Tasting

Whiskey Tasting & Tour at Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin (Tour)

The tour at Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin’s traditional working-class district The Liberties is not your everyday whiskey experience. Just as the new-found unit, which opened its doors officially in 2017, is not your usual whiskey production site. (more…)

BorderShop Whisky Festival ’18 incl. Bruichladdich masterclass (Event)

In regard to its setting, line-up and atmosphere, the BorderShop Whisky Festival – which recently got rebranded as Whisky & Rom Festival – is unlike any other fair I ever visited. Last weekend, I went there for the third time. As always, I had an absolute blast strolling from booth to booth (more…)

“New Brew X J-Day” at UeberQuell Brewery (Event)

In Denmark, the annual J-Day (which is short for Julebryg Day) is one of the most anticipated dates of the year. Cause on the first Friday in November, the Danish brewers – big and small – traditionally tap their Christmas beers. And since Christmas ain’t just another holiday (more…)

Hennessy Cognac Tasting with Herr Lutz (Event)

A few weeks ago, my pal Jerry (whom you might know as Herr Lutz) joined Moet Hennessy as a Brand Ambassador. In this position, he not only represents the renowned single malt Scotch whisky distilleries Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, but also the prestigious cognac manufacturer (more…)

Whisky Week at Alsterhaus in Hamburg (Event)

Three’s a crowd, five’s a handful and eight’s a festival. Although the Whisky Week at Alsterhaus – one of Hamburg’s most uptown shopping malls – was not officially announced as a whisky fair, it certainly felt like one. (more…)

Bain’s & Deanston Masterclass at Hanse Malt (Event)

Trick question: What is a better evening activity than attending an awesome whisky tasting? Of course, attending two awesome whisky tastings! That is what Distell’s “double headliner tour” in Hamburg was all about. (more…)

Penderyn Whisky Tasting with Jim Murray (Event)

“Be honest, guys. How many of you would have bought a ticket for tonight’s event if you had known before that we would not actually drink any drams?” – When Whisky Bible author Jim Murray asked his guests this question at the beginning of his Penderyn tasting in Siek (more…)

The SMWS 35th Anniversary Tasting in Hamburg (Event)

When a club as illustrious and rich in tradition as The Scotch Malt Whisky Society turns 35, they don’t just bring a box of chocolate to the office and tell their colleagues “Help yourselves.” They celebrate with a whole lotta hoo-ha! (more…)

Good Spirits Craft Drink Festival in Hamburg (Event)

On several evenings per week, the Fabrik in Hamburg/Altona lends its spacious stage to renowned bands and artists like Chuck Ragan, Fish or Magnum. However, before the curtains open and the decibels rise at the end of the day, the location often hosts food events (more…)

“Day Of The 100 Open Bottles” at Pinkernells Whisky Market in Berlin (Event)

When you operate a well-sorted whisk(e)y shop, host regular tasting events and attend a lot of fairs as an exhibitor, you will naturally end up with quite a few open bottles in your assortment. To solve this luxury problem, Pinkernells Whisky Market in Berlin (more…)

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