Tom Vanek, Whisky / Whiskey Connoisseur

Owner, Whisky Event Designer, and Lead Whisky Tasting Presenter at Vanek Whiskey Events
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Greater Toronto Area, Canada, CA

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Borys Brodziuk

Having Vanek Whiskey Events at my best friend's Bachelor Party was the best decision I made. Tom went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant and enjoyable whiskey tasting experience. Tom was professional and led an extremely informative, educational session that left each attendee with a new found appreciation for whiskey tasting. He answered questions addressed by our guests and provided some recommendations based on their tastes and preferences. I would not hesitate to recommend Tom at Vanek Whiskey events and I will definitely be considering him for future events.

Victor Hyman

I had been struggling for ways to get my members together socially since our last meeting pre-covid. When I saw that Tom had moved his whiskey tasting experience online I shared my previous positive in-person experience with my team and decided to take the plunge, even though some were doubtful it would work. I initially thought that 10-12 people would signup for the event but the uptake was fantastic and almost 30 people ended up participating. The feedback was universally excellent, the only criticism was that we should have ordered more samples! Tom’s explanations and guidance made the experience educational and fun, and we were able to breakdown barrier and enjoy a friendly get-together online after the tasting was complete. I look forward to inviting Tom to a future in-person event with my group but until then I wouldn’t hesitate to do this online style event again.

Harriet Altman

Having Vanek Whiskey Events at my husband’s 70th birthday celebration was great experience. Tom was informative, educational, engaging with each and every guest and answered a million questions, making it an evening people talked about for weeks. Our guests would not let him go and he joined us for dinner where he answered many more questions. We just had Tom again for an American Thanksgiving event at our home and he didn’t disappoint. People have already asked if they could come again next year. Tom doesn’t have a set routine and people who attended both events did not get a repetition, if anything they felt last time formed the groundwork for this year. I would highly recommend a Vanek event!

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Owner, Whisky Event Designer, and Lead Whisky Tasting Presenter
      • Jan 2010 - Present

      I design and host experiential whiskey tasting events for corporate, fundraising, and private functions all across Canada. As an independent whiskey professional, I enjoy having the creative flexibility to search the world and assemble a whiskey selection that best compliments each event, from Scotch Whisky to American Bourbon and beyond. Leveraging a career in making presentations I thrive on sharing my passion for the world’s greatest beverage in creative and diverse ways. From entertaining and teaching in smaller more intimate gathering, under 50 people, to sharing knowledge and excitement with larger groups at galas and conventions, with attendance in the hundreds. I am also available to support restaurants and private clubs with both server training and sales development strategies for their whiskey listing. Show less

    • Canada
    • Financial Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Business Development Manager
      • Feb 2004 - Dec 2015
    • France
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • National Account Manager
      • Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
    • Lebanon
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager, National Alliance Channels / Regional Channel Manager / District Sales Manager
      • 1997 - 2002

Education

  • Distilled Spirits Epicenter
    Malt Whisky Workshop and Scotch Blending
    2016 - 2016
  • Institute of Canadian Advertising
    Certified Advertising Agency Practitioner Program
    1991 - 1993
  • York University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Political
    1986 - 1990
  • Thornlea Secondary School
    High School
    1981 - 1986

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