John McDougall -A Living History Of Scotch Whisky - Cincinnati Event

For the first time, John McDougall is dedicating a new series of tasting events centered on his life and the distilleries he has run. He will take us on a journey from being the son of a grain farmer to running some of the biggest distilleries in Scotland and beyond. Along the way, John will discuss 5 Single Malt Scotch whiskies and his real and personal experiences. (Brands vary from venue to venue) John McDougall is arguably the most experienced Scotch Whisky Expert, Master Blender, Master Distiller, and best overall judge of Scotch Whisky you will ever meet. He is one of the very rare and elite group of people who have been Production Director, and/or Manager of a distillery in all of the traditionally recognized regions of Scotland. Beyond having managed Springbank, Laphroaig, Balvenie, Tormore, and Ladyburn - three of which are among the top selling single malts in the world - John has worked or been directly involve with 17 other malt-producing and/or new distilleries, including Aultmore, Knockdhu, Banff, Teaninich, Imperial, Balmenach, Dailuaine, Glenfiddich, Glenugie, Kinclaith, Ben Nevis, Bruichladdich, and Bladncoh. More recently, he helped develop the first Swedish Malt Whisky distillery in Box, Sweden. John continues his 51-year commitment to the industry by acting as a consultant for emerging and in-operation distilleries (over 25 to date and likely more than anyone else). He has written a book titled, Wort Worms & Washbacks, in which he describes his early life journeys in whisky. He has developed and/or consulted for several independent brands both independently and with partners like his "Golden Cask Series" with bottling partner Jane MacDuff, Wild Scotsman with Jeffrey Topping, and his own John McDougall Whisky Life Series and John McDougall selections. Event Cost: $85 per person plus processing Includes: Dinner, cigars, and 5 -1/2 oz samples RSVP thorugh event bright required. NO DAY OF EVENT TICKET SALES.