On-Demand Webinars

This event will feature panelists from around the globe who are experts in various aspects of whisk(e)y; they will provide geological context for the regional differences in this distilled spirit. Whether you spell it with an E or without, whether you're a novice or an aficionado, whether you're a geoscientist or not, you're all sure to learn something new through this experience.

Also, we will be hosting a networking "after-party" over Zoom where you'll have a chance to continue to conversation, make new connections, or strengthen existing ones.

For this event, our panel of experts and the organizing committee have created a "shopping list" or recommended spirits for you to purchase ahead of the event.

We've selected major brands that are available at:

• Spec's,
• Total Wine,
• or your local liquor store.

Purchasing these samples is entirely voluntary -- it will add to the interactive nature of your experience but is by no means required. Also, all recommended purchases are available in small 50 ml bottles, so your total bill for all five recommendations should be $15 to $25 USD.

Again, purchase what you like, or check your existing liquor cabinet if you have one.

The recommended whiskies to purchase are...
(all of these selections should be available in 50 mL sample sized options from Total Wine and/or Spec's)

• Jameson (Ireland),
• Crown Royal (Canada),
• Maker's Mark (US),
• Speyside single-malt Scotch (e.g. Glenfiddich or Glenlivet) (Scotland Highlands), and
• North Highland single-malt Scotch (e.g. Glenmorangie or Highland Park) (Scotland Highlands).

The Glenlivet and Glenfiddich distilleries are about 15-20 miles apart in the Speyside region of Scotland's Highlands, while Glenmorangie is on the other side of the Moray Firth north of Inverness.

During the event, our panel will give a primer on the link between geology and whisk(e)y, followed by a region-by-region interactive tasting.

Finally we will close with Q&A.

Expert Panelists

	Gemma Barrie is a geologist who has lived and studied in Ireland, the UK and the USA. Origianally a geochemist, she has worked in the Oil and Gas industry for 10 years, starting her career at Chevron USA, before moving to BP America and subsequently, BP UK. Gemma has worked in reservoir quality and basin modelling her whole career, with an emphasis on diagenesis. Growing up in Ireland, Gemma has had many an opportunity to learn about, and enjoy, Whiskey. She has taken the love of this warming spirit with her on her travels, and freqently enjoys sampling Scotch and American Whiskey and Rye alternatives. Gemma has a passion for mixology, mainly enjoying a cocktail or three, and has been known to favour any whiskey based concoction.
	For over twenty years Stephen Cribb has provided a professional geological and hydrogeological service to malt whisky distilleries relating to the nature, continuity, and integrity of their water sources and has appeared in Court as an expert witness. As a speaker Stephen has been bringing a greater understanding of an appreciation of malt whisky through structured nosings and tastings. As a geologist he sees the spirit as emblematical of the range of landscape in Scotland, from the straths of the Spey to the Islands of the West, from the broad lands of the North to the hills of the Central Belt. He has provided to presentations and field trips to the British Association, groups of MPs at Westminster, the Royal Dublin Society and has appeared on UK television and spoken on national and local radio. He ran an extramural course at the University of Stirling entitled "Geology Water and What We Drink" and published a book "Whisky on the Rocks".
	Lora Luckenbach received her M.S in Geology from Texas A&M University and has over ten years of industry experience with Chevron. She has held numerous positions in development and operations for assets across the U.S. and offshore. With family hailing from Greece and the hills of West Virginia, it is no surprise that Lora turned drinking into a devoted hobby. Her explorations into the world of American Whiskey have naturally blended with her geologic expertise to form a unique perspective she loves sharing with others.
	Sandra is a geologist who has worked in the oil and gas industry for 8 years and currently works in Carbon Capture. Her passion for whisky stems from having way too many bottles of scotch and Irish whisky and liking a variety of options for whatever mood strikes.
	Born in Winnipeg and raised in Scotland, Caitlin Quinn enrolled in the brewing and distilling program at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh after realizing that the life of a chemist wasn't for her! She moved to Calgary in 2015 to be a part of the Eau Claire team and has a unique talent of bridging the art and science of distilling. In her time at Eau Claire, Caitlin has led the charge in perfecting its growing whisky program with the release of several Single Malt Whiskies, while also becoming a notable female figure in the spirits industry.

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