Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced the lineup for its Meet the Winemaker series, and one of the events is a unique experience with Emma Walker, Johnnie Walker’s master blender.
A statement from the cruise line notes that this series provides enthusiasts and foodies of all skill levels with an exclusive opportunity to engage with winemakers and other connoisseurs through various enriching seminars and activities.
The immersive programming offers guests intimate tastings, dinners, culinary demonstrations and meet-and-greets on board the ship.
“Our Meet the Winemaker series is back and better than ever,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Every year we aim to elevate this exclusive experience and I believe we’ve done just that as we enter the program’s seventh year with an impressive guest lineup. These unique sailings offer a rare opportunity to get one-on-one exposure to esteemed winemakers and their collection of wines, all while visiting multiple destinations and enjoying an unforgettable vacation aboard our innovative fleet.”
The new addition to this year’s series includes the experience with Walker, the master blender at Johnnie Walker. In this, the highest rank in whisky craftsmanship, she’s spent more than a decade perfecting whisky production, maturation, and blending processes.
She leads the Johnnie Walker Whisky specialist team based in Menstrie, Scotland, where she has access to more than 10 million casks of maturing Scotch whisky.
Walker will join the Sept. 17, 2023, sailing on their newest ship, the Norwegian Prima, in Northern Europe for the cruise line’s first-ever Johnnie Walker cruise. Guests will be able to learn the history of the brand and savor the wide range of aged whiskeys.
The complete 2023 Meet the Winemaker series lineup includes:
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- April 2 – Award-winning celebrity chef and TV personality Aaron Sanchez.
- April 9 – Fourth-generation winemaker Miguel Torres.
- April 22 – World-class winemaker Salvatore Ferragamo of The Il Borro estate in Tuscany, Italy, producing world-class wines.
- June 10 – Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite Wine Dinner Hosted by special guest Diane Flamand.
- July 9 – Antonio Hidalgo of the globally recognized family-owned Spanish Sherry house, Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana, and Certified Angus Beef Executive Chef Ashley Breneman.
- Sept. 17 – Emma Walker of Johnnie Walker.
- Oct. 22 – Michael Mondavi of the Michael Mondavi Family Estate.
- Oct. 28 – Gérard Bertrand, “The Drinks Business” Master Winemaker of the Year 2023 recipient.
- Oct. 29 – Randy Ullom from the Kendall-Jackson family.
For more information on Meet the Winemakers, or to book a cruise, check out www.ncl.com.
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