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Burns Night 2026 @ The Yard – Ely

Date:Sat 24th January 2026
Time:6:30 pm
Venue:
Tickets:£36 (inc. booking fee)
Discount for members:No
Host:Elliott_Drinks_Whisky
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From Ely, a whisky wander round Scotland on Burns Night Eve

It is finally time for an all-Scotch tasting on my trips to Ely. Meeting on the night before Burns Night presents the perfect opportunity to get familiar with all the things Scotch whisky can be – well, as many of the things as I can squeeze into a 6-bottle line-up!

There’s a whisky for everyone in Scotland, let’s see if we can find yours.

Each bottle will be chosen to give us an evening full of contrasts in style, production, and presentation. But they won’t be what you are used to seeing behind a typical bar. With introductions and discussion pitched to give both those taking their first steps, and those with well-worn boots, something to think (and drink) about.

What is a guided whisky tasting?

All are welcome to attend the event, whether you consider yourself a whisky expert or haven’t explored it at all. The evening will start with an introduction to the event and the first whisky, explaining a bit about why I’ve chosen it. We’ll share some nosing and tasting notes and then I’ll let you enjoy the whisky with your friends and fellow guests. After a short while this process will repeat for each of the remaining whiskies.

I’ll be happy to try and answer any questions about the whiskies, the process of making them and the industry at any point. These events are a great opportunity to try some whisky you probably can’t try in a bar, without buying a whole bottle!

A bit about your host:

My philosophy with whisky is that there’s no wrong way to enjoy it. Neat, with water, with ice, blended, smokey, sweet, from Scotland or Japan or Mexico! Everyone should be able to enjoy tasting and smelling what they taste and smell however they choose.

I’ve been hosting whisky tastings in Cambridge for 5 years. Initially, as a part of the Cambridge University Whisky Appreciation Society where I held a 2 year presidency. Since then, I have branched out to reach a wider audience in the city and the surrounding area as an independent host. After studying in Scotland and continuing to explore the world of whisky in the years since, from Cambridge, I really enjoy sharing what I’ve learned with others and find that there’s always more whisky to try.