Whisky 101 - Whisky Tasting

September is pretty synonymous with getting back to learning and with the noticeable return of longer, cooler nights that are perfect for whisky. Seems to suggest a whisky tasting with an educational theme would fit right in! Whether you are at the start of your whisky journey, or well on your way, this tasting should appeal: whisky basics with anything but basic whisky.

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We'll be sampling 6 whiskies in a line-up designed to present a perspective on the range of available flavours, styles, and productions. Now, it's not easy to cover everything that whisky is with just 6 bottles, but my aim is to provide a guide (or some basic pillars) for people to measure against in their future adventures. However, I won't be picking any of the standard 'whisky for beginners' you might find recommended to you out there as I want this tasting to accommodate all levels of familiarity with the spirit - new whisky following a familiar pattern.

• Solo and duo tickets are available and with early bird prices until 14th September.
• And, if there's someone you want to spend the evening with who doesn't enjoy whisky, you can now include a guest pass with your ticket; the NCI Centre has a well-stocked bar they can buy their drinks from 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.

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