Whisky Tasting

Frequently asked questions

• What is a tasting?

  Quite simply a fun occasion to learn about whisky, whilst being entertained a lot! Your presenter will serve a number of whiskies (typically 5, but it could be more or less); show you how whisky can be nosed like a fine wine and take you through the finer points of the whiskies being served.

  Depending on your audience, the presentation could concentrate on whisky's history, production or taste and flavour or range broadly over the whole topic. It can be as formal or as low-key as you want. You tell us and we do it all.

• What do I need?

  Basically, an audience and a venue. We can provide everything else - presenter, whiskies, gifts for your guests, even the glasses.

  Tell us where, when and how many are coming and we'll work out a package that's right for you.

• How long does it last?

  How long have you got? A tasting can be short and sweet, or we could talk all night!

  Realistically, allow around 45 minutes to an hour from when everyone is sitting down - less if it's after dinner.

• What will it cost?

  The cost falls into three parts: the presenter's fee and expenses; the cost of the whiskies and any extras you want to add (you are normally responsible for booking and paying the venue). Typically, allow say £500 - 750 for the presenter and expenses though the more prestigious names on our list may charge more and time, travelling and audience size play a part.

  Whisky can cost anything from £10 to £5,000 or more a bottle, but most of the whiskies we will typically work with range from £25 - £50 a bottle. You'll need one bottle of every whisky being tasted for between 1 to about 40 people and upwards in multiples (2 bottles of each whisky for 40 - 80 people and so on). From £50 a bottle upwards your guests will enjoy superb, rare and wonderful whisky that everyone will remember.

  Many corporate clients like to arrange themed gifts for their guests at the tasting. We can organise whisky tasting glasses branded with your logo that make a great souvenir of the evening (see 'Other Products' for details) or many of our presenters have written books on whisky that they can sign for your guests.

  Why not complete our 'Enquiry' form and we'll draw up a proposal specifically for you?

• Can you help with gifts for my guests?

  With pleasure. From prestige whisky tasting glasses personalised with your logo to signed books. Just see 'Other Products' for details.

• Can you help with a venue?

  We're happy to help. Just tell us the general area where you want to be, date and likely numbers and we'll suggest some ideas.