Whisky Live, the renowned international whisky event organized by Whisky Magazine, is making its highly anticipated debut in Macau this year. Following its successful launch in Hong Kong in 2016, Whisky Magazine has teamed up with SJM Resorts, S.A. (“SJM”) to present the inaugural Whisky Live Macau 2024. The event will take place from October 11 to 13 (Friday to Sunday) at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau. Attendees can look forward to over 40 exhibitors offering exceptional whiskies and gourmet culinary experiences from around the globe.
Whisky Live Debuts in Macau with Over 40 Exhibitors and 300 Whisky Tastings
Located in the prime Cotai area, the expansive 20,000-square-foot venue at the Grand Lisboa Palace will offer visitors an unparalleled opportunity to sample the world’s most popular and rare whiskies. Attendees will also be able to interact with producers, distillers and whisky experts. Whisky Live Macau will feature four distinct themed areas, including whisky and spirit tastings, food pairings, live music performances, and a cocktail garden, each offering a unique experience for attendees.
The Grand Pavilion on the fourth floor will host over 300 whiskies, featuring renowned and independent bottlers from Scotland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Japan. Many of these selections are landing in Macau for the first time, offering visitors a rare opportunity to explore the unique profiles and rich flavours of exceptional whiskies.
To celebrate this landmark event, the organisers have curated a special bottle from the Hokkaido Akkeshi Distillery, aged in pear barrels. Limited to only 130 bottles, this collectable single-barrel whisky, distilled in 2020, showcases the distinctive character of Hou Shore, with refreshing citrus and marine notes complemented by the terroir of Hokkaido.
Another highlight of Whisky Live Macau 2024 is the outdoor cocktail garden, located at Jardim Secreto on the third floor of the resort. The green oasis will feature a variety of spirits from the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, and more. Celebrated local and Hong Kong senior bartenders will create special cocktails each night, while resident DJ performances will provide participants with expertly crafted cocktails in a picturesque European garden, adding a unique dimension to the whisky experience.
Both The Grand Pavilion and the cocktail garden will offer exquisite food pairings. In addition to the exceptional delicacies prepared by the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau team, premium meats, cheeses, and seafood from the UK and Scotland will also be available to complement the whisky selections.
As a key feature of Whisky Live, live musical performances will add to the atmosphere. In the stunning Grand Pavilion, Night Pass holders can enjoy a series of jazz performances from talented artists from Hong Kong and Macau, including the famous Ted Lo Quartet and the Dr. Joao Mascarenhas Quartet, allowing guests to enjoy exceptional whisky alongside captivating music.
In addition to the exhibition, Whisky Live Macau will host a series of masterclasses in the resort's second floor meeting rooms. Fourteen exclusive sessions will be led by global whisky experts, including Mr. Jacky Zhang, the China Brand Ambassador for Suntory; Mr. Koichiro Shirai, President and CEO of SAKURAO Brewery & Distillery; Mr. Hiroaki Nakamura, Sales Manager for Mars Whisky; and Mr. Stephen Mack, Founder of Asia Wine Service & Education Centre. Topics of the masterclasses will cover brand stories, whisky tasting by region, and the brewing and maturation processes. The specific wines and topics for these masterclasses will be announced in the coming days, so stay tuned for updates.
Tickets will be available from https://www.whiskylivemacau.com/. Hotel package will be available from https://www.sjmresorts.com/en/happenings/whisky-live-macau-2024 .