Springbank Members Event
January 21, 2025. Sweet Dutchess! Now open for registration.
Welcome
Membership
Membership has its advantages...in addition to AWS Merch discounts, there are two key benefits.
1. Event registration is open weeks in advance before it goes out to our full mailing list. Allowing you to secure your spot early!
2. Member-only events. Experience some of the very limited whiskies where we were able to secure a bottle or two only. Not to be missed by any whisky lover.
A few event highlights
Our first ever bourbon-only night. Paired with a delicious 5 courses by Chef Marcia, this was a night to remember. Premium bourbons served included Blanton's Special Reserve, E.H Taylor Jr. Small Batch, 1792 Sweet Wheat, Little Book Chapter 5 and Stagg Jr. Batch 9.
With a great buffet created by Chef Roger Wakileh and 5 beautiful drams to enjoy, we can comfort ourselves that its already the end of summer! The fantastic lineup included the Glengoyne 15, Clynelish Game of Thrones edition, Clynelish 10 Diageo Edition, Roseiole 12 and the Lagavulin 11 Run Cask Offerman Edition!
Another great collaboration with Rob & Marcia at Sweet Dutchess. A delicious spread of cheese, charcuterie and chocolate combined with a few hard-to find whiskies made this a fantastic summer event! Oban 10yr Diagio Release, Turntable Track 01, Wolfburn Northland, Ardnamurchan and Glen Scotia Victoriana all did not disappoint!
Our second edition "Macallan Event" definitely did not disappoint. Keith, freshly inspired and still on a high from his trip to Scotland, came back to take us on a Macallan Journey while showing off all his new-found knowledge on the whisky-making process. Our whisky samples highlighted the broad range and mastership The Macallan brings to this wonderful spirit.
What better way to start the new year than a whisky and food pairing with international whiskies from Holland, Taiwan and of course Scotland!
This unique experience was a great collaboration with our friends Rob and Marcia at Sweet Dutchess. Fantastic food pairing with a private cask Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry, two Millstone drams, a Kilchoman Sanaig and Balvenie Caribbean Cask to top it off! Just wow!
A great online tasting experience with three 1oz samples of high-end whiskies, accompanied with an AWS-branded Glencairn glass.
Our own Keith Scott guided us through his three hand-picked drams: Bruichladdich Black Art 11.1, Russell's Reserve 10-Year-Old Bourbon and The Macallan Rare Cask 2023 Edition!
Another fantastic in-person event celebrating Irish whiskey with Jason Nykor, owner of Cork Wine and Whiskey Ltd. The Dunville 21 year old and the 10 year old PX cask were just two of the 5 spectacular whiskies Jason presented.
The Shed once again outdid themselves as hosts, with Chef Roger excited to create some Irish fare for us to enjoy for dinner.
A fantastic summer evening with an awesome dram selection and great food! Ardbeg Ardcore, Canadian Club 45, Glenfiddich Project XX, Kentucky Owl St. Patrick's Edition and The Macallan Harmony No. 2....cannot go wrong with any of these!
Another stellar event hosted by Glenfiddich’s brand ambassador John MacPherson. John is an old friend of the AWS and is excited to present his portfolio which includes Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Bunnahabhain. The lineup this evening is something special...Balvenie 14 Week of Peat, Bunnahabhain Abhain Araig Feis Ile, Glenfiddich Gran Reserve 21, Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment and Glenfiddich Time Series 30!
Wow! An exclusive night with our friend Cameron Millar, The Macallan Brand Manager for Canada.
In collaboration with the Aurora Armoury, we created a great food and whisky pairing experience that was not to be missed!
Included were 5 tastings of various exclusive The Macallan drams and a 5 course plated dinner! Macallan 12 Sherry Cask, A Night on Earth 2022, Classic Cut 2021, Harmony Rich Cacao and Rare Cask 2021! Just wow!
The Macallan
Wow - what a Night with The Macallan! Our second edition "Macallan Event" definitely did not disappoint. Keith, freshly inspired and still on a high from his trip to Scotland, came back to take us on a Macallan Journey while showing off all his new-found knowledge on the whisky-making process.
About Us
Started in early 2017, the Aurora Whisky Society is a collection of fellow whisky admirers that decided it was time to setup regular meets to share tasting experiences, good food and great company.
Since 2017 there have been several events with great guest speakers and opportunities to taste a number of fantastic whisky expressions. As active participants in the Aurora community we hope to organize several charitable events that benefit those in need.