{"product_id":"tim-duckett-meet-and-greet","title":"Meet Tim Duckett","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Tim Duckett\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eof\u003cbr\u003eHeartwood Malt Whisky \u0026amp; Tasmanian Independent Bottlers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a free evening of Australian whisky, conversation and discovery with Tim Duckett, founder of Heartwood Malt Whisky and Tasmanian Independent Bottlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTim is one of Australia’s best-known independent whisky bottlers. A passionate single-malt collector, he began building relationships with Tasmania’s emerging whisky industry in the 1990s, purchasing his first cask from the then Tasmania Distillery - now Sullivans Cove - in 1999. His first Heartwood bottling, \u003cem\u003eMt Wellington\u003c\/em\u003e, was released in 2012, followed by Tasmanian Independent Bottlers in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeartwood is renowned for distinctive, limited-release whiskies that showcase the character of Australian and Tasmanian spirit, often bottled at bold, high strengths. TIB was created to offer a more approachable and sessionable style while retaining the independent bottler’s focus on flavour and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tim Duckett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free meet and greet and whisky tasting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday 2 October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 5:00 pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spier \u0026amp; Wright Whisky Merchants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free entry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a relaxed opportunity to meet Tim, hear the stories behind his whiskies and explore the ideas, casks and flavours that define the Heartwood and TIB ranges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE - No Ticket Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spier \u0026 Wright Whisky Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53198734950681,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/5235\/2281\/files\/TimDuckett_SQ_4b307b6f-d833-4ec3-9636-a12604846870.png?v=1789617133","url":"https:\/\/spierwrightwhisky.com.au\/products\/tim-duckett-meet-and-greet","provider":"Spier \u0026 Wright Whisky Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}