Whiskey Tasting

Whiskey Tasting with friends or coworkers is fun and exciting. Host your tasting at a location of your choosing. Not sure where to host it we’ll help you out.

A whiskey tasting is a great way to spend time bonding with your team or your friends and family.

Types of Whiskey Tastings:

Tour of Scotland (Scotch Tasting)

Taste a dram from the five (5) regions of Scotland in this tasting event.  The Highlands, Lowlands, Campbelton, Islay, and Speyside. Plus a couple of other appropriate Scotches. Get a feel for the signature style of each region.

Whiskey Tasting Tour of Scotland

World of Whisky Tour

Learn the differences by country and find the style and flavour you like the best. Sample the best of Canada, Bourbon from the USA, Irish Whiskey, Scotch from Scotland, Japanese Whiskey, and a bonus or two (Indian, Korean) 

Discover why whiskey from around the world is so different.

Custom Whiskey Tasting

Work with Gary to tailor the whiskey tasting for your group. It could be a selection of whiskeys from a particular distillery for example or it may include food pairings.
Laphroaigh Whiskey Tasting

How does a whiskey tasting work? Gary, your whisk(e)y sommelier, will guide the tasting and nosing while providing entertaining stories and knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hosting a Whiskey Tasting

$250 for my time. Typically 2 hour presentation. The price includes prep and cleanup.

You can purchase it directly. I can give you recommendations on bottles. Or, I can supply it for an additional cost.

Typically two hours to two and half hours. This would be five to six tastings.

I accept all forms of payment. Cash, e-transfer are the two most common.

I have hosted small groups of four or five up to forty to fifty people. Large groups often have specific location requirements in terms of sound and screen. Glassware needs to be considered for larger groups.

Typically a chance to try something out of their price range, for example Johnny Walker Blue. "Expensive bottle is it worth it?", is in the mind of many a Scotch drinker. There are many creative ways to attract someone to your event this is not the only one, I'm happy to share them with you.

Typically I'm fairly open. I do travel from time to time, but as long as we are booking in the future I'm sure we'll be able to find a date that works.

Whiskey Tasting Tour of Scotland
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Whiskey Club
Whiskey Club Tasting Night

Book your Whiskey Tasting  

Call or text Gary at 647-401-1532 and tell him when, where, and for how many people you would like your whiskey event. He will work the rest of the details out with you.

Gary's a Whisk(e)y Sommelier Level 3 & Whisky Ambassador

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