What happens at a Whisky Tasting?

• Experience whisky at it's fullest - taking in the colours, textures, aromas and tastes that make this such an intriguing drink

• Learn about the whisky, where it comes from and how it's character is developed

• Compare whiskies side by side - a great way to explore the nuances of each - you may be surprised!

• Learn techniques in drinking whisky, what to look for and what to expect before you even open the bottle

• Single Malt, Single Grain, Bourbon, Blended  - find out what it all means

• To mix or not - 'how do you take yours?'

• What do age statements mean and is older always better?

• How important is the barrel

• What makes a whisky smokey

• Don't all whiskies taste like medicine...

Bespoke tastings

• Select your own particular theme or type of whisky

  • e.g. ​The wonders of Speyside, Scotch in all it's glory, World Whiskies, English Whiskies, Irish Pot Still, 

  • Focus on a particular distillery, e.g. Glenfarclas

  • Or style. e.g. sherry casks, light whiskies or peated whisky

​

• Decide on your own or ask us for more ideas​

General notes

• We will provide:

  • Glassware​ (Glencairn nosing glasses)

  • Whisky / Whiskey / Bourbon etc.

  • Spring water for mixing

  • Other associated items - pipets etc.

  • Alcohol licences as required

• You provide:

  • People

  • Suitable venue (can be a home, office or a rented space) - we can advise on suitable places if necessary

  • Any other food or drink required by you and your guests.