Whisky Tasting Experiences
Looking for a unique gift for your favourite whisky enthusiast? You’re in the right place. Our range of whisky tasting experiences promise a truly unique gift, complete with memories that they’ll cherish long after the day’s over. From Japanese tasting sessions, through to the finest Scottish single malt, we’ve got tasting sessions to satisfy the most discerning of palates. Most of these experiences are for two, meaning you can join them in a bit of spirited discovery along the way.
Brewhouse & Kitchen Whisky and Beer Masterclass with Meal for Two
20 locations(81)- Learn all there is to know about whisky and beer from a Brewhouse & Kitchen expert
- Sample five unique whiskies each, five different beers each and a meal of your choice from the extensive menu
- Available twice a week throughout the year
£82.50Whisky Tasting at Grain & Glass and Comedy Night for Two
2 locations(4)- Enjoy a tutored tasting together with Grain & Glass’s whisky specialists
- Take your seats for an evening with some of the UK’s top stand-up comedians
- Available selected days throughout the year
£87Explore the World of Whisky with Tastings and Cocktails for Two at TT Liquor
London - Shoreditch(8)- Take a tasting tour through whisky across the globe
- Choose your favourite to create a classic cocktail
- Available Saturdays
£133Whisky Tasting with Sharing Dishes for Two at the 5* Rubens at the Palace Hotel, London
London - Central London(5)- Enjoy a tutored whisky tasting in elegant and historic surroundings
- Pair your samples with a delicious sharing platter
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
£225Whisky School and Lunch with The Whisky Lounge
London - Camden(34)- Learn the ins and outs of the world’s most complex spirit
- Sample between 20 and 25 high-quality whiskies as well as a light lunch
- Take away a tasting glass and souvenir certificate to remember your special day
£153.50A World of Whisky Tasting For Two at Grain & Glass
West Midlands - Birmingham(12)- Enjoy a tutored tasting together with Grain & Glass’s whisky specialists
- Sample six measures of whisky each alongside tasting notes
- Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year
£61MAP Maison Japanese Whisky Tasting Masterclass for Two
London - Haggerston(30)- Enjoy a drinks reception of bubbles and light nibbles at one of London’s largest Japanese whisky collections
- Learn all about the history of Japanese whisky and taste three premium samples
- Available Tuesday to Sunday
£122Barbican Botanics Gin Room Whisky Flight
Devon - Plymouth(1)- Visit the South West’s largest combined rum, gin and whisky shop
- Choose four craft whiskies to sample from over 30 artisan whiskies
- Available Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year
£27Blend Your Own Whisky Box for Two
- Blend your own Whisky at Home for Two
- 80-minute virtual Whisky making session with an expert host
- Whisky samples included in the box sent directly to your home
£76Edinburgh History of Whisky Tour including Tasting for Two
Scotland - Edinburgh(24)- Discover another side of historic Edinburgh with a walking tour of the Old Town
- Stop into the atmospheric Megget’s Cellar for a whisky tasting session
- Available on selected Saturdays
£71The Prince Akatoki Tokii Omakase 11 Course Tasting Menu with Whisky Highball for Two
London - Marble Arch- 11-course tasting menu, expertly prepared by a sushi Chef
- Whisky highball each
- Available Tuesdays to Thursdays
£230Underground Whisky Connoisseur Tasting Experience for Two in Edinburgh Old Town
City of Edinburgh - EDINBURGH(2)- Delve deeper into the world of whisky with this tasting at The Lost Close
- Sample four drams of rarer, older and more unusual whiskies
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
£100Loch Lomond and Whisky Distillery Day Tour from Glasgow for Two
City of Glasgow - GLASGOW- Visit Glengoyne and Clydeside distillery
- Sample the light and delicate Lowland-style Single Malt Whisky
- Available Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday throughout the year
£147La Bibliotheque Whisky Tasting with Meal for Two
Greater London - LONDON- Taste two Japanese whiskies from Japan’s oldest and most influential distilleries
- Enjoy a welcome cocktail and a main dish each following the tasting
- Available Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the year
£90The Story of Japan Whisky Tasting for Two with Grain & Glass
West Midlands - Birmingham- Explore the culture of whisky and Japan with Grain & Glass
- Taste six measures of whisky, accompanied by a whisky specialist
- Available Fridays once a month, Saturdays twice a month
£82Underground High End Whisky Tasting Experience for Two in Edinburgh Old Town
City of Edinburgh - EDINBURGH(3)- Delve into the world of whisky at The Lost Close
- Sample five whiskies from five different distilleries, showcasing Scotland’s whisky producing regions
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
£161.50Annandale Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting for Two
Scotland - Dumfries and Galloway- Access all production and maturation areas with an expert guide
- Enjoy five drams, including an award-winning 2015 Vintage Man O’Sword
- Available seven days a week
£26- EXCLUSIVE
Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery Admission and Tour for Two
Northumberland - WOOLER- Gain an insight into the Golden Age of the Kingdom of Northumbria
- Enjoy a tasting of unique spirits crafted at the Ad Gefrin distillery
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
£50 Copper Rivet Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting for Two
Kent - CHATHAM- Guided tour around Copper Rivet for two people
- Taste two clear spirits, three whiskies, a spirit or whisky and mixer of your choice each
- Available Friday and Saturday throughout the year, excluding Easter and Christmas
£50Whisky and Cheese Pairing for Two with Grain & Glass
West Midlands - Birmingham- Embark on a spirit-infused 60 minute whisky tasting adventure
- Enjoy three measures of whisky, paired with three portions of cheese each
- Available the first Thursday of each month
£50MAP Maison Japanese Whisky Tasting with Cocktails and Tapas for Two
London - Haggerston- Enjoy a Japanese whisky tasting session
- Select another two cocktails each and two tapas plates
- Available Sunday to Friday throughout the year
£92A Tour of Scotland Whisky Tasting for Two at Grain & Glass
West Midlands - Birmingham(5)- Enjoy a tutored tasting together with Grain & Glass’s whisky specialists
- Sample six measures of whisky per person, one from each producing area of Scotland
- Available Saturdays throughout the year
£82Macallan Harmony Series Whisky Flight, Cheese Pairing and Small Plates for Two
London - Haggerston- Treat your taste buds to a Macallan Harmony Series whisky flight and cocktail
- Pair your whisky with a cheeseboard and small plate of your choice
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
£190Discover Malt Whisky Day Tasting Tour from Edinburgh for Two
City of Edinburgh - EDINBURGH- Delve into the world of the drink ingrained within Scottish culture, whisky
- Tour Glengoyne distillery and sample a range of whiskies, then visit a second distillery
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
£163Macallan Whisky Flight with Cheese Pairing, Cocktails and Tapas for Two
London - Haggerston(4)- Get a taste of renowned House of Macallan whiskies with paired cheeses
- Enjoy Macallan cocktails and two tapas plates
- Available Wednesday to Sunday throughout the year
£148.50The Belfast Whiskey Tasting Walking Tour for Two
County Down - BELFAST- Delve into the captivating story of Irish whiskey with this 3 hour walking tour
- Enjoy a range of unique whisky tasters, including from the world’s oldest licensed distillery
- Available Thursday evenings, January to November
£130Premium Fine & Aged Whisky Tasting for Two at Grain & Glass
West Midlands - Birmingham(1)- Enjoy a tutored tasting together with Grain & Glass’s whisky specialists
- Sample six measures of higher age, AVB or limited edition whisky each
- Available selected Saturdays throughout the year
£143.50Scotch Whisky Tasting Masterclass for Two at The Liquor Studio
West Yorkshire - Leeds(2)- Take a spirit-infused journey to the Highlands together with this scotch tasting masterclass
- Sample five different scotches each from a variety of regions
- Available selected Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the year
£102- EXCLUSIVE
Whisky Tasting Evening for Two with Liquid Gold Whisky Co.
Surrey - Ashtead- Sample five unique whiskies from the largest single malt collection in Surrey
- Learn the secrets and history of each whisky with Liquid Gold Whisky Co.’s resident expert
- Available on selected dates throughout the year
£92 Irish Whiskey Tasting with The Umbrella Workshop
Greater London - LONDON- Enjoy a two-hour whiskey tasting session at The Umbrella Workshop for one
- Learn about the traditions of Irish distilling and taste some of the very best
- Available on Saturdays throughout the year
£76Summerhall Distillery Whisky Tasting and Storytelling for Two
Scotland - Edinburgh- Fantastic Scottish whisky tasting in Summerhall Distillery’s tavern tasting room
- Enjoy two drams of unique whisky and a whisky cocktail each
- Available Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year
£65Underground Introduction to Whisky Tasting Experience for Two in Edinburgh Old Town
City of Edinburgh - EDINBURGH- Discover the world of whisky with this introductory session at The Lost Close
- Sample four whiskies from four different distilleries
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
£71Virtual Whisky Tasting with Great Drams for Two
- Enjoy a Virtual Whisky Tasting for Two from home with award-winning independent bottlers GreatDrams
- Guidance from whisky expert whilst sampling single cask, single malt, limited edition whisky
- Pack delivery straight to doorstep and access to pre-recorded videos
£54- EXCLUSIVE
Scotch Whisky Tasting Masterclass at The Liquor Studio
West Yorkshire - Leeds(2)- Take a spirit-infused journey to the Highlands with this scotch tasting masterclass
- Sample five different scotches from a variety of regions
- Available selected Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the year
£51 - EXCLUSIVE
McConnell's Distillery Belfast Signature Tour and Tasting for Two
County Antrim - Belfast- Discover the story of McConnell’s Irish Whisky, Belfast’s distilling past and process
- Enjoy a welcome drink each followed by a tutored tasting of McConnell’s whiskies
- Available Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year
£50 Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery Tour with Cask Whisky Tasting for Two
Scotland - Aberfeldy(1)- Discover the world of whisky with this award-winning guided tour
- Exclusive single cask whisky tasting, a second tasting in the bar and engraved souvenir glass to take home
- Available most days throughout the year
£36Virtual Whisky Tasting with Great Drams
- Enjoy a Virtual Whisky Tasting from home with award-winning independent bottlers GreatDrams
- Guidance from whisky expert whilst sampling single cask, single malt, limited edition whisky
- Pack delivery straight to doorstep and access to pre-recorded videos
£27Copper Rivet Distillery Whisky Tour and Tasting
Kent - CHATHAM- Guided tour around Copper Rivet for one person
- Taste two clear spirits, three whiskies, a spirit or whisky and mixer of your choice
- Available Friday and Saturday throughout the year, excluding Easter and Christmas
£25- EXCLUSIVE
Tour of Crumlin Road Gaol with McConnell's Distillery Signature Tour and Tasting for Two
2 locations- Self-guided Tour of Crumlin Road Gaol, incorporating video, audio and holograms
- Enjoy a tour and tutored tasting at McConnell’s Distillery
- Available Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year
£79 Whisky and Cheese Pairing with Grain & Glass
West Midlands - Birmingham- Embark on a spirit-infused 60 minute whisky tasting adventure
- Enjoy three measures of whisky, paired with three portions of cheese
- Available the first Thursday of each month
£25
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s involved in a whisky tasting?
A whisky tasting experience is an opportunity to sample different types of whisky. Typically, you'll also learn about the distillation process, the history of whisky, and how to appreciate different flavours and aromas.
What should I wear to a whisky tasting?
There is no set dress code for a whisky tasting experience, but it's recommended to dress smart-casual and avoid wearing strong perfumes or colognes, as they can interfere with your ability to taste the whisky.
Do I need to be a whisky expert to attend a tasting?
No, you do not need to be a whisky expert to attend a tasting. Most of our whisky tasting experiences will cater to people of all levels of knowledge and experience, from beginners to experts.
What food is typically served at a whisky tasting experience?
Depending on the experience day selected, food may or may not be served. When food is served, it is usually in the form of small bites or canapes, specifically designed to complement the flavours of the whiskies being tasted.
Can I buy the whiskies I tasted at the event?
Sometimes, yes. Depending on the venue, it may be possible to purchase the whiskies you tasted, either at the event or later online.