Coming September 11th, 2025
A "Whisky Maker" and an "Inductee" into the Whisky Hall of Fame!
The Academy of Single Malt Whisky Explorers is very pleased and honoured to present not just one, but two incredibly passionate whisky experts, to deliver everything you need to taste, experience, learn and discover about Canadian Whisky.
SPRING MILL DISTILLERY
Spring Mill Distillery is one of the most interesting new distilleries, with deep roots in Ontario history and is founded by one of Guelph’s most famous resident, John Sleeman, the founder of the Sleeman Brewing Company.
Canadian whisky is a unique style of whisky, and John Sleeman, along with his sons Quinn and Cooper, have created a range of styles suitable to everyone's palate.
They have gained recognition through the Canadian Whisky Awards and the World Whiskies Awards. Specifically, they won three awards in the 2024 Canadian Whisky Awards: a bronze for their Rye Whisky, a bronze for their Sherry Finished Single Malt, and a silver for their The Cooper's Rye.
Canadian Whisky is getting a lot of attention these days, so lets include John Sleeman & Sons Canadian Whisky on our "Whisky Journey"!
Ticket Price of $145 Includes
FOUR DELICIOUS COURSES
A COMPLEMENTARY COCKTAIL
DOUBLE BARRELLED MASTERCLASS
FIVE DRAMS
Each "Dinner & Dram" ticket, also receives a signed copy of
"CANADIAN WHISKY"
Appetizer & Cocktail
6:15 PM To 7:00 PM
Masterclass begins at 7:00 pm
DINNER MENU
WELCOME STATION - 6:15 to 7:00pm
1st Course
Maple bacon B.L.T. slider with maple chipotle aioli, served with fresh cut potato wedge poutine, served with complementary cocktail
3 course sit down
Herb marinated Elk loin crostini’s with wild mushroom bruschetta and goats cheese served with baby arugula salad with fresh lemon caper vinaigrette
BBQ whiskey pork back ribs and buttermilk marinated chicken thigh served with fully loaded twice baked potato and housemade slaw
Butterscotch pecan tart with French vanilla ice cream
An Exceptional - Canadian Tasting Experience!
Single Malt Whisky
Sherry Finished Single Malt Whisky
Sherry Finished Single Malt Whisky
From its inception, Spring Mill Distillery was designed by John Sleeman & Sons to distill fine Single Malt whiskies that would lend to the good reputation of Canadian whiskies.
Fruity, floral, and sweet, this Single Malt comes from Canadian barley and Scottish-made washbacks and stills.
Sherry Finished Single Malt Whisky
Sherry Finished Single Malt Whisky
Sherry Finished Single Malt Whisky
This award winning whisky is
made by carefully following traditional Scotch distilling methods, this spirit was partially finished in Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks. In this classic iteration of a barrel-finished Single Malt, the added fruity complexity of sherry barrels compliment the delicacy of the 100% malt spirit.
Traditional Straight Whisky
Sherry Finished Single Malt Whisky
Traditional Straight Whisky
This is a smooth Whisky, inspired by the great American Bourbons and made from a classic Kentucky-style mashbill.
Spring Mill's Traditional Straight Whisky is created on a foundation of three pillars - traditional copper column stills, corn grown in the Canadian heartland, and the unwavering commitment of their Master Distiller to produce a whisky of highest quality.
High Rye Straight Whisky
High Rye Straight Whisky
Traditional Straight Whisky
This new variation of straight whisky (only available from the distillery) is fermented, distilled, and matured from a mash bill featuring rye, and a good lot of it, too.
In contrast to their sweet and mild Traditional Straight Whisky, the new High Rye Straight Whisky is a robust, peppery, southern-style whisky that packs a punch at 48% ABV.
Cooper's Rye Whisky
High Rye Straight Whisky
Complementary Cocktail
This award winning 100% Canadian Rye whisky is made from 100% rye grain. Aged a minimum of 4 years in new Canadian white oak barrels made on site, by Spring Mills's very own cooper, Quinn Sleeman.
The virgin white oak lends a gentle sweetness to the distinct spice of rye uninterrupted by other grains.
Complementary Cocktail
High Rye Straight Whisky
Complementary Cocktail
This evenings complementary cocktail will be made from Spring Mill's Gin, that introduces a bright and approachable juniper with gentle floral notes and a crisp clean citrus finish.
Provincial earthiness is highlighted by the supporting cast of botanicals which present bright pine, green leaf aromatics, cheerful notes of mint and echoes
This evenings complementary cocktail will be made from Spring Mill's Gin, that introduces a bright and approachable juniper with gentle floral notes and a crisp clean citrus finish.
Provincial earthiness is highlighted by the supporting cast of botanicals which present bright pine, green leaf aromatics, cheerful notes of mint and echoes of soft, sweet, spicy undertones reflecting the lush rural landscape of Ontario.
Coming September 25th, 2025
At The SpeakCheasy, an exclusive visit from the creator of Scotland's Inchdairnie Distillery!
Featuring Scotland’s extremely unique brands from the Inchdairnie Distillery. Ian Palmer, Managing Director and “Brainchild” behind Inchdairnie is coming from Scotland to share with us his innovative whisky making processes and bringing with him a very special collection of his creations.
This will be an extremely unique opportunity, exclusive for us to experience, as it is not every day the creator of a Scottish distillery takes valuable time out of his whisky making schedule to meet with whisky enthusiasts.
Coming November 14th, 2025
At The SpeakCheasy, we welcoming another epic tasting experience from Bry Simpson!
We welcome back, by popular demand, our long-time whisky pal Bry Simpson, National Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. Bry will be sharing the latest expressions from the Glenmorangie Distillery.
Coming January 23rd, 2026
A Robbie Burns Dinner at Liberty North Banquet Hall, a Grand Tasting Experience!
Plans are underway for the epic annual celebration honouring Scotland’s Favorite Son. Our panache and ever popular Robert Burns Dinner will be featuring Scotland’s oldest operational distillery.
Welcome to this journey!
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