Dozens of distillers and professional brand ambassadors will travel to Sarasota, Florida for the Third Annual Whiskey Obsession Festival to serve over 200 whiskies from Scotland, England, Ireland, France, Japan, Canada, and the United States, including many small craft distillers.  We are pleased to host "Whiskey Obsession" - one of the largest whisk(e)y festivals in the Southeast on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27, 2015, on property at Michael's On East and Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota.  Schedule of Events: Thursday March 26, 2015   The Sensory World of Wine and Whisk(e)y 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with Kim Lahiri Aroma Nosing Academy, Inverness, Scotland Cost $15 per person The Panel of Whiskey Experts Interactive Tasting and Discussion 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Cost $45 per person Join eight master distillers and professional brand ambassadors: Jeff Arnett, Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Wes Henderson, Angel’s Envy Master Ambassador Josh Hatton, Co-Founder of the Jewish Whisky Company Gary Keimach, SVP with Gordon & MacPhail Randy Adams, Macallan Ambassador Rachel Ewing, Glenmorangie and Ardbeg Ambassador Philip Pepperdine, Bowmore Ambassador Todd Richman, Diageo Master of Whisky Friday, March 27, 2015: The Whiskey Obsession Grand Tasting 6:30 VIP Admission 7:30 General Admission 8:00 pm Masterclass Session I Class 1: Jack Daniel’s Academy with Jeff Arnett, Master Distiller, Class 2: Single Malt Scotch Whiskies with Philip Pepperdine, Bowmore Ambassador. Class 3: Double Wood Maturation with Todd Richman, Diageo Master of Whisky. 9:15 pm Masterclass Session II Class 4: Wine & Whiskey Nosing with Kim Lahiri, Aroma Academy, Scotland. Class 5: Angel’s Envy with Wes Henderson, Master Ambassador Class 6: Cigar & Whisky Pairing with Glenfiddich Ambassador Struan Grant Ralph and C&C Dram Club Cigars Founder Joe Chiusano. 10:30 pm Last Pour 10:45 pm After-Party at Made Restaurant   Three ticket levels are available, VIP at $195; General Admission at $95; and Companion at $45.   Click here for full details and tickets to this popular festival: Whiskey Obsession Festival.