November 7, 8, 9, 2026
HOTEL MARRIOTT
Via Washington 66 - Milano
Awaiting the Milano Whisky Festival & Rum Show
"Daftmill Distillery" Tasting
Monday, October 5, 2026 – 9:00 PM
Mulligans Pub - Via G. Govone 28, Milan
A tasting dedicated to the Lowlands distillery Daftmill, one of Scotland's most fascinating producers.
We will taste five magnificent drams, allowing us to explore various vintages and seasonal releases—comparing Winter Batches and Summer Batches—and concluding with the 15-Year-Old Fife Strength, a bottling that, unlike the others, underwent finishing in ex-PX Sherry casks. It is a journey that offers a close look at the evolution of the Daftmill style, the differences between individual batches, and the influence of time.
Tasting:
Daftmill 2010 – Winter Batch Release (Bottled 2023) - 46% ABV
Daftmill 2010 – Summer Batch Release (Bottled 2021) - 46% ABV
Daftmill 2011 – Winter Batch Release (Bottled 2024) - 46% ABV
Daftmill 2011 – Summer Batch Release (Bottled 2023) - 46% ABV
Daftmill 15 Years – Fife Strength - 56.3% ABV
Speaker: Andrea Giannone (Milan Whiskey Festival)
The tasting will last approximately 70/80 minutes.
Price €35.00
Masterclasses and Seminars at the Milano Whisky Festival & Rum Show
Milan Whisky Festival – Masterclass "Between Sea and Peat: The World of Laphroaig"
Saturday, November 7, 2026 – 4:00 PM
Milano Whisky Festival - Via Washington 66, Milano
Between Sea and Peat: The World of Laphroaig.
In this masterclass, we will explore the Scotch whisky regions, with a special focus on the island of Islay—home to the world’s most iconic peated malts.
We will delve into the history of the Laphroaig distillery and discover how production takes place.
From raw materials and distillation to cask maturation, we will analyze every stage to truly understand what makes every sip of Laphroaig unforgettable.
Tasting:
Laphroaig Lore - 48% ABV
Laphroiaig 10yo Cask Strength (Batch 17) - 58.3% ABV
Laphroaig Sherry Oak - 48% ABV
Laphroaig 30yo - 45.8% ABV
Laphroaig 33yo - Strong Character - 43.8% ABV
Speaker: Niccolò D'Andrea (Italian Brand Ambassador)
The Masterclass lasts approximately 60 minutes.
The Masterclass will be in ITALIAN.
We remind all Masterclass participants that a valid event admission ticket is required to access the Masterclass rooms.
We also remind you that Masterclass tickets are NOT refundable or exchangeable for anything else.
Price €55.00
Milano Whisky Festival - Masterclass "Two Oak Nuts - Independent bottler"
Saturday, November 7, 2026 – 5:00 PM
Milano Whisky Festival - Via Washington 66, Milano
Two Oak Nuts - Independent bottler"
Whisky enthusiasts Maja and Luigi do not distill the spirit themselves; instead, they select and bottle whiskies from renowned Scottish distilleries.
Their offerings are limited editions that often reflect the founders' personal tastes; their collaboration in selecting the casks creates a unique and distinctive tasting experience.
Two Oak Nuts thus embodies an artisanal approach to independent bottling, focusing on rare, high-quality expressions sourced from exclusive single casks.
Each chapter has a unique story, rich in anecdotes.
Tasting:
Secret Speyside 12yo - Chapter 1, The Affair - 58.4% - Bourbon cask
Mannochmore 11yo - Chapter 4, The First Journey - 59.8% - Bourbon Barrel
Benrinnes 18yo - Chapter 5, The Quite Sister - 55.7% - PX Sherry finish
Glenlossie 16yo - Chapter 3, Maja's Choice - 60.5% - First Fill Oloroso Butt
Port Charlotte 21yo - Chapter 6, The Islay - 49.5% - Bourbon Barrel
Relatori: Maja Silic e Luigi Simonetta (Founders)
The Masterclass lasts approximately 60 minutes.
The Masterclass will be in ITALIAN.
We remind all Masterclass participants that a valid event admission ticket is required to access the Masterclass rooms.
We also remind you that Masterclass tickets are NOT refundable or exchangeable for anything else.
Price €40.00
Milan Whisky Festival – Masterclass: "Let's Take the Ferry to Islay" by Max Righi
Saturday, November 7, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Milano Whisky Festival - Via Washington 66, Milano
We're taking the ferry to Islay.
A journey through time as much as through space. We set sail for Islay with a selection of "Old & Rare" whiskies—bottles that tell the story of the island, its distilleries, and a style of Scotch production that, in many cases, now belongs to the past.
Guiding us will be Max Righi of Whisky Antique—a profound expert and collector of historic bottlings—who will lead us in discovering rare and virtually irreplaceable expressions: whiskies born in different eras, featuring the raw materials and maturation processes that helped build the legend of Islay.
A tasting designed for those who wish to look beyond contemporary expressions and discover—dram by dram—how the character and identity of the island's great whiskies have evolved over time.
Tasting:
Ardbeg - 21 Years Old - Vintage 1974 - Sestante Import - 70cl - 40% ABV
Bowmore - 30 Years Old - Dragon Legend - 70cl - 43% ABV
Bruichladdich - 15 Years Old - Rinaldi Import - 75cl - 43% ABV
Bunnahabhain - Vintage 1981 - On the Road - 70cl - 40% ABV
Laphroaig - 15 Years Old - Unblended Single Malt - 70cl - 43% ABV
Speaker: Max Righi (WhiskyAntique)
The Masterclass lasts approximately 60 minutes.
The Masterclass will be in ITALIAN.
We remind all Masterclass participants that a valid event admission ticket is required to access the Masterclass rooms.
We also remind you that Masterclass tickets are NOT refundable or exchangeable for anything else.
Price €150.00
Milano Whiskey Festival - Masterclass "Silver Seal - New Bottling 2026"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 – 3:00 PM
Milano Whisky Festival - Via Washington 66, Milano
Silver Seal — New Bottling 2026
Five new bottlings, five interpretations of whisky according to Silver Seal.
In this tasting, Max Righi will guide us through the discovery of the new releases bottled in 2026—a selection that once again reflects Silver Seal’s philosophy: a commitment to research, patience, and a focus on casks capable of expressing character, authenticity, and personality.
Every whisky tells a different story—from the distillery of origin and the maturation process to the decision of when the cask is ready for bottling.
A journey through five new expressions personally selected by Max Righi, designed to offer an up-close look at the work and vision behind one of Italy’s best-known independent whisky bottlers.
An opportunity to taste the new Silver Seal releases together and be guided—dram by dram—through different styles.
Tasting:
Caperdonich 25 Years Old - Vintage 2000 - 50.8% ABV
Linkwood 16 Years Old (Ex Caol Ila cask) - Vintage 2009 - 54.9% ABV
Bowmore 25 Years Old - Vintage 2000 - 55.8% ABV
Miltonduff 18 Years Old - Vintage 2008 - 56.9% ABV
Dailuaine 18 Years Old -
Speaker: Max Righi (CEO)
The Masterclass lasts approximately 60 minutes.
The Masterclass will be in ITALIAN.
We remind all Masterclass participants that a valid event admission ticket is required to access the Masterclass rooms.
We also remind you that Masterclass tickets are NOT refundable or exchangeable for anything else.
Price €55.00
Milano Whisky Festival - Masterclass "The House of Suntory"
Sunday, November 8, 2026 – 4:00 PM
Milano Whisky Festival - Via Washington 66, Milano
The art of Japanese Whisky: The House of Suntory
In this masterclass, we will trace the history of Japanese whisky, from its origins inspired by Scottish tradition to the emergence of a distinctive identity.
We will delve into the philosophy of The House of Suntory—a pioneer and the beating heart of Japanese whisky—exploring how vision, respect for nature, and craftsmanship guide every production decision.
We will discover the roles of the group’s various distilleries and immerse ourselves in the art of blending—an iconic Japanese discipline where technique and sensibility merge to create harmonious, distinctive whiskies.
Tasting:
Yamazaki Distiller Reserve
Hibiki Harmony
Hibiki 21 Years Old
Yamazaki 18 Years Old
Hakushu 18 Years Old
Speaker: Niccolò D'Andrea (Italian Brand Ambassador)
The Masterclass lasts approximately 60 minutes.
The Masterclass will be in ITALIAN.
We remind all Masterclass participants that a valid event admission ticket is required to access the Masterclass rooms.
We also remind you that Masterclass tickets are NOT refundable or exchangeable for anything else.
Price €60.00
Istruzioni per l'uso
The 21st edition of the Milano Whisky Festival & Rum Show will be held from 7 to 9 November 2026.
HOTEL MARRIOTT – Via WASHINGTON 66 – MILANO
EVENT OPENING HOURS:
SATURDAY, November 7, from 1 pm to 9 pm
Sunday, November 8, from 1 to 9 pm
Monday, November 9, from 11 am to 7 pm
The 21st edition of the Milano Whisky Festival and Rum Show will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Via Washington 66. The Milano Whisky Festival & Rum Show 2026 aims, over an intense three days, to be the only event in Italy capable of bringing together the most important distributors and the most renowned distilleries of Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, Bourbon, Far Eastern Whiskey, Rum, Ron and Rhum.
This year too, in addition to the rich program of events and free tastings; there will be no shortage of guided tastings, which will allow visitors and professionals in the sector to gain in-depth knowledge of the quality of the products on the Italian market.
Il biglietto per l'accesso alla sala espositiva (comprendente: bicchiere e porta bicchiere), si può acquistare all'ingresso del Festival, oppure se vuoi "saltare" la fila si può acquistare online.
Taste your favorite whisky/rum among the over 4000 labels available
Caratteristica principale del Milano Whisky Festival & Rum Show e' la possibilita' di poter degustare in ogni stand whisky e rum differenti, per tutti i gusti e tutte le tasche, ogni espositore propone in degustazione i propri distillati a partire da € 3 ad assaggio. Non mancano neanche whisky e rum molto importanti dal lungo invecchiamento o addirittura di distillerie non più esistenti. Una esperienza unica, il meglio delle distillerie di tutto il mondo, tutte riunite in un'unica sala di oltre 3.000 mq. Non perdetevi questa occasione.
4000 WHISKEY/RUM, how can you drink them all!
E' molto semplice, anche quest'anno saranno a disposizione dei visitatori bottigliette (capacita' 2cl) da riempire con tutti i whisky e rum che si desidera e degustare poi a casa con gli amici, con possibilità di confronto tra i vari distillati proposti.
Buy your favorite whisky/rum from the over 4000 labels available
Tutti gli espositori propongono i loro prodotti in vendita, avrai la possibilità di acquistare direttamente ciò che ti è piaciuto. All'interno del Festival potrai pagare anche con Bancomat e Carta di Credito.
Buy bottles for your collection
Grazie ai vari stand di bottiglie da collezione potrai acquistare le bottiglie che da tanto tempo stai cercando o addirittura bottiglie di cui non conoscevi l'esistenza. Non solo whisky e rum al Milano Whisky Festival & Rum Show come tutti gli anni non mancano stand con cognac ed armagnac.
Degustazioni guidate - Masterclass
Se veramente desideri approfondire la tua conoscenza sul whisky o rum e vivere un'esperienza unica ti consigliamo di partecipare ad una masterclass di quelle in programma.
Location
HOTEL MARRIOTT
Via Washington 66 – Milan (Italy)
How to get
Subway: MM1 Wagner (Red Line) / MM4 Bolivar (Blue Line)
Bus: 50, 68, 85, 90, 91
From Cadorna Station: Metro MM1 (Red Line towards Bisceglie or Rho, get off at Wagner)
From Central and Garibaldi Stations: Metro MM2 (Green Line towards Assago or Abbiategrasso, change at Cadorna and take the Red Line)
From Linate Airport: Metro MM4 (Blue Line, get off at Bolivar)
From Malpensa Airport: Malpensa Express train to Cadorna station
From Bergamo Airport: Bus to Central Station
Car:
The Marriott Hotel is located within Area B, which has NO restrictions on Saturdays and Sundays, so you can move around freely.
The hotel's parking is available to visitors.
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