At Wild About Whisky we offer tutored tastings, covering a wide variety of various whiskies, craft gins, premium brandies, sipping rums and tequilas from all over the world. Our tastings comprise 6 half tots placed on a tasting mat, with information on each respective spirit. For our full menu, please click here.
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Whisky Tastings:
- Ageless
Six Scotch single malts with no age statements. This is a growing trend, and doesn’t necessarily mean the quality is compromised, as these will show. - American Premiums
A unique selection of premium American bourbons and an American whiskey that has been finshed in a Napa valley wine barrel. - Around The World
Six whiskies from six countries of varying styles: a bourbon, an Irish blend and three classic Asian single malts. - A Tour of Glenmorangie
Six single malts from one of Scotland’s favourite distilleries, matured in a variety of cask types. - A Tour of Islay
Islay is notorious for producing big, smoky, oily malts – love them or hate them! Enjoy two unpeated and four peated malts. - A Tour of Taiwan
Established in 2005, Kavalan is Taiwan’s first whiskymaker. Kavalan takes the old name of Yilan county where the distillery is located in northeastern Taiwan. - Blackjack (Twenty Ones)
Royals and aces, these are the aristocrats of the single malt culture. Six of some of the finest twenty one year olds available today. - Butts, Barriques and Hogsheads
This is all about the maturing casks, where up to 70% of a flavour profile will originate, from the American Ozark mountains to the wooded forests of Europe. - Compass Box
Canadian master blender John Glaser’s Compass Box is renowned for producing crafted Scotch under his maverick tutelage. - Connoisseur’s Selection
While preference is subjective, certain whiskies will always impress, with these six being no exception. - Corn Dogs and Peat Bogs
Sample 2 bourbons, 1 Tennessee whiskey and 2 Scotch single malts (one lightly peated and one heavily peated), and choose your favourite. - Eighteens
Sometimes regarded as the ideal age or pinnacle of whisky maturation in a cold climate, these are some of the finest 18 year olds available. - Fifteens
Six Scotch single malts aged for no less than fifteen years in American oak ex-bourbon casks, Spanish oak ex-sherry casks, or French oak. - Goa to Glasgow
A rare chance of a head-to-head comparison of six single malts, three from Goa on the west coast of India and three classic Scotch malts. - Highland Treasures
Some of Scotland’s best malts come from the highlands, which include the islands surrounding the country. They tend to be peaty, briny, and delicious! - Ileach (“Ee-Lack”) – a Resident of Islay
Imagine a crofter’s cottage on the wind-swept, sea sprayed shore surrounded by nine whisky distilleries – this is what it means to be a resident of Islay… an Ileach. - IRA (Irish Readily Available)
Irish whiskey tends to be lighter and sweeter than the Scotches, often due to extra distilling. These 6 Irish whiskies are great examples. - Islands and Highlands
A diverse tasting of single malts across the length and breadth of Scotland. - Islay Stars
Peated or unpeated, these are some of the Islay big boys, enjoyed either neat, straight from the cask or with a splash of water. - Keep Walking
You’ve undoubtedly heard of the Johnnie Walker blends. Here’s your chance to compare 6 of them and see what all the hype is about! - Manager’s Choice
Six not-so-readily available Scotch single malts to savour in your own quiet corner. Treat them with the respect they deserve. - Master Blender’s Art
Four Scotch blends, and 2 blended malts – Shackleton and Johnnie Walker Green Label. - Orient Express
A delicious sampling of Japanese blended malts from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, legendary malts from Taiwan’s Yilan province, and India’s maritime malts. - Peaty Premiums
The West coast and islands’ aroma of peat-reek is a fundamental character that imbues many of the high-end whiskies from this region. - Six Leaf Clover
This illustrates different Irish whiskey styles: a blend, a single grain, 2 single malts and 2 single pot-still. - Speyside Specials
A Scotch blended malt and 5 Scotch single malts from the Speyside region, home to around half of Scotland’s whisky distilleries. - Staff Favourites
Six Scotch single malts of various ages, chosen by our staff as some of their favourites. - The Jameson Family
Five iconic blends and one pot still from Ireland’s largest distillery, Midleton in County Cork. Malt and grain matured in top quality casks from USA and Spain. - The Lighter Side
5 broad spectrum Scottish single malts that are lighter on the palate, and a moreish salted caramel liqueur. - The Wild Wild West
Four premium bourbons, a Tennessee sourmash whiskey (Gentleman Jack), and a liqueur. All made with corn as the main grain, and matured in virgin oak. - Three Scots and Three Saffas Walk Into a Bar…
3 international award-winning whiskies from the Cape’s James Sedgewick Distillery in Wellington, pair off against 3 old-style Scotches. - To Peat or Not to Peat
That is the question… will your palate profile enjoy the selection of three unpeated single malts or will you brave the wild smoky wonders? - Toast to the Ghosts
Spend time learning about the anecdotal and whimsical ghost stories that swirl and inhabit many of the Scottish distilleries… believe them or not. - Top Drawer
Six of our best rated, more exclusive top-shelf malts… some of these may not be around for much longer… - Top of the Irish
From Wicklow to County Cork this is some of the best whiskey the Emerald Isle has to offer. - Twelves
Six excellent examples of 12 year olds from various regions in Scotland – Lowlands, Highlands and Speyside.
Craft Gin Tastings:
- A Touch of Juniper
Many whisky distilleries produce top-quality gins, providing much needed revenue while waiting for their new make spirit to mature. - Ginsations
Gins have become extremely popular in recent years, with crafted flavours provided by various South African botanicals and the obligatory juniper berries. - Ginius
A showcase of the styles, flavours and quality that South Africa has to offer in the world of gin. - Gintastic
A spectacular array of some beautifully crafted and creative gins. From Italy, the semi-desert Karoo and the Cape. - Juniper Magic
Birmingham-based Whitley Neill is inspired by African botanicals, as are the Cape based Clemengold and the Cradle of Mankind’s Flowstone.
Sipping-Rum Tasting:
- Caribbean Cruise
From South and Central America, across the Caribbean, to the Philippines, sipping rums are deservedly trending due to their rich complex characters.
Brandy & Cognac Tastings:
- The Dark Side
From South African brandies to French Cognacs, this head-to-head tasting displays fruit-soaked flavour profiles from both these countries. - The Darker Side
Exotic, rich, dark and mysterious, these sipping masterpieces will linger on your palate and dreams!
Sipping-Tequila Tasting:
- The Agave Elites
This ancient spirit is so often misunderstood. Agave sweet, herbal, distinctly saline and spice driven, these exquisite tequilas will have you begging for more.
Mixed Spirit Tasting:
- Divining the Spirit
Use this tasting to compare 6 different trending spirits created in six different countries, comprising 2 white spirits and 4 barrel-aged spirits.