Updated June 2001 scotchwhisky.com's tasting event team present a guide to tastings and special whisky events around the world.  We welcome submissions (which we will add to this page) about any whisky tasting event (and in any country) that our readers can attend. We would draw attention to anyone planning to visit Islay this summer; Inclusive tours organised by The Islay Whisky Society can be reseverved here. Please help other readers by sending in details about upcoming tasting events below  To view information on tasting events,  select the region or country of interest by clicking below England | Germany | Japan | Netherlands | Scotland | USA

ENGLAND

Classic Malts Dinner - London Wednesday 27th June 2001 Venue: Le Pont De La Tour Classic Malts Whisky Dinners have been developed by food consultant and writer, Richard Whittington. Six diverse single malt whiskies are partnered with complementary dishes from Le Pont De La Tour and introduced by an invited expert. Contact: Further information and reservations: telephone 020 76640404 extension 310 or contact Ben Copley at Hicklin Slade & Partners, Bewlay House, 2 Swallow Place, London W1B 2AG.

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JAPAN

Whisky Magazine Live - Tokyo Sunday 11th November 2001 Contact: fax +44-1603 633808. email: emailoffice@whiskymag.com

NETHERLANDS

International Malt Whisky Festival - Amsterdam Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th November 2001 Venue: Den Haag i.s.o. Amsterdam Contact Website: http://www.whiskyfestival.nl

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SCOTLAND

Islay Tastings Programme 2001 - Islay 3-day programmes series (with accomodation) run from 21st May to 14th July 2001 Contact: email: iws@distillers.com www.islaywhiskysociety.com Feis Isle 2001/Islay Whisky Festival - Islay Friday 25th May ñ Saturday 2nd June 2001 A week long Festival including ceilidhs, Celtic musical evening, piping recital, Distillery super tours, tastings and open days, golf competition, cooking with whisky evenings, and sponsored charity "barrel push" across Islay. Contact: www.ileach.co.uk/festival/ Scotch Malt Whisky Society Members Tasting - Inverness Thursday 31st May 2001 - 18:30-20:30 hrs Venue: Inverness Caledonian Thistle Stadium, East Longman, Inverness Members and their guests only Price: £20.00 Contact: www.smws.com/ Maison du Whisky - Discover Scotland Weekend Saturday 2nd Sunday 3rd June A 2-day programme, including flights to/from Roissy Charles de Gaulle, in Edinburgh and Crieff and overnight in luxury hotel. Visits include to the Signatory Vintage Company and Glenturret Distillery Price: 4500 FF based on two sharing room (4900 FF single) Contact: Further information: tel +33 1 46 55 99 13 or email: info@maisonduwhisky.fr http://www.maisonduwhisky.fr/ Classic Malts Cruise Sunday 15th-Sunday 29th July Contact: For further information email : cmcruise@udv.com www.clyde.org/ Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival - Speyside Friday 28th September-Monday 1st October 2001 Contact: Fiona Murdoch email: whiskyshop.dufftown@virgin.net

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USA

Whiskies of the World Expo - Los Angeles Saturday 17th November 2001 - 17:00-22:00 hrs Venue: The St. Regis - Century City, 2055 Avenue of the Stars An Evening of celebrating and learning about the world of Single Malt Whiskies, Boutique Bourbons and fine Specialty Spirits Price: Tickets - US$85.00 www.celticmalts.com/expo2001LA-home.htm Further information: toll free - 888.748.2400, or order tickets online at: www.celticmalts.com/expo2001LA-tickets.htm Contact: Riannon Walsh email: info@celticmalts.com

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