About this Event
We are beyond honored and excited to welcome the man, the myth, the legend, the president of ImpEx Beverages, Keeper of the Quaich, and huge support of VTS, Mr. Sam Filmus!
Over the years we’ve enjoyed tasting various brands in the ImpEx portfolio. None of which would have been possible without the support of Sam Filmus. Besides that, we’ve consistently been blown away by any barrels that were specifically chosen by Sam.
It is our distinct honor to be able to host the debut of the ImpEx Collection Edtion #5 with Sam Filmus joining us in person!
This will be hosted at the home of Sam’s partner and VP of ImpEx, Chris Uhde.
The tasting will include a delicious catered lunch and the following expressions:
- The ImpEx Collection 2018 6 yo Spirit of Yorkshire ex-Madeira Single Cask #3152
- The ImpEx Collection 2011 14 yo Burnside Blended Malt Chateau Latour Barrique #24789
- The ImpEx Collection 2010 14 yo Teaninich Margaux Red Wine Barrique #721395
- The ImpEx Collection 2011 13 yo Blair Athol 1st Fill Hogshead #304172
- The ImpEx Collection 2011 14 yo Ardmore ex-Bourbon Barrel #802498
- The ImpEx Collection 2019 4 yo Isle of Raasay Peated Manzanilla Cask #1195
We will be some of the first people in the world to try these releases!
You are welcome to bring a bottle to share after the tasting and Sam will be signing ImpEx Collection bottles for the attendees.
As a special treat, there will be 2 ticket options available.
- Ticket #1 will include all of the festivities, the food, the tasting, and access to the bottle share after the tasting.
- Ticket #2 will include all of the above AND a signed bottle of The ImpEx Collection 2020 3 yo Pōkeno Amontillado Cask #20-26
Tickets are very limited so get yours before it’s gone!
If you are not in LA and can't make it to the in person event, reach out to us and we might be able to send you a tasting kit to join us via Zoom.
The ImpEx Collection is a labor of love derived from the heart of Sam Filmus, President and Managing Director of ImpEx Beverages.
He, along with his business partner Chris Uhde, has spent a great amount of time and passion selecting the casks that go into each bottle of The ImpEx Collection that you find on the shelf.
After over 40 years of combined industry experience, you can tell that each Cask is unique and special, offering the best that different categories have to offer.
Whether you find yourself looking for a dram of rare and unique Whisky or you feel you want a special and select rum or mezcal, you can be sure that each bottle of The ImpEx Collection will take your passion for a spirit to new heights.
The high expectations for quality and taste that Sam and Chris possess can be found in each sip of delicious juice.
While we unveil the offerings from The ImpEx Collection, we hope you will find the taste and style that suits you best.
Enjoy!
Sam Filmus
President & Managing Director, Keeper of the Quaich
Sam Filmus is the passionate and approachable president of ImpEx Beverages (an Importer of fine spirits from around the world) and JVS Imports (a California Distribution company). He has done what many of us aspire to in life, take a passion for something and turn it into a career.
While Sam does handle public relations, product selection, sales and marketing, logistics, and social media you will always find him hard at work, happy to do anything for the success of his staff, his customers, and the consumers who love his products… we have even caught him in the warehouse or behind the wheel of a forklift.
Sam received his Whisky Certification from the University of the Highlands and Islands Moray College early on in his career but to him his true education came from the real world and the things he has learned along the way. He was bestowed the honor of being inducted as a Keeper of the Quaich in 2018, a lifetime achievement well respected by many in the industry. Even with this title, you will find Sam to be both humble and willing to share his knowledge with anyone who will listen. He feels that educating people about the unique story behind each brand and the passion of the people involved in creating these wonderful spirits is more important than anything and loves to share this with those he meets whether at a tasting or just walking down the aisle of a store. He is never too busy to answer a question or strike up a conversation with those he meets.
More than two decades of honing his craft have made him a wealth of knowledge but he will tell you that the real honor is meeting so many of the people in this industry he has learned from and shared with.
Details:
- This is an in-person event! Please be responsible!
- Attire: Business Casual.
- This event is 21 and over. IDs will be checked at the door.
- No refunds. Tickets can be transferred.
- Please drink responsibly. We recommend Uber or Lyft.
- By attending this event, I acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and any other communicable or infectious disease, exists in any public place where people are present.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Private Residence in Burbank, CA, 1620 North Frederic Street, Burbank, United States
USD 81.88 to USD 135.23
