Category: Past Events

Billy Abbott Does Scotch

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There is a fair amount of food on his Instagram, and he does have a second just for the coffee he’s drunk, but what Billy Abbott really knows about is whisky. He started blogging in 2009 and 2 years later he left his computer programming job behind to start work full-time at The Whisky Exchange where he shares his love of whisky in words and reviews and presentations. Outside of that, he’s an author, event host, awards judge, and his alcohol interests extend around the world and beyond whisky.

He’s presented tastings for us before, and he always brings a fantastic selection of whiskies rivalled only by the anecdotes and insider tales he can share. This time, he’ll be showcasing some of the latest Scotch releases from The Whisky Exchange that have caught his eye. Definitely a night not to be missed!

Venue: Seminar Room – Jack King building , Wolfson College, CB3 9BB
Date: Friday 24th February @ 8pm – 11pm

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Refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.
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Blind Tasting

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Some of you might be familiar with blind wine tastings, happening regularly in Cambridge. For the very first time, we will apply that concept to whisky. You will be served six whiskies, and for a change, we won’t give you any information about them. From the tasting notes, we will let you guess the cask, region/country, and, potentially, grain. We’ll keep the line-up relatively straightforward (which by no means implies a sacrifice in quality), so everyone can try out their nosing and tasting skills.

Venue: Seminar Room – Jack King building , Wolfson College, CB3 9BB
Date: Friday 10th February @ 8pm – 11pm

Important Information
Refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.
Buying your ticket early helps us plan for the right numbers and reduces the chance of us having to cancel.
If we have to cancel, or reduce the scale of an event, due to ticket-sale forecasting, we may have to refund some or all tickets.









 

International

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While you might know American, Japanese or Swedish whiskies, for this year’s international tasting we take you on a real world tour, covering every continent (bar Antarctica) to give you some very different interpretations of what whisky can be. Some of these whiskies will differ radically from Scotch, while others stick tightly to the rules. You will experience how locality can affect whisky making. Join us for the first tasting of Lent and experience some truly international whiskies.

Venue: Seminar Room – Jack King building , Wolfson College, CB3 9BB
Date: Friday 27th January @ 8pm – 11pm

Important Information
Refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.
Buying your ticket early helps us plan for the right numbers and reduces the chance of us having to cancel.
If we have to cancel, or reduce the scale of an event, due to ticket-sale forecasting, we may have to refund some or all tickets.


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Bridgemas

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For those who cannot wait for Christmas and winter flavours to unfold, Bridgemas is the ideal opportunity to do so roughly a month ahead. And so the term’s final tasting will consist of sweet and warming whiskies which we will serve with traditional British Christmas sweets but also non-christmassy nibbles. This is also an opportunity how whisky pairs with food and for you to find out what sweets suit your whisky tasing experience best.

Venue: Seminar Room – Jack King building , Wolfson College, CB3 9BB
Date: Friday 25/11/22 @ 8pm – 11pm

Important Information
Refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.
Buying your ticket early helps us plan for the right numbers and reduces the chance of us having to cancel.
If we have to cancel, or reduce the scale of an event, due to ticket-sale forecasting, we may have to refund some or all tickets.


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Crazy Cask

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A crucial element which gives a whisky its taste is the cask it is aging in. Whilst sherry and bourbon casks are the classics one encounters, we’ll introduce you to some more experimental cask approaches. These could be rum, port, or wine casks, only to mention a few, with new experimentations appearing every year. At this tasting you will expand your repertoire of flavours a whisky can bring to your palate, nose, and eyes.

Venue: Lee Hall, Wolfson College, CB3 9BB
Date: Friday 11/11/22 @ 8pm – 11pm

Important Information
Refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.
Buying your ticket early helps us plan for the right numbers and reduces the chance of us having to cancel.
If we have to cancel, or reduce the scale of an event, due to ticket-sale forecasting, we may have to refund some or all tickets.


Tour of Scotland Part 2

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We kick off Michaelmas as usual with our Tour of Scotland but other than previous years will we host two ToS tastings this term. This is meant to show you whisky diversity within one region. The first tasting will take you to the Highlands, Speyside and Islay, the more well-known whisky regions of Scotland. In the second tasting you’ll try whiskies from the Lowlands, Islands and Campbeltown; regions one considers to be more niche in terms of whisky. For the full Scotch experience, we recommend that you attend both events.

Venue: Jack King building, Wolfson College, CB3 9BB
Date: Friday 28/10/22 @ 8pm – 11pm

Important Information
Refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.
Buying your ticket early helps us plan for the right numbers and reduces the chance of us having to cancel.
If we have to cancel, or reduce the scale of an event, due to ticket-sale forecasting, we may have to refund some or all tickets.


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Tour of Scotland Part 1

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We kick off Michaelmas as usual with our Tour of Scotland but other than previous years will we host two ToS tastings this term. This is meant to show you whisky diversity within one region. The first tasting will take you to the Highlands, Speyside and Islay, the more well-known whisky regions of Scotland. In the second tasting you’ll try whiskies from the Lowlands, Islands and Campbeltown; regions one considers to be more niche in terms of whisky. For the full Scotch experience, we recommend that you attend both events.

Venue: Lee Hall, Wolfson College, CB3 9BB
Date: Friday 14/10/22 @ 8pm – 11pm

Important Information
Refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.
Buying your ticket early helps us plan for the right numbers and reduces the chance of us having to cancel.
If we have to cancel, or reduce the scale of an event, due to ticket-sale forecasting, we may have to refund some or all tickets.


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Bargain Whisky

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Throughout this year’s events we’ve presented a huge range of whiskies from around the world, and each has provoked a reaction from you when you’ve experienced it. That might have been delight, or indifference or a desire to stop drinking it. And then we’ve told you the price of the bottle and some of you might have gone immediately online to buy one, popped down to the Wine Merchant’s to exercise your member’s discount, or sat there in shock at how much someone expects you to pay for what you’ve just tried.

Well, with tasting we’re taking a slightly different approach to the line up. It’s not a regional theme, or a flavour theme, but a economic theme. The opposite of our Premium tasting, we’ll be enjoying some whisky bargains, with the ticket price reduction to match. 

Our aim is to prove that you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy a dram!

Venue: Lee Hall, Wolfson College, CB3 9BB
Date: Friday 17/6/22 @ 8pm – 11pm

Important Information
Everyone should still be cautious about COVID-19. Please follow any guidelines in place at the venue at the time of the event.
Refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.
Buying your ticket early helps us plan for the right numbers and reduces the chance of us having to cancel.
If we have to cancel, or reduce the scale of an event, due to ticket-sale forecasting, we may have to refund some or all tickets.


English Whisky 2022

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Event Cancelled – Tickets will be refunded

Original event postponed – Please note the new date below
Tickets purchased for the original event remain valid

There hadn’t been any whisky production in England for over a century when, in 2009, the English Whisky Co bottled their first single malt. Now, 13 years on, there are 26 distilleries at various stages of operation. Unlike Scotland, there are no specific regional variants and unlike Ireland there’s no predominant single style.  The history of English whisky is being written and reclaimed, so join us to taste the state of the nation. 

Venue: Lee Hall, Wolfson College, CB3 9BB
Date: Friday 3/6/22 @ 8pm – 11pm

Important Information
Everyone should still be cautious about COVID-19. Please follow any guidelines in place at the venue at the time of the event.
Refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.
Buying your ticket early helps us plan for the right numbers and reduces the chance of us having to cancel.
If we have to cancel, or reduce the scale of an event, due to ticket-sale forecasting, we may have to refund some or all tickets.


Irish Whiskey 2022

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It is said that the origins of the word whiskey come from the old Irish Gaelic Uisce Beatha, meaning ‘water of life.’ Once the most widely drunk spirit in the world, Irish Whiskey (spelt with an ‘e’) has a history and a cultural significance that not many beverages can boast. Expressions come in a few varieties; whether it be malt whiskey, grain, single or blended, Irish whiskey is typically light and floral, with a uniquely pleasant cereal characteristic which not only sets it apart from other regional expressions but also provides a special connection to the terroir and heritage of Ireland. We look forward to seeing you at this tasting.

Sláinte! (Cheers)

Venue: Seminar Room, Wolfson College, CB3 9BB
Date: Friday 06/05/22 @ 8pm – 11pm

Important Information
Everyone should still be cautious about COVID-19. Please follow any guidelines in place at the venue at the time of the event.
Refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.
Buying your ticket early helps us plan for the right numbers and reduces the chance of us having to cancel.
If we have to cancel, or reduce the scale of an event, due to ticket-sale forecasting, we may have to refund some or all tickets.