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July Flight Tasting: Against The Grain

Date:Thu 24th July 2025
Time:7:30 pm
Venue:HQ @
Tickets:£17
Discount for members:Yes
Host:Elliott_Drinks_Whisky
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All corn*, no cheese (or smoke)

When I ran that tagline through at least 1 AI, it didn’t have a clue what I might be going for, even after I pointed out what I was planning to use it for. All 3 whiskies in this flight line-up are corn-heavy and don’t feature (or we aren’t expecting to find) any smoke source/component. Not all of them are 100% corn, as it’s normal for distilleries to mix their mashbill. As for the cheese? Well, that’s a promise I might not be able to keep – I don’t think anyone would say my humour has ever been particularly high-brow.

3 measures – all corn-led, introduced & compared side-by-side.

The USA has quite a large industry built around its famous corn-based spirit, which you and I know better as bourbon. And although you won’t find it in your single malt, some of the world’s most famous blended Scotch whiskies contain whisky from grain distilleries made using corn. And there are countries in the world where corn is so important that it forms even more of a backbone for the whisky produced there. Let’s see how they all compare!

Limited ticket event to ensure a flight-friendly atmosphere.

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.