Whiskey Tasting Saturday - Whiskies of Scotland A Review

Scottish Whiskey - While the Irish can take credit for building commercial whiskey making to be bigger than just a religious experience for the Abbot... the decimation of Irish Whiskey in the early 20th century led to homogenization 2 distilleries owned by same company were sole producers with little difference in style.

The Scots' on the other hand blossomed as the Irish fell away each with a style heavily connected to the place it was made. So this is a flight tasting that has the various components that can be found in Scottish Whisky.

A fun opportunity for Whiskey Drinkers to learn a little more about Whiskey Tasting. While we mostly do taste some of what we drink there is a method to the madness when you are looking to discern differences in 40+% alcohol beverages!

Quick Review using our favorite Tasting Glass the NEAT Glass alongside the trade favorite Glencairn Glass reminding guests that we "70%" of flavor via our nose not our tongue so aromatics matter!

The history of Scottish Whisky is a series of trade reacting to government and then the onset of mass marketing. There are 120+ distilleries each vying for a space on the shelf. Come find out what you like & dislike why blends are more popular and why peat is not as awful as you may think! Lively conversation and opinions are shared over about 2 hours and we learn more every time we do it!

Family style Charcuterie snacks Crackers & Conversation $ 55+tax per guest. Tickets are available by clicking this page or by calling the shop - 817.421.1091