Whisky Festival Northern Netherlands 2013

The 8th edition of the Whisky Festival Noord Nederland will once again be held in the Der Aa-kerk in the heart of Groningen, from March 22 to 24, 2013. In seven years, this non-profit festival, which is run entirely by volunteers from the board to the festival staff on the floor, has grown into a serious international festival featuring big names that receives international recognition.

In 2012, the festival attracted nearly 5,000 visitors from across the country and far beyond, thereby challenging the established large commercial festivals. And while other festivals now charge sky-high admission fees, the entrance fee for a session at Whisky Festival Noord-Nederland is still €25.00!!

Unfortunately, Chair Renie Jas and co-founder Albert Heidema had to step down from their board duties due to personal circumstances, so we had to look for new board members and found Myra Louwes, Denis Weening, and Johannes van Duinen. They are bursting with ideas, so that bodes well for the coming year. In any case, we have grand plans for 2013 once again, entirely in line with the friendly character of our festival.

Naturally, there will again be a wide range of masterclasses on various topics during the festival, and of course, many well-known names from the whisky industry and many internationally renowned writers will be present.

And how could it be otherwise? Once again, a unique Whisky Dinner will be held on the eve of the festival (Thursday evening, March 21, 2013), but now at a brand-new top location, with a new top chef and new surprises, but naturally under the direction of Martine Nouet.

And naturally, the festival will once again be packed with fine whiskies and wonderful tastings, making it a must for every whisky connoisseur, from beginner to true enthusiast, but this time there will also be extra attention for the truly discerning whisky drinker. During these new special VIP packages, it will be possible to participate in very exclusive sessions with renowned whisky men and women in the luxury of the VIP lounge in small groups (maximum 6-12 people), where special tastings will also be held. So, a real VIP treatment!

Start times
Friday, March 22, 2013: 19:00 – 23:00
Saturday, March 23, 2013: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 23, 2013: 19:00 – 23:00
Sunday, March 24, 2013: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Admission Prices (unchanged for 7 years!)
Admission per session: €25.00
Passepartout: € 75.00

More info: https://www.wfnn.nl/