Dubbed “The Rolls-Royce of Single Malts”, The Macallan will make its way west to Tofino’s iconic Relais & Chateaux property, the Wickaninnish Inn, on March 5th for the very first whisky-themed week-end at the Inn, appropriately named Whisky at the Wick.
Whisky at the Wick, the two-night vacation package, is designed for whisky lovers to appreciate The Macallan in the unmatched ocean and beachfront setting of the Inn. J. Wheelock, Canadian Brand Ambassador for the centuries-old Scottish distillery, will travel to the Inn to host an afternoon tasting of five premium Macallan whiskies, including Macallan 15 Years Old, 18 Years Old and 21 Years Old. Later that evening, Chef Nick Nutting and the acclaimed kitchen brigade of The Pointe Restaurant will prepare a four-course Scottish-themed dinner for an intimate group of twenty. While three courses will be served with boutique BC wine, dessert will be paired with The Macallan Amber Single Malt Liqueur. The highlight of the evening will be the unveiling of a unique and rare bottling from Wheelock’s personal collection for guests to enjoy as a special night cap.
The Wickaninnish Inn’s On the Rocks Bar & Lounge offers up to 100 varieties of single malt whisky and 18 blended Scotches. “Clearly, we’re excited to partner with The Macallan for this whisky aficionados week-end. There’s nothing like a premium single malt to warm up after a brisk spring walk on Chesterman Beach, or time at our Ancient Cedars Spa.”
Only ten (10) Whisky at the Wick two-night vacation packages are available, starting at $1,189.11, based on double occupancy. For more information on this vacation package, call 1.800.333.4604 or visit http://www.wickinn.com/promotions.html#WhiskyWick .
About the Wickaninnish Inn:
The Wickaninnish Inn, perched on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island near Tofino, has been a Relais & Châteaux member property since 1997. A year-round destination exemplifying “rustic elegance on nature’s edge”, the Inn is owned and managed by the McDiarmid family of Tofino, and is exclusively located on beautiful Chesterman Beach. All 75 oceanfront guest rooms and suites welcome guests with a gas fireplace, soaker tub, locally-created art, an individual balcony and a beach or ocean viewscape. The Wickaninnish Inn is home to Ancient Cedars Spa and The Pointe Restaurant, recognized with Wine Spectator Magazine’s Best Of Award of Excellence and voted “Best Resort Dining” from 2007-2010 at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. Contact the Inn on property reservations team 24 hours a day by calling 1.800.333.4604 or visiting www.wickinn.com.
About The Macallan:
The Macallan is considered to be one of the world’s most precious single malt whiskies. Since 1824, it has been produced at the historic Macallan Distillery near Easter Elchies House, at Craigellachie in Scotland’s Speyside region. Its Fine Oak and Sherry Oak-aged whiskies have garnered several Gold Medals through the years at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, as well as accolades from whisky experts worldwide.
About J. Wheelock:
J. Wheelock is the Western Canada Brand Ambassador for world famous spirits maker The Edrington Group, espousing the virtues of such revered whisky brands as The Macallan, Highland Park and The Famous Grouse. He connects with people in the spirits trade, as well as with whisky appreciation groups and events, cultivating connoisseurs who possess the very same passion for whisky that he lives daily.
