Scotch Whisky Primer - Guided Tasting

A study of the rules might not sound like a fun Friday night to some, but on the eve of St Andrew's Day, an in-depth exploration of Scotch whisky sounds great to me!
We'll have 6 samples that demonstrate what it takes for a distillery or bottler to be able to advertise their products as Scotch whisky. There are many things that the Scotch Whisky Association require from those who wish to promote their wares using this protected definition. However, they don't enforce it being pretentious, gate-kept or inaccessible outside Scotland, so everyone is welcome to join me for an enjoyable evening of following the rules.

• Early bird prices until evening 15th November
• Group discounts are available
• And, if you want to spend the evening with someone who doesn't enjoy whisky, you can include a guest pass with your ticket; the NCI Centre has a well-stocked bar to buy drinks from for them to enjoy alongside you enjoying your whisky.

All are welcome to attend the event, whether you consider yourself a whisky expert or haven't explored it at all. The evening will start with an introduction to the event and the first whisky, explaining a bit about why I've chosen it. We'll share some nosing and tasting notes and then I'll let you enjoy the whisky with your friends and fellow guests. After a short while this process will repeat for each of the remaining whiskies. I'll be happy to try and answer any questions about the whiskies, the process of making them and the industry at any point. These events are a great opportunity to try some whisky you probably can't try in a bar, without buying a whole bottle!

My philosophy with whisky is that there's no wrong way to enjoy it. Neat, with water, with ice, blended, smokey, sweet, from Scotland or Japan or Mexico! Everyone should be able to enjoy tasting and smelling what they taste and smell however they choose.

I've been hosting whisky tastings in Cambridge for nearly 5 years. Mostly this has been as a part of the Cambridge University Whisky Appreciation Society but, since last year, I have branched out to reach a wider audience to share this wonderful spirit with. After studying in Scotland and continuing to explore the world of whisky in the years since, from Cambridge, I really enjoy sharing what I've learned with others and find that there's always more whisky to try.

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• Strictly 18 or over.
• Event organiser assumes no responsibility for availability or quality of drinks, snacks, or bar service for guest-pass holders.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

NCI Centre, 1 Holland Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom