World of Water with Cameron Smith

Join water sommelier Cameron Smith for a fascinating guided tasting that reveals the hidden world inside the planet’s most essential ingredient. In this one-of-a-kind experience, guests sample a curated selection of rare still and sparkling waters sourced from springs, glaciers, and aquifers around the globe, discovering how geology, age, and mineral content shape each water’s aroma, texture, and flavor. Much like a wine tasting, Cameron will guide participants through the language of fine water—exploring concepts like minerality, total dissolved solids, and mouthfeel—while sharing stories behind remarkable sources, including iceberg water formed more than 15,000 years ago. Along the way, guests learn how different waters pair with food, why some taste silky or slightly sweet while others are bracing and saline, and why the simple question of “still or sparkling?” barely scratches the surface of what water can be. By the end, you’ll never think about a glass of water the same way again.

About Cameron

Cameron Smith (affectionately known as “Cheese Whiz”) is the Inn’s Maitre du Fromage. He has become one of only a handful of Certified Cheese Professionals through the American Cheese Society and is an avid student of the history and science of cheese making. His cheesy jokes and puns have added an entertaining twist to our cheese service. Cameron is also our “Tea Master” and is certified through the International Tea Masters Association. He curates the rare and exotic teas served during our afternoon tea service and is learning the art of the ancient Japanese tea ceremonies.