Whisky Fest Romania returns this autumn with over 200 international labels and 15 masterclasses dedicated to fine spirits enthusiasts

Whisky Fest România, the only event dedicated to the whisky culture in Romania, announces a new edition that will take place from November 10th to 11th at Hotel Caro in Bucharest. For 2023, Whisky Fest Romania will host over 70 fine beverage brands from around the world, giving visitors the opportunity to discover and taste hundreds of the finest and most unique single malts, bourbons, single grains, blended malts, and blended whiskies for the first time.

Already in its fifth edition, Whisky Fest Romania 2023 will bring together some of the most renowned distilleries in the world, such as The Macallan, The Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Jack Daniel’s, The Dalmore, Lagavulin, as well as independent distilleries like Kilchoman, Raasay, and local producers like Alexandrion Group, which produces the first Romanian single malt whisky, Carpathian Single Malt.

“We are delighted to announce the 5th edition of Whisky Fest Romania, an event born from the passion for whisky shared by a handful of people eight years ago. For 2023, we have prepared an exceptional selection of distilleries, including both well-known brands and independent distilleries, for an unparalleled experience. Whisky Fest Romania represents a rare opportunity to savor exceptional whiskies from around the world, all under one roof,” says Alin Lobodă, co-founder of The Whisky Club Romania.

The event organizers, The Whisky Club Romania, expect over 1,500 unique visitors at this edition of Whisky Fest Romania. They also announce a series of masterclasses for whisky enthusiasts and those who want to initiate themselves into the whisky culture:

• Masterclass The Dalmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Masterclass The Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Masterclass Carpathian Single Malt Whisky
• Masterclass Teeling Irish Whiskey
• Masterclass Loch Lomond Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Masterclass Glen Scotia Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Masterclass Jura Scotch Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Masterclass Arran Single Malt Scotch Whisky

A masterclass is an initiation and tasting session dedicated to a maximum of 25 enthusiasts, led by a whisky expert or brand ambassador of a distillery. The theme of a masterclass focuses on three or four whisky labels from the same distillery. Participants taste and discover the history of the distillery, preparation methods, and the characteristics of those whisky labels. The participation fee for masterclasses is not included in the ticket price and must be purchased separately online or at the event, depending on the availability of each session.

Launching of a new Romanian craft beer aged in whisky barrels

Additionally, the organizers announce the premiere release of Oriel Quadrupel Lagavulin Barrel Aged, a Romanian craft beer matured for 11 months in barrels that previously held the famous Lagavulin 16 yo whisky. The result offers a complex and refined experience.

According to the founders of Oriel Beer, the new beer to be launched at Whisky Fest Romania 2023 stands out with “notes of dried fruits, raisins, candied cranberries, smoked plums, dark chocolate, while distinct peat smoke notes complement this beer, reflecting the perfect balance between tradition and innovation“.

Tickets for Whisky Fest Romania 2023 can be purchased online or at the entrance on the event days. Only individuals over 18 years old can attend the event.

Whisky Fest Romania 2022 had over 1,200 visitors

Over 1,200 unique visitors attended the 2022 edition of Whisky Fest Romania during the two event days. They discovered more than 200 whisky labels from countries such as Scotland, Ireland, the USA, Taiwan, Japan, Switzerland, and Romania, and participated in 15 masterclass sessions.

The most exclusive whisky bottle present at WF2022 was the Macallan M Decanter Black, the pure definition of Scottish craftsmanship, produced in a limited edition of 700 bottles worldwide. The price of such a bottle is 9,000 euros.

About Whisky Fest Romania

Whisky Fest Romania is the largest event dedicated to whisky culture in Romania, organized annually by Whisky Fest SRL. The first edition took place in 2016, marking the first event dedicated to whisky culture on the local market and gathering over 800 whisky enthusiasts.

Whisky Fest Romania is open to all fine beverage enthusiasts who are 18 years and older, providing the perfect opportunity to discover new labels and interact with enthusiasts, importers, and whisky experts from around the world.

31.10.2023 / Editor, Andreea Dragan