Distill America 2018
On February 24, 2018 Distill America celebrated 10 years of tasting in style! It took place at the same location where it all started at the Edgewater Hotel in Madison, WI. In addition to the 90 vendors in the main ballroom, there was a limited seating VIP World Spirit Experience in the Skybar and three educational seminars: Dancing Goat in the Limousin Forest, The Art of Blending Whiskey and Four Cocktails Every Home Bartender Should Know.
View the 2018 program (PDF)
Part of the slideshow shown in the the main ballroom and side lobby.
Part of the slideshow shown in the the main ballroom and side lobby.
Part of the slideshow shown in the the main ballroom and side lobby.
Part of the slideshow shown in the the main ballroom and side lobby.
Social media holiday post
Adam models the official t-shirt. Very limited edition. If you have one, wear it loud and proud and tag us in your social media posts.
Local Madison, WI vodka and whiskey maker Rokker contemplates the 2018 event in the calm before the storm.
The exclusive vendor bag always contains some choice selections.
Cheers to the volunteers! Jaquie (DA staff) and Louisa, Peter and Jason preparing for the event.
Every attendee gets a world famous Glen Cairn glass for tasting. Now that's fancy! Read more here: https://www.glencairnwhiskyglass.com/history.html
The VIP+ World Whisky Experience room in the Skybar is prepped and ready to rock. From the program: World Whiskey Experience VIP+ Only Exclusive (4:00-5:00 P.M.) Martin Duffy, Glen Cairn Tom Johnson, the Aroma Academy Each guest will get an in-depth education on how the aromas impact the taste of their whiskey along with the origin of those scents in the production process. They will then apply that knowledge in a tasting session based on the components of a 15 year vatted malt, Johnnie Walker Green, Caol Ila, and Cragganmore.
