Featuring a selection of premium Scotch whisky from Glenfarclas Distillery in Speyside, this masterclass promises to be a special experience for new and long-time whisky enthusiasts alike!
The class will feature an in-depth discussion and tasting of five specially-selected Glenfarclas expressions - including some very special treats - as well as some Scottish-inspired bites.
Glenfarclas
Since 1865 Glenfarclas has been owned and managed by just one family, the Grants of Glenfarclas. On the 8th of June 1865 John Grant acquired the tenancy for the Rechlerick Farm. To this day Glenfarclas is one of only a few distilleries in Scotland to remain family owned and managed. Now in the hands of the fift generation of the family, the Grants remain committed to the vision of creating the best quality Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, in the traditional Speyside style.
Ian Hanna, President, John Hanna & Sons Ltd.
Ian was a founding partner, with his Father John, in John Hanna & Sons Ltd. Fine Wine & Spirits. John Hanna & Sons is, today, one of the oldest, family-owned wine & spirits agencies in Canada.
Founded in 1978, John Hanna & Sons Ltd. has worked with some of the world’s leading producers from all corners of the world, focused on family owned and operated companies. This includes luminary names such as Glenfarclas Distillery, Bodegas Lopez de Heredia, Bodegas Emilio Lustau, Clos Mogador, Domaine de Vieux Telegraphe and many others.
Ian was the resident wine commentator on Hour Toronto - CKFM (99.9 FM) in Toronto for several years. He has also been a guest on CBC radio and CFRB 1010 in Toronto.
In 1990, he was a founding partner with William Redelmeier and Derek Barnett in Southbrook Winery and in 1999, Ian and his wife Marit, established a vineyard in Prince Edward County which was sold in 2012 but continues to be a successful operation in the County.
Ian has worked for his family company since it’s inception and has presented and participated in literally hundreds of Wine Tastings, Dinners and Whisky Nosings over the past 45 years. He was the regular presenter for the Single Malt Whisky Society of Upper Canada in Uxbridge for many years.
He has facilitated the creation of Special Commemorative Bottlings of Single Malt Whiskies for numerous Toronto based Military Regiments including the 48th Highlanders of Canada (100th anniversary of the regiment, 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge), The Lorne Scots of Canada (150th Anniversary) and The Toronto Scottish Regiment (100th anniversary).