Meet The Master Distiller of Wayne Gretzky Estates
An Australian native, Tim Wilson has been involved in alcoholic beverage production for the better part of two decades. Having completed his BsC in winemaking at Deakin University in Australia in the mid 2000’s, Tim soon after started working in both the Australian and Canadian wine industries, before making the jump to spirits production at the newly built Wayne Gretzky Distillery in 2017.
Tim has worked in a vast array of production facilities across the world and has an intimate understanding of beverage alcohol operations in all sized facilities as well as immense sensory knowledge in the beverage alcohol industry.
Tim now oversees production in the Niagara-on-the-Lake distillery, and also takes care of blending and maturation of the Wayne Gretzky Estates spirits. Tim is currently studying to complete his MsC in Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University in Scotland.
Having the Wayne Gretzky winery, distillery & brewery under the same roof allows Tim to work closely with Senior Winemaker, Craig McDonald, to execute a unique portfolio of products. From beer brewed from the same grains as whisky, to whisky finished in Icewine and Cabernet Sauvignon barrels to Estate-exclusive artisanal craft wine spirits, Tim and Craig prove that blending the worlds of wine, whisky and beer can have some truly delicious results.
About the Event:
Date: November 28th, 2024
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Highlander Seton
Cost: $25
Meet the head distiller, try a range of products, enter a draw to win a bottle of whisky (and a bottle of creme) and more!
