whisky tastings
Tastings are fun and informal and in addition to being able to select one of our standard tastings, mentioned below, each Whisky Tasting can also be tailored to your specific requirements, whether you're a whisky novice or a seasoned whisky drinker. There is never any requirement or assumption of whisky knowledge and all you need bring is an open mind and a desire to learn and have a good time.
Tastings are roughly 90 minutes in length. They begin with a short history of whisky, based on the chosen tasting, and include everything you will need from informative place mats, nosing glasses, palate cleansers and of course, whisky (generally 5 different whiskies per tasting) . We can conduct tastings at a location of your choice, whether it be your home, your office or a venue and we do all cleaning up afterwards so you can sit back and relax.
We conduct tastings for:
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Birthday Parties - Whether you're a novice or enthusiast, a whisky tasting is the perfect start to any adult birthday party
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Stag/Hen Parties - Start your night off on the right foot with fantastic pre-party entertainment
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Christmas Parties - Show your staff how much you appreciate them and give them an unforgettable start to the holiday season
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Corporate Events - Impress your clients with an informative and classy whisky tasting
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Team Building - The fun and interactive nature of tastings are perfect for building team spirit and good fellowship
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Private Events - Enjoy a private tasting in the comfort of your own home or venue. They're a great way to start your weekend, holiday or event.
Whether there are five or fifty people in attendance, we aim to provide a relaxed, informative and eye-opening experience into the world of whisky. Prices vary depending on the chosen tasting, number of attendees and any other specific requirements you may have. Please contact us for a quote.
The whiskies offered during the tastings will differ from time to time as there are always new releases coming out and sometimes we get our hands on some older bottlings. Let us know if you require a more specific/tailored tasting but we offer the following as standard:
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WHISKY 101
Discover the magic of whisky from grain to glass.
This tasting covers the basics of whisky, the production process and how to taste whisky. You will sample 5 different styles of whisky from Blended and Blended Malt to Single Grain, Single Malt and Single Pot Still.
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regions of scotland
Discover the nuances of Scotland's whisky producing regions
This tasting covers the differences in style between Scotland's five main whisky producing regions. You will sample five Single Malt whiskies, one from each region.
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flavours of whisky
Discover the various flavours of whisky and how they're achieved
This tasting covers the different flavour camps of whisky from light and fruity to smoky and peaty and everything in between. You will sample five Single Malt whiskies, each with a very different flavour profile.
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cask wood finishes
Discover the influence of different casks on whisky
This tasting covers the impact of different cask finishings on whisky, from Bourbon and Sherry Casks to more exotic ones like Rum, Port ad Wine. You will sample five Single Malt whiskies, each with a different cask maturation/finishing.
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international whisky
Discover the rise of whisky from outside of Scotland
This tasting covers whiskies produced throughout Europe, North America, the Far East, South Africa and the United Kingdom (Excluding Scotland). You will sample five whiskies from within these regions.
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peat, glorious peat
Discover the whisky flavour people love and hate
This tasting covers the use of peat in whisky and will showcase the different styles and flavours of peated whisky from Scotland and the World. You will sample five Single Malts with different peat levels and flavours.
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BLIND TASTING
Discover the type of whisky you truly enjoy with no preconceived ideas
This tasting covers the idea that people often have preconceived notions of how a particular whisky should taste. Strip away the name and discover the type of whisky you enjoy most, without any prejudice or sense of what you think you like