Let’s face it, nowadays, many of us have more time on our hands than we ever expected. If you are looking for fact-filled, palate-pleasing ways to make the most of it, why not try your hand at a virtual spirit tasting session?

For those not familiar with what a virtual spirit tasting session is, it’s where you log-in online with experts on that particular spirit and join them in a co-ordinated tasting session.

These tasting sessions frequently teach you about the flavour, the individual nuances of the drink and its history along with a considerable amount of extra information you would never have envisaged. Sometimes, by the time the virtual spirit tasting has ended, you’re armed with enough knowledge to host your own!

Here are three forthcoming virtual spirit tastings for you to consider:

Teeling Trinity Tasting

When:

  • Thursday 23rd April – 7 pm – Hard to Find Whisky
  • Thursday 30th April – 7 pm – Master of Malt

Where: Zoom

How to join: Purchase your pack on Hard to Find Whisky here or Master of Malt here, a link to the closed Zoom group will be sent.

Cost: set = £19.95

In this virtual session, guests will experience a live Teeling Trinity masterclass with Global Brand Ambassador, Rob Caldwell, from their living rooms. The Teeling Trinity pack contains three miniatures of delicious Teeling whisky, a tasting mat and tasting notes that explore exactly how innovative this Dublin distillery is.

That Boutique-y Whisky Company – Hard to Find Whisky

When:

  • Scotch Whisky: 29th April 2020 at 7.30 pm
  • World Whisky: 6th May 2020 at 7.30 pm
  • Premium Scotch Whisky: 13th May 2020 at 7.30 pm

Where: Zoom

How to join: An exclusive link will be sent to those who have purchased the sets.

Cost: Scotch set – £27.95, World – £41.95, Premium £43.95 can be purchased Here.

Join Dave Worthington, Global Brand Ambassador for That Boutique-y Whisky Company, as he takes you through the wonderfully weird world of Boutique-y. Working your way through the dram sets, Dave will go through each and will be on hand to answer your questions live as well as discuss your tasting notes.

Drinks by the Dram – Live Tasting with Pete Holland – Master of Malt

When: Monday 27th April 7.30 pm

Where: Instagram live – @masterofmalt channel

How to join: Buy a set here and tune in live

Cost: set = £24.25

As part of the Master of Malt live series, Kristiane Sherry will be joined by rum expert Peter Holland aka The Floating Rum Shack, to take you through this delicious rum offering from Drinks by the Dram. Join in on Instagram live and ask Peter your questions as you taste!

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