How much do tickets to WhiskyFest cost?
What do I get for the price of a regular admission ticket?
What’s the difference between a regular admission ticket and a VIP ticket?
What time does WhiskyFest start?
What time is WhiskyFest over?
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 your list that I want to be sure to try. How can I find out which booth is pouring it?
Is there parking at the hotel?
Can I stay at the hotel where WhiskyFest is being held?
There’s a seminar I want to attend. Do I need to get a separate ticket for that?
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?
Do you sell tickets at the event?
Why do I need to sign my ticket stub?
Where is WhiskyFest being held?
Do you offer tickets for designated drivers?
Can I pay for my ticket with a check?
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?
I have a suggestion on how to improve the event. Who do I contact?
How much do tickets to WhiskyFest cost?
Regular admission tickets are $110.00 and VIP tickets are $150.00. Back to Top
What do I get for the price of a regular admission ticket?
You’ll receive a Glencairn commemorative crystal nosing glass, an event program, the latest copy of Malt Advocate magazine, entrance to all seminars on a first come first serve basis, a gourmet buffet throughout the evening and, of course, over 200 whiskies to sample. Back to Top
What’s the difference between a regular admission ticket and a VIP ticket?
In addition to what regular ticket holders receive (above), you’ll receive a sturdy canvas tote bag and admission to the event one hour earlier. Some exhibitors pour something extra special that's available only during the VIP hour. We also limit the number of VIP tickets sold, so you’ll have more access to the folks behind the booths. Back to Top
What time does WhiskyFest start?
For regular ticket holders, registration begins at 6:00, and entrance to the ballroom is at 6:30 pm.
For VIP ticket holders, registration begins at 5:00, and entrance to the ballroom is at 5:30 pm. Back to Top
What time is WhiskyFest over?
Last pour is at 9:15, and the event ends promptly at 9:30 pm. Back to Top
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?
No, a Glencairn crystal nosing glass will be provided to you at registration. It’s yours to use for the evening, and to take home with you. Back to Top
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 your 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
Is there parking at the hotel?
The hotel does have parking available, however we encourage the use of public transportation. Better yet, stay at the Marriott where WhiskyFest will be held:
San Francisco Marriott
55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Our room block rate for the 2010 event is $179 single or double occupancy.
Call 800-228-9290 to make your reservation, and mention the WhiskyFest room block.
Or, you can follow this link: http://www.marriott.com/ Back to Top
Can I stay at the hotel where WhiskyFest is being held?
Yes!
San Francisco Marriott
55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Our room block rate for the 2010 event is $179 single or double occupancy.
Call 800-228-9290 to make your reservation, and mention the WhiskyFest room block.
Or, you can follow this link: http://www.marriott.com/ Back to Top
There’s a seminar I want to attend. Do I need to get a separate ticket for that?
Seminars are included in the price of your ticket. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. Please consult your event program (you’ll receive one at Registration) for seminar times and locations. 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. Back to Top
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://whiskyfest.wordpress.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@maltadvocate.com Back to Top
Do you sell tickets at the event?
We do not sell any tickets at the door. We offer advance ticket sales only. To order your tickets online, visit us at https://www.etix.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 Malt Advocate, Inc., and its employees, or shareholders from liability or claims arising from WhiskyFest. Back to Top
Where is WhiskyFest being held?
San Francisco Marriott
55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 Back to Top
Do you offer tickets for designated drivers?
We do offer Designated Driver tickets. You may purchase either a regular admission or VIP designated driver ticket for a $20 discount. Designated Drivers WILL NOT be served any alcohol in the tasting ballroom, or in the seminars. Back to Top
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
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
I have a suggestion on how to improve the event. Who do I contact?
You may contact event manager, Joan McGinley by emailing joan@maltadvocate.com, or event director Amy Westlake by emailing amy@maltadvocate.com. Back to Top
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