WHISKY SEMINAR

Dive into the Celtic world! Educate your palate, learn, and have fun! Get your ticket in advance for the always-popular whisky seminar at the Colorado Highland Games. Yes, “whisky” is how the Scots spell it, and it’s single-malt Scotch. Experience for yourself why Scotch whisky is called the “Water of Life.”

Join one of the whisky seminars at the Festival with an expert whisky ambassador from our sponsor, Edrington, the international spirits company. Edrington’s acclaimed spirit brands including Highland Park, Macallan, Glenrothes Scotch and American Noble Oak Rye under the Edrington banner.

Edrington has been a long-time partner with the Colorado Highland Games. We look forward to another weekend of entertaining, informative… and tasty! … whisky seminars!

Rick Ewing, FSAScot

Your Whisky Guide

Your whisky guide is Rick Ewing, who, in 2004, was the founding president of the Oklahoma Malt Whisky Society. After 21 years, he continues to serve as President and on the board, along with his wife Chris, also a founding member. The OMWS is a non-profit society dedicated to promoting and sharing the understanding, appreciation, and responsible enjoyment of whisky. Having proctored tastings from Tampa to Anchorage; Los Angeles to Chicago; as well as tastings and tours to Scotland, Rick has guided thousands of tasters over the last two decades in finding new and wonderful experiences in their libations

SCHEDULE OF TASTINGS

You may purchase tickets on Saturday and Sunday from the St Andrew Society of Colorado tent at the Games. However, due to the popularity of the tastings, we highly recommend you book your tickets in advance!

Please note each session lasts about an hour. Only ticketed guests will be allowed in the tasting seminar as seating is limited.

2026 Schedule Coming Soon