Bringing 5 whiskies to life through storytelling, music and tales of women’s role in alcohol history; unveiling why some of them were framed as witches!
This award-nominated, critically acclaimed whisky experience has garnered several 5-star reviews, two award-nominations, and has sold out shows across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Norway and Denmark, including Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Fèis ìle, Belfast Whiskey Week, and Tunsberg Whisky Festival.
Travel with us to a realm where we breathe life into wonderful whiskies through folklore, storytelling, outstanding tasting notes, and hauntingly beautiful music. On this journey we will venture through women’s undeniable significance in the history of brewing and distilling, and unveil how and why some of them were framed as witches.
For Fringe 2025 we are very proud to announce, that for our third Fringe we have partnered up with the world-renowned Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
Whisky & Witches is the brainchild of Danish singer, composer and OurWhisky Foundation Mentee Christine Kammerer and whisky aficionado Jane Ross, owner of bars The Mother Superior, the Powder Room, and the False Widow in Edinburgh.
REVIEWS
“The best Scotch Whisky Events are not just about the whisky in the glass. I was privileged to attend the most wonderful event involving stories, myths, humour and beautiful haunting song.
One of the best events EVER. I am still captured by the memory of the evening.” JOHN MCCHEYNE, GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR, SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY
"This has to be the best whisky tasting I have ever been at!" MARGOT MILLER (audience)
“An expert blend of whisky, storytelling and song.“ BROADWAY BABY
"If you are a woman in whisky, this will set a fire in you!" ELSIE CINNAMOND, LOCH LOMOND DISTILLERY
“Some of the best two hours of my life!
Their knowledge about whisky, music and folklore is second to none!” BROADWAY WORLD
Read more about SMWS:
www.smws.com
Listen to Christine Kammerer’s music:
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https://christinekammerer.bandcamp.com/
Also check out other Festivals in Edinburgh, Music events in Edinburgh.