Dive into the world of whisky with this full-day London workshop, ideal for enthusiasts eager to taste, learn, and create. Guided by expert tutors, you’ll sample up to 25 whiskies, explore production and maturation techniques, and try your hand at blending your own unique drams. Held in a stylish boutique hotel near Barbican, the day includes a two-course lunch, interactive tastings of world whiskies from Japan, Taiwan, India, and America, and expert guidance on flavour profiles, regions, and history. The experience finishes with a fun whisky exam, where successful participants receive a Whisky School graduation certificate, a celebratory dram, and a commemorative Glencairn glass to take home. Perfect for solo visitors or groups, this workshop is an unforgettable gift for anyone passionate about whisky.
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About the Experience
Food and Drink Experience Days: Step into the world of whisky with this immersive full-day class in London. Held in a stylish boutique hotel near Barbican, this experience combines expert tuition, hands-on blending, and generous tastings—up to 25 different whiskies from around the world. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a delicious two-course lunch, making it a true day to savour.
Your journey begins with an introduction from a whisky expert, guiding you through the spirit’s fascinating history and regional differences. As the day unfolds, you’ll learn about the intricate production and maturation processes that shape whisky’s distinctive character. You’ll then try your hand at blending, experiment with unique flavour profiles, and explore world whiskies from Japan, Taiwan, India, America, and beyond.
To round off the day, you’ll take part in a light-hearted ‘whisky exam’—earning a Whisky School graduation certificate, a commemorative Glencairn tasting glass, and a celebratory dram to toast your success.
Perfect for whisky lovers, this London whisky workshop makes a fantastic gift or day out, leaving you with new skills, a deeper appreciation, and plenty of stories to share over your next dram.
Requirements
You must be over 18 to take part in this whisky workshop.
Guest Info
This London whisky workshop takes place on selected dates throughout the year. Due to limited availability for this experience, we recommend booking in advance.
Participants: The Whisky School in London is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 11
Spectators Allowed on Site: No
This whisky workshop will take place in a group with other whisky lovers!
The maximum group size is 14.
Duration
Experience Duration: 6:00
Time Spent at Venue: 6:00
This whisky workshop lasts for around 6 hours, from 10am - 4pm. This includes a break for a light lunch, which is provided for you on the day.
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 18 years
Equipment & Clothing
All equipment needed on the day will be provided by the whisky
school.
A light two course lunch is also included during the whisky
workshop.
Weather
The workshop takes place in a stylish London Hotel, so the
experience should not be affected by the weather. However, if
adverse weather conditions cause the event to be cancelled, you
will be able rearrange for another date.
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
