The Inagural Whiskey Weekend: Asia’s First

Leading craft spirits distributor Proof & Company presents Whiskey Weekend, Asia’s first celebration of the fine craftsmanship and centuries of heritage behind great American whiskey. Expect two days of sunshine, barbeque and good times on Saturday May 20th and Sunday May 21st, from 3pm until late at The Great Escape on Beach Road.

The inaugural Whiskey Weekend will bring together Singapore’s finest American whiskey brands, four world-renowned American cocktails bars, and some of the city’s most loved American chefs.

Sip inventive whiskey cocktails (SGD10) at pop-ups from four of Singapore’s most famous American style bars: 28 HongKong Street, Employees Only, Manhattan & Skinny’s Lounge, and craft beers on draft (SGD10) from Drinkery.

Eat superb American food, including tasty hamburgers by Travis Masiero of Blue Label Burgers and BBQ from Dave Pynt of Meatsmith. Taste fine and rare whiskeys at the complimentary Whiskey Tasting Bar and a chance to win fabulous prizes at a Blind Tasting Booth featuring whiskey from their partner brands.

Learn more about your favorite whiskeys with Master Classes led by a panel of master distillers, brand ambassadors and industry experts or head to the Bourbon Bake Off to sample apple pies from some of Singapore’s best chefs and amateur baker contestants, paired with Scrappy’s Bitters “Old Fashioned” ice cream and High West American Praire Bourbon.

Create your own cocktails at home at the EC Proof pop-up retail shop, featuring a selection of fine spirits, cocktail books and professional bar tools or make the perfect Mint Julep with Hudson Whiskey and live mint from ComCrop, Singapore’s first urban farm.

Lastly, end your weekend as you party into the night with DJ’s spinning classic American rock, soul and hip-hop.

There will also be rare bottle sightings at the Whiskey Weekend. Lucky guests may get to taste rare whiskeys such as Blood Oath Bourbon Release #3 and Willett XCF Exploratory Cask. A series of masterclasses will explore the heritage of some of our favorite brands, with guided tastings led by the team from EC Proof, Manhattan Bar and visiting Master Distillers.

For more details and information about the Whiskey Weekend please visit the event page at: www.facebook.com/events/1619267091434144