VANCOUVER, BC – As the curtains rise on the highly anticipated Hopscotch Festival of Whisky, Beer & Spirits and Craft BC Whisky Weekend, Vancouverites and whisky enthusiasts alike are in for a treat as Macaloney's Island Distillery joins as participants, offering attendees the rare opportunity to savor these coveted craft spirits. With an impressive lineup of globally awarded spirits, Macaloney's Island Distillery invites seasoned whisky connoisseurs and curious enthusiasts to embark on a rare and indulgent tasting experience.
Hopscotch Festival Highlights:
The 28th edition of the Hopscotch Festival, a week-long celebration of libations and entertainment, culminates in the Grand Tasting Hall at The PNE Forum on November 24 and 25. Attendees can explore an extensive array of whiskies, beers, and spirits from around the world. Macaloney's Island Distillery, renowned for its globally awarded whiskies, including the globally acclaimed An Loy Single Malt Whisky, will be present, allowing festival-goers to savor the complex, layered, and balanced new-make spirit. Recently recognized as the Most Awarded Canadian Craft Distillery at the World Whisky Awards, Macaloney's continues to set the standard in fine spirits.
The Grand Tasting Hall promises an unparalleled experience with hundreds of unique products, including Scotch, Japanese, American, and international whiskies, as well as craft and premium beers. Guests can pair their favourite beverages with mouth-watering dishes from renowned local vendors. Macaloney's Island Distillery will be showcasing its award-winning whiskies, including:
· Macaloney's Mac Na Braiche
· Macaloney's An Aba Peated Single Malt Whisky
· Macaloney's An Loy Single Malt Whisky
· Macaloney's Cath-Nah-Aven
For more information and to secure your tickets, please visit https://www.hopscotchfestival.com/
Craft BC Whisky Weekend Exclusive Offerings:
At Taste of Legacy in Olympic Village, the Craft BC Whisky Weekend takes the spotlight on November 25 and 26, showcasing locally crafted whiskies. Macaloney's Island Distillery is set to shine in three of the signature events:
1. Whisky x Cookie Pairing (Sat, Nov 25, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST): An indulgent afternoon awaits as participants explore the exquisite harmony between Macaloney's Island Distillery's Killeigh Triple Distilled Potstill Whisky and delectable cookies. This triple-distillate, described by Dr. Swan as "super fruity," promises a smooth and fruitier tasting experience.
2. Whisky x Cheese Pairing (Sat, Nov 25, 2023, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM PST): Experience a delightful evening of indulgence including Macaloney's Island Distillery's Siol Dugall. Winner of Best Canadian Single Malt at the 2023 World Whiskies Awards, this signature expression offers a velvety mouthfeel with sweet malty peat smoke and a hint of ocean breeze.
3. Whisky x Chocolate Pairing Class II (Sun, Nov 26, 2023, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM PST): Concluding the weekend, participants can indulge in the rich and complex flavours of Macaloney's Island Distillery's Signature Selection, An Loy. This 'Whiskymaker’s Signature Selection' offers a delicate presentation with notes of creamy caramelized orange and vanilla, paired expertly with delectable chocolates.
The Macaloney's Island Distillery team is thrilled to be part of these exceptional events, providing an opportunity for attendees to taste and appreciate their globally-recognized spirits. Whether you're a seasoned whisky drinker or a curious connoisseur, these events promise an unforgettable journey into the world of premium whiskies.
For more information and to secure your tickets, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/craft-bc-whisky-weekend-vancouver-edition-2764549
About Macaloney's Island Distillery
Guided by his love for Uisge Beatha, the water of life, Graeme Macaloney, the expat Scot founder and whisky maker at Macaloney’s Island Distillery, set out to create the finest single malt whisky in North America and perhaps the world. Driven by quality he focused his efforts on bringing together the industry’s best Scottish distillers, ingredients (great Canadian barley, select American & European oak, and island air!) and the best equipment (from the famed Forsyth’s copperworks, Speyside, Scotland).
Thanks to these high-quality ingredients, world-class facilities, and deep expert knowledge base, Macaloney and his team were able to produce exceptional single malt whiskies in just three short years using exclusively traditional techniques. They then expanded their range, and now produce more than a dozen different drams for whisky lovers of all whisky and whiskey styles.