For the last two years, whisky enthusiasts, aficionados, and connoisseurs have looked forward to attending Whisky Live every October. Now on its third year in Manila, Whisky Live 2018 has moved to November. It is all set to happen this Friday, November 9 to Saturday, November 10 from 7 pm to 12 midnight at the ballroom of Shangri-La at the Fort in Bonifacio Global City.
Known worldwide as the biggest international whisky event, this year’s affair promises to offer unlimited tastings of 181+ different whiskies, 12 whisky masterclasses, plus a whisky cocktail competition. Whisky Live gives participants the rare opportunity to see rare whisky collections, like the one of Johnnie Walker’s. They also get sneak peeks (and tastings, too) of soon-to-be-released whiskies, like the new Chivas XV, The Glenlivet (Captain’s Reserve), and Ballantine’s single malts, available to those signed up for the masterclasses. Tickets are available for these tastings and masterclasses. For more details, visit the event’s official website at whiskylive.ph.
As if this month isn’t already packed with boozy events, here are more drink-worthy special nights happening this week:
Thursday, November 8
Manhattan Bar Singapore (No. 1 Asia’s 50 Best Bars and No. 3 World’s 50 Best Bars 2018) Bar Takeover
Oto, Makati City, 9 pm to 12 midnight
IG @oto.ph
Roku Gin Night with Jamey Merkel, Brand Ambassador of Suntory
Gilarmi Lounge, Discovery Primea, Makati City, 5 to 9 pm
Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) Manila Debut and Exclusive Tasting Event with Cindy Chiu, SMWS Regional Brand Ambassador
LIT Manila, BGC, 8 to 9:30 pm (limited to 15 persons)
IG @litmanila
Lost & Found Bar from Cyprus (No. 25 World’s 50 Best Bars 2018) Bar Takeover
Shangri-La at the Fort’s Backroom, BGC, 8 pm onwards
IG @backroomph
Michter’s Brand Ambassador John Ng Bar Takeover
The Curator, Makati City, 9 pm to 12 midnight
IG @thecurator_
Friday, November 9
Whisky Live
Shangri-La at the Fort’s Ballroom, BGC, 7 pm to 12 midnight
Lost & Found Bar from Cyprus (No. 25 World’s 50 Best Bars 2018) Bar Takeover
Shangri-La at the Fort’s Backroom, BGC, 8 pm onwards
IG @backroomph
Saturday, November 10
Whisky Live
Shangri-La at the Fort’s Ballroom, BGC, 7 pm to 12 midnight
Lost & Found Bar from Cyprus (No. 25 World’s 50 Best Bars 2018) Guest Bar Shift
Shangri-La at the Fort’s Backroom, BGC, 8 pm onwards
IG @backroomph
Wednesday, November 28
Wise King from Hong Kong
Oto, Makati City, 9 pm to 12 midnight
IG @oto.ph