When is WhiskyFest New York?
Where is WhiskyFest New York?
How much do tickets to WhiskyFest cost?
Can I pay for my ticket with a check?
Do you sell tickets at the door?
Is there parking at the hotel?
Can I stay at the hotel where WhiskyFest is being held?
What should I wear to WhiskyFest?
Do I need to bring a glass with me?
What if I lose my nosing glass?
There’s a whisky on the list that I want to be sure to try. How can I find out which booth is pouring it?
Do I need to use vouchers to get tastes of the whiskies I want to try?
I bought a ticket for my buddy, and he can’t come. Can I get my money back?
I lost my ticket. Can I get another one?
When the event is sold out, can I still buy tickets?
How can I get the most up-to-date information about the event?
I’m a member of the press. Do you reserve tickets for press?
Why do I need to sign my ticket stub?
If I promise not to drink, can I come to the event if I’m under 21 years of age?
Is there a coat check available?
May I bring my briefcase with me?
Will there be food available?
Will there be coffee or soft drinks available?
When I discover a new whisky that I love at WhiskyFest, can I buy a bottle of it right there?
I have a suggestion on how to improve the event. Who do I contact?
When is WhiskyFest New York?
Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27, 2012
Where is WhiskyFest New York held?
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway (on Times Square)
New York, NY 10036
How much do tickets to WhiskyFest cost?
Regular admission to Grand Tasting (either night): $175
VIP admission to Grand Tasting (either night): $225
Combo Package: Friday OR Saturday night, plus Saturday seminars: $475
Weekend Package: Friday AND Saturday night, plus Saturday seminars: $670
Can I pay for my ticket with a check?
We do not accept payment by check for WhiskyFest tickets. All ticket orders must be paid for by credit card. Back to Top
Do you sell tickets at the door?
We do not sell any tickets at the door. We offer advance ticket sales only. To order your tickets online, visit us at http://www.whiskyadvocate.com/whiskyfest_new_york.asp. Back to Top
Is there parking at the hotel?
The hotel does have parking available for a fee, however we encourage the use of public transportation. Better yet, stay at the Marriott where the event is being held.
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway (on Times Square)
New York, NY 10036
For those who like the convenience of staying at the Marriott, a room blockis available for the nights of 10/24 through 10/27. The block is available until 10/5/12, or until the block sells out. The rate is $299. Call Marriott Reservations at 800-228-9290 or, for reservations online, visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/wskyf2012
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Can I stay at the hotel where WhiskyFest is being held?
For those who like the convenience of staying at the Marriott, a room blockis available for the nights of 10/24 through 10/27. The block is available until 10/5/12, or until the block sells out. The rate is $299. Call Marriott Reservations at 800-228-9290 or, for reservations online, visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/wskyf2012
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What should I wear to WhiskyFest?
Most commonly, business or business casual attire. Back to Top
Do I need to bring a glass with me?
There’s no need to bring a glass with you. A Glencairn crystal commemorative nosing glass will be provided to you at registration. It’s yours to use for the evening, and to take home with you.
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What if I lose my nosing glass?
If you lose your nosing glass, we’ll have wine glasses available in the tasting ballroom. Sorry, we cannot replace any lost or broken nosing glass. Back to Top
There’s a whisky on the list that I want to be sure to try. How can I find out which booth is pouring it?
There are two whisky lists in your event program, provided at registration. One list is alphabetical by the brand name, and will tell you at which booth you find each whisky. The other lists all of the whiskies by booth number. There’s also a diagram in the program. On the diagram, each booth is numbered and shows the brand being poured. Back to Top
Do I need to use vouchers to get tastes of the whiskies I want to try?
We do not use vouchers for tasting at WhiskyFest. Back to Top
I bought a ticket for my buddy, and he can’t come. Can I get my money back?
Unfortunately, tickets are not refundable. Maybe you’ve got another buddy who’d like to go to WhiskyFest. Back to Top
I lost my ticket. Can I get another one?
Follow the instructions on your ticket order email confirmation, or call 800-514-3849 for assistance. Back to Top
When the event is sold out, can I still buy tickets?
When we declare an event “sold out”, we are really sold out of tickets. We have no more to sell.
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How can I get the most up-to-date information about the event?
Sign up for our newsletter here , and receive the most up-to-date information about WhiskyFest. You can also read the WhiskyFest blog http://www.whiskyfestblog.com/. Back to Top
I’m a member of the press. Do you reserve tickets for press?
We do reserve a limited number of tickets for qualified press. If you would like to attend as a member of the press, send your press credentials to our event manager, joan@whiskyadvocate.com Back to Top
Why do I need to sign my ticket stub?
By signing your ticket stub, which is required for entry to the event, you verify that you are at least 21 years of age, as well as agreeing to release Whisky Advocate and its employees, or shareholders from liability or claims arising from WhiskyFest. Back to Top
If I promise not to drink, can I come to the event if I’m under 21 years of age?
No one under the age of 21 is permitted inside of the event, including the foyer area. There will be no exceptions, and security will be carding ticket holders as they come into the event. Back to Top
Is there a coat check available?
There is a coat check available at the event. Back to Top
May I bring my briefcase with me?
Backpacks, briefcases, tote bags, or any other such items, are not permitted inside of WhiskyFest. You will be asked to leave them at the coat check. Back to Top
Will there be food available?
A gourmet buffet is provided throughout the evening, and we encourage you to eat from time to time. Back to Top
Will there be coffee or soft drinks available?
Water will be provided throughout the evening, and we’ll also make available coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Back to Top
When I discover a new whisky that I love at WhiskyFest, can I buy a bottle of it right there?
WhiskyFest is a tasting event only. We do not offer bottles for sale. For a retailer near you, check the retailer list on our web site. Back to Top
I have a suggestion on how to improve the event. Who do I contact?
You may contact event manager, Joan McGinley by emailing joan@whiskyadvocate.com, or event director Amy Westlake by emailing amy@whiskyadvocate.com. Back to Top
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