Wynn Resort ~ April 15-19, 2024
One of the perks of living in or visiting Las Vegas is the abundance of world-class events. The 21st century has led to a resurgence of popularity of whiskey, and if it is your spirit of choice you will want to take note of the 13th annual Nth 2024 Experience being hosted at the Wynn resort on April 15-19. What whiskey connoisseur would not be interested in tasting more than 200 premium whiskies under one roof, presented by 80+ exhibitors, with unparalleled Super Pours (so named for their rarity and extreme high value), master classes hosted by the world’s most celebrated experts, and the chance to mingle with legendary master distillers, blenders and mixologists?
Origins of the Event and Its Founder
For these reasons, unlike the more pedestrian whisky festivals that are becoming more and more prolific, this event is not billed as a tasting, but rather an experience. It was founded by Mahesh Patel in 2011, one of the world’s preeminent whisky collectors whose personal vault holds upwards of 5,000 bottles with a combined monetary value of over $10 million. His idea from the beginning was to offer a luxury experience with face-to-face access to the whiskymakers.
The Nth Experience is a one-of-a-kind whisky and spirits tasting event and is only getting bigger and better each year with distillers from all around the world joining us. It’s an event with diversity of brands with limited attendance and super high-quality liquid. We have something new every year.
This ultimate of spirits events has proven itself to be one of the premiere premium tasting events on the planet and arguably the best in the US. It’s especially impressive as it is renowned for offering sampling of the most rare, unique and expensive whiskies and spirits from all the major houses worldwide, several of which are only available in limited release. Regarding this year’s rendition Mahesh Patel says, “The Nth Experience is a one-of-a-kind whisky and spirits tasting event and is only getting bigger and better each year with distillers from all around the world joining us. It’s an event with diversity of brands with limited attendance and super high-quality liquid. We have something new every year.”
Ticket Options
Four Ticket Packages To Suite Your Taste
The Connoisseur Experience, priced at $595, includes admission to the Nth 2024 Main Tasting Event on April 19 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. held in the Wynn’s Margaux Ballroom, a Glencairn Cut crystal commemorative glass and gourmet hors d’oeuvres from the Wynn catering team.
The High Roller Experience, priced at $2,995, offers two days of immersive tasting and education. The first day, April 18, includes exclusive master tastings/classes with whisky ambassadors, private access to the High Roller Lounge where there will be more than 60 Super Pour whiskies (valued at more than $5,000 per bottle/$500 per dram), networking with other discerning whisky aficionados and industry legends, a gourmet dinner and a special gift bag. The second day has more master tastings/classes and admission to the Nth 2024 Main Tasting Event.
The Legends Experience, priced at $4,495, offers the same immersive experience as the High Roller Experience along with The Legends Supper on April 17 hosted at Wynn’s Jardins restaurant’s patio overlooking the Wynn’s pools and gardens, during which guests will have the chance to sample an impressive selection of whiskies and spirits from around the world introduced by revered icons in the whisky world.
The Nth Ultimate Experience, priced at $12,000, includes all of the above experiences plus two extra days, with The Ultimate LOUIS XIII (TREIZE) Private Tasting and Dinner Experience on April 15 hosted at Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award-winning SW Steakhouse Restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas—a cognac-paired dining experience specifically curated to match the world-renowned Louis XIII ‘Eau-de-vie with each course; and on April 16 a whisky-paired dinner hosted at the Forbes Travel Guide award-winning restaurant Lakeside at Wynn Las Vegas (well known for its stunning views of the Lake of Dreams) with the finale being a private tasting of the launch of one of Scotland’s oldest whiskies, The Benromach 50YO.
For more info, list of brands being poured, descriptions of the Master Tastings/Classes, the complete Super Pour list and to purchase tickets, visit universalwhiskyexperience.com.
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Bob Barnes began his food and beverage writing career in 1998 as Regional Correspondent for Celebrator Beer News and wrote the Nevada Beer Nuggets column from 1998-2019. He was Editorial Director of The Las Vegas Food & Beverage Professional from 2012-2021 and has covered Las Vegas for Gayot since 2010. He continues to contribute to Gayot, writing the Gayot Las Vegas Restaurant News, features on new restaurants, and beer and spirit reviews. He also writes regularly for Off The Strip, The Vegas Voice, Neon Feast, and Las Vegas Magazine.
