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Universal Whisky Experience

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 Established in the summer of 2010, The World’s Premier Luxury Whiskey Show is celebrating its fourth birthday with an extravagant schedule of events, tastings and dinners. Founded by real estate developer and whisky enthusiast Mahesh Patel, the Universal Whisky Experience is aimed at providing guests with the most exclusive and luxurious whisky tasting experiences during a 4-day weekend. The celebration will take place in the heart of Las Vegas at the lavish Wynn and Encore Resort on April 2-5, 2014

“We have a reputation for curating unforgettable experiences for whiskey aficionados. This year we have believe raised the bar,” says Patel. “We have sourced a selection of the world’s most expensive and rare whiskies for tasting. We are also introducing new events, dinners and sessions to the schedule that will truly wow our guests.”

This year’s experience will include a few surprises:

• April 2nd – A very Exclusive Glenmorangie Edition Dinner will be hosted at the world renowned, Michelin Star restaurant, Joel Robuchon. The evening will feature all 7 of the Rare Private Edition Glenmorangie range, paired with Chef Joel Robuchon delicacies. This intimate and unforgettable dining experience will only seat 12 people. $495 

• New High Roller Lounge - An exclusive lounge open from 2.30pm – 5.30pm on Friday, April 4th featuring the most exclusive Super Pours: Dalmore Constellation ($10K), Auld Alliance 1953 cask set with Glenfarclas scotch and Hine Cognac (each valued at $23K), Macallan M decanter Lilque ($5K), Frapan Cognac with Chateau Fontpinot Vintage from 1888, Ardbeg Double Barrel ($20K)

• The showcase of the world’s five most expensive bottles of scotch: Dalmore Trinitas, Johnnie Walker Diamond Jubilee, Royal Salute Tribute to Honor, Macallan Lalique and the Glendfiddich Janet Sheed. Total value over $1.7 million
  
Attending guests can enjoy a menu of exclusive experiences, including:
• The rare “Super Pours” representing whiskies valued at more than$300 a dram
• A unique masterclass exploring the influence of sherry and glass into Scotch featuring a 100YO sherry
• Exclusive launch of the Glenfarclas 60YO valued at over $15,000 by Six generation family member George Grant
• A stroll-around tasting featuring the world’s most distinguished and coveted whiskies
• A gourmet welcome dinner from the Wynn’s Executive Chef James Benson
• A series of Master seminar classes led by renowned whisky ambassadors
• Direct access to meet the makers of the best whiskies in the world

Guests can select from three different experience levels during the weekend. Highlights include:
 
• Connoisseur Experience – Ideal for the novice whisky tippler.  This package includes a choice of two “Super Pours”; access to the strolling tasting; tickets to the Gourmet Dinner Reception; and a handmade cut crystal Glencairn tasting glass. $525.00

• High Roller Experience – The full deal includes the all the bells and whistles for three days of exceptional Whisky tasting. Guests will enjoy all benefits in the Connoisseur package, plus All “Super Pour” tastings; High Roller Lounge and a special bottle of scotch.  $2,495.00

• Companion Experience – Perfect for the non-whisky drinker, this package includes events offered at the Connoisseur level, plus champagne and wines. $275.00
 
Complete program information and ticket sales can be found at www.universalwhiskyexperience.com.
 
www.universalwhiskyexperience.com
By Michael Hepworth

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What exactly is GRAND BRULOT I thought to myself as I opened the bottle for the first time just around the time this lockdown took effect. Well, Grand Brulot is listed as a VSOP Cognac Café and it can be used in Bloody Mary’s, Manhattans, Negronis, Martinis, spritzes and sidecars , just for starters. It is a blend of Ugni Blanc & Colombard that is crafted into 80 proof VSOP. Then 100% Robusta Ecuadorian coffee bean essence is extracted and blended with brandy to meld for a few months and finally, it is blended with the VSOP Cognac. There is also a whiff of peppermint, nutmeg and hot cocoa in the drink. The retail price is $42.99.

The idea for the drink was instigated in 2015 by John Bernbach who asked for the help of industry veteran Francisco Tonarely to investigate the potential of a cognac/brandy drink blended with coffee. Three year later in August 2018 Grand Brulot was launched. This cognac comes from the Tardy Cognac Group and the grapes come from its single estate. Grand Brulot also plays homage to a New Orleans specialty of the same name that is still served around town.  The name Grand Brulot was inspired by the famous French pirate Jean Lafite who helped New Orleans repel the British invaders in 1812. He would order coffee, pour cognac in the saucer, set it alight and mix it with the coffee.
Recipes:

THE RISE AND SHINE
2 oz Grand Brulot
Orange Twist

Just pour Grand Brulot over ice and the orange will highlight the flavors
of the spirit.

BRULOT BLACK MANHATTAN
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
3 dashes Orange Bitters

Bartender Todd Smith created this one. Stir all the ingredients together in
a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice and garnish

with orange wheel.

FRENCH NEGRONI
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz  Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Campari

Build in a rocks glass over ice and garnish w/orange wheel.

GRAND BRULOT CAFÉ HOLIDAY
1 oz Grand Brulot
0.5 oz Crème de Cacao
3 oz Porter Beer or Stout
3 dashes of bitters

Throw cocktail ingredients between two cups a couple of times to mix
And ignite the foam from the beer. Pour into a highball glass over ice
And garnish with nutmeg.



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