"This event was about truly tasting whisky, with important people from the brands, and learning more about the products we love. I walked away with an increased appreciation for the whisky I enjoy, and new knowledge about whisky to explore. If you can only make it to one whisky event a year, for real whisky aficionados, Water Of Life is the one to attend." - Billy Destro, Taste The Dram
"...No, you haven’t truly had a special night of whisky imbibing unless you’ve attended Water of Life." - Amanda Schuster, Alcohol Professor
"Phenomenal from the format to the variety. Great job all around. A must do for rookies and pros!!" - Josh Kugler
"The Water Of Life tasting was one of the best I was ever involved with. The fact that people actually sat down so that they could not only taste but learn about the different spirits was probably the main reason that many of them came to Bayway to purchase what I was pouring. They also were quick to introduce themselves as attendees of the tasting." - Patrick McCarthy, Bayway World Of Liquor
"Wonderful event and location. A great way to engage with whisky people looking to learn." - David Laird, The Balvenie Ambassador USA
“I have been to countless scotch events in and around NYC and this was far and away the best yet. Got to taste many whiskies I hadn't ever had the privilige of tasting. Such an intimate setting with delicious cigars overlooking Lady Liberty and I even learned a few things! All for a great cause! Can’t wait until next year!!” - Matthew Morrissey
"Water of Life hit the right balance with a great fundraiser event to support important research! It was wonderful to know I could have such a good time for such a good cause."- Timothy Malia
"Due to the format, I was able to engage in some in-depth conversations with the brand ambassadors. It’s nice to get some one-on-one time with professionals who are super knowledgeable about the industry...Any whisky enthusiast who is looking to learn more about the spirit should attend this event." - Kevin Chan, NY Loves Whisky
"The Water of Life could very well redefine how whisky tasting events take place. Forget the old structure of fighting your way through a crowd of elbows to get yourself that dram you've been wanting to taste. The Water of Life's "Whisky Speed Dating" format of sitting and spending some time with each drink really allows you to learn about every sampling and savor everything that the event has to offer. I can't wait for my next round of amazing 'dates' next year!" -Gary Pickard
"...the laid-back nature of this event meant that I could ask as many questions as I wanted and spend plenty of time chatting whisky. And the conversation wasn’t limited to the people pouring the drams, as I found that the other attendees were as passionate about whisky as I am." - Susannah Skiver Barton, What Tastes Good
"There were more great whiskies on offer than I can now recount...In the end, the event raised money for a good cause, but we also saw the birth of a charity whisky experience I hope to enjoy again and again for years to come." - Stephen, Malt Impostor
"... the most significant thing about the evening, for me, was that the format was conducive to close focused whisky dramming sessions with high quality experiences. The structure of sitting down in a small group of people at a table with the whisky brand ambassador and having what feels like a one on one personal dram session feels more intimate and conveys more information... simultaneously feeling more relaxed and convivial. It's more like having a drink with a friend, which is very much what this event was all about..... It's civilized and more relaxed. It fosters real conversations and more careful tasting. It actually made an unexpectedly huge difference....an absolutely premier event. I recommend it highly. Watch for it next year. It's not to be missed. Bravo." - Joshua Gershon Feldman, The Coopered Tot
"An intimate whiskey tasting, benefiting a great cause. The "Speed-Dating" Style" tastings with the Brand Ambassadors was an awesome format, which allowed for great conversations, with the representatives of the Brands, but also with the small group of people that you move from table to table with. Tasted some amazing whiskeys!!" – Brian Vincent Weber, Bartender Journey