Gallery – Cambridge University Whisky Appreciation Society

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Below you can see some of our previous tastings across different academic years………

JAPANESE TASTING 2026

Not (easily) available outside Japan hence our President Nicholas & Treasurer Donald took the decision to make the arduous journey to the other side of the world 😜

Suntory Hakushu JapaneseForest TravelRetailEdition (BOTTLED 2025; Spanish OakSherry)

Mars Komagatake (1980s to 2020s blend, BOTTLED 2025) Bourbon & Sherry Cask

Shindo MIZUNARA CASK 05/2022, BOTTLED 09/2025

Wakatsuru Saburomaru (mixed Scottish peat; Distilled 2020 & 2021, BOTTLED 2025)

Nikka Yoichi Sherry Casks (BOTTLED 2025)

Gaiaflow Shizuoka (DISTILLED 04/12/2018, BOTTLED 07/04/2025) Ex-bourbon

Committee’s Choice 2026

5 members of the committee chose something they wanted to share with the chance to explain. President Nicholas opted to give up his personal choice so our members could vote on the curated shortlist which he then presented. It won the night 🥳

LionSpirit Single Malt Whisky – Cyprus (Konstantinos) Commandaria cask…………..many questions!

Sutherland 5 Year Old Blended Malt Thompson Bros – “Clynelish” (Donald)

Penderyn Icons of Wales “Bad Wolf” ex-60yr Tawny Port Cask (Sunil)

Spirit of Birmingham Inaugural “Aon” (Elliott) English oak?

MEMBER’S CHOICE Kilkerran 8

Ardbeg 10 CASK STRENGTH (Tat)

Odd Couples (PAIRED drams to highlight a particular difference) in honour of Valentine’s Day

Barrel ageing (young vs older) = Tobermory 12 vs 30

New vs old distillery = Edradour 10 vs Edradour 7

Scottish vs New Zealand peat = Bowmore 5 year vs Thompson South Island

David Taylor Independent Merchants

A guest presenter Andrew so we “got the night off” 😎 BUT almost mistaken for a blind tasting because of the box design 🙈 Quite impressed how easily Andrew was free-pouring the right amount into each glass!