, and numerous other magazines and newspapers. He currently writes a monthly spirits column for the Tribune chain of newspapers and evaluates beer in each issue of All About Beer magazine.
He is the creator, Publisher, and Editor of Malt Advocate, the nation's leading magazine for the whisky enthusiast. He also created WhiskyFest, the nation's largest independent festival featuring whisky and other fine spirits.
Mr. Hansell lectures and consults extensively on spirits. He regularly hosts specialty tastings and dinners throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He was featured recently on ABC World News Tonight and on CNBC, and he has lectured at such prestigious venues as the Smithsonian Institute, the Culinary Institute of America, the British Consulate, the National Press Club, and the James Beard House. He also consults to the industry by providing staff training and consultation during product development.
Mr. Hansell was the first American journalist to be inducted as a Keeper of the Quaich, an honor bestowed by the Scotch whisky industry. Induction ceremonies are held at Blair Castle in Scotland and are hosted by Prince Charles and other dignitaries. John was also inducted into the Bourbon Hall of Fame for his contributions to the bourbon industry. He is among the very few individuals who are members of both societies.
Mr. Hansell has traveled to numerous distilleries, breweries, and wineries throughout the world, and he has even worked at them to gain first-hand experience. He collects single malt scotch, with more than 1,000 different whiskies in his collection.
Mr. Hansell has B.S. and M.S. degrees in science. He is married and has a daughter.
Tastings from 2005 |
Tastings from 2004 |
Tastings from 2003
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