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# Cambridge Whisky Club

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- [Father's Day Weekend Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/fathers-day-weekend-tasting-review/) - No theme this time, just tasty whisky with the stories and background that come with it When: 19th June 2026 Where: The Yard - Ely Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky My theory was that Father's Day weekend is enough of a whisky tasting lure, and that our reputation hosting at The Yard was getting solid enough,
- [Blind Indie Whisky Flight Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/blind-indie-whisky-flight-review/) - A blind tasting with hints, some helpful, some unhelpful, some downright misleading When: 9th June 2026 Where: Thirsty Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky We opened this flight up to a few more tickets than usual as the interest in them has been increasing, which is great. It was another blind event, which really does provide a
- [Father's Day Weekend Whisky Tasting @ The Yard - Ely](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/fathers-day-weekend-whisky-tasting-the-yard-ely/) - Buy tickets from The Yard For the Dad that has everything... A return to Ely and our friends at The Yard for a second Father's Day celebration with them. No particular theme this time, but I'll still be presenting delicious whiskies with a story or spin to them to help us explore the normal, the
- [An Introduction to Agave Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/an-introduction-to-agave-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty There will be no whisky, but you will find just as much, if not more, depth here Our host for the evening will be The Whisky Exchange's own ambassador, veritable drinks polyglot and all-round lovely person, Billy Abbott. He knows both whisky and agave very well, so he is very well
- [Blind Indie Whisky Flight](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/blind-indie-whisky-flight/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty A selection of 3 whiskies served blind to free your senses The flight format returns, and this time I'll know what they are! There will be 3 full measures of whisky served in front of you at the start of the night, and you won't find out what they all are
- [Springbank Distillery Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/springbank-distillery-tasting-review/) - A very special chance indeed to hear from one of the quietest & buzziest distilleries around When: 7th May 2026 Where: Thirsty Host: Andrew Wallace of J&A Mitchell Co. Springbank Distillery is a pretty big deal. One of only 3 active distilleries in Campbeltown, one of the 5 official Scottish whisky regions, they were instrumental
- [East London Liquor Co. Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/east-london-liquor-co-tasting-review/) - With whiskies from their past and present, we learnt what makes ELLC tick When: 15th April 2026 Where: Thirsty Host: Sam Garbutt of East London Liquor Co. I first encountered East London Liquor Co. at Croydon Whisky Festival in the Spring of 2023 where I tried a few of the whiskies they were presenting. Later
- [Springbank Distillery Whisky Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/springbank-distillery-whisky-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty This is not a drill! As the artwork says, for many of you, this tasting won't need an introduction. I expect it'll be one of our fastest sellers. Andrew is going to be presenting 7 bottles across their Hazelburn (unpeated), Springbank (lightly peated) and Longrow (heavily peated) ranges, including some special
- [East London Liquor Co. Whisky Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/east-london-liquor-co-whisky-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty Fun, delicious & experimental I've had the good fortune to run into ELLC a few times at festivals now. I still remember, early on in my whisky journey, the first time I tried their rye and was blown away by how different it was compared to my preconceptions of what I
- [St Patrick's Day Whisky Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/st-patricks-day-whisky-tasting-review/) - A dive into Irish whiskey, on the most appropriate day for it When: 17th March 2026 Where: The Yard - Ely Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky I am writing this review somewhat later after the event itself than usual, mostly due to a holiday to Türkiye, so my memories of the night aren't as vivid. But,
- [St Patrick's Day 2026 @ The Yard - Ely](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/st-patricks-day-2026-the-yard-ely/) - Buy tickets from The Yard Celebrate St Patrick's Day in the best way This is my first all-Irish whisky tasting, but I know my way around the newcomers and the stalwarts enough to pick a line-up to justify coming out on a Tuesday night! Irish whisky has been undergoing a bit of a boom, with
- [Women-founded Whisky Brands Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/women-founded-whisky-brands-tasting-review/) - From one whisky brand founder, we heard about many more When: 12th March 2026 Where: Thirsty Host: Georgie Bell of The Heart Cut The Heart Cut was founded by Georgie and her husband in 2023, in the same week as their twins were born; it was her recommendation to have twins and set up a
- [Women-Founded Whisky Brands Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/women-founded-whisky-brands-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty A chance to hear a different perspective To coincide with Women's History Month and to celebrate International Women's Day, our March event is a guided tasting focused on whisky brands founded by women. We're also delighted to have Georgie Bell hosting and curating the lineup. Having spent the last 15 years
- [Double-blind Smokey Flight Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/double-blind-smokey-flight-review/) - Communicating with smoke signals When: 19th February 2026 Where: Thirsty Host: Elliott_Drinks_Whisky with the reveal by Thom from Thirsty The blind format seems to work very well for flight night. It is definitely more fun for me when I'm going in blind as well, but I imagine in future there'll be a mix of single
- [Double Blind Smokey Whisky Flight Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/double-blind-smokey-whisky-flight-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty Can we glimpse the whiskies through the smoke? Pretty easy to introduce this one: just before Christmas, we did a double blind flight tasting with full measures of 3 non-smokey whiskies side by side, and it was a hit - this time it's the same again but with smokey whiskies. I'll
- [Burns Night '26 Review @ The Yard - Ely](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/burns-night-26-review-the-yard-ely/) - An exploration of our favourite spirit from Scotland When: 24th January 2026 Where: The Yard - Ely Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky I always enjoy having two tastings close enough together around the same theme. While I do try to keep some similarities between the line-ups, I do ensure that all of the bottles are different.
- [Burns Night  Whisky Tasting '26 Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/burns-night-whisky-tasting-26/) - An exploration of our favourite spirit from Scotland When: 22nd January 2026 Where: Thirsty Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky Burns Night is the big one on the whisky calendar - a Scottish event more widely recognised than St Andrew's Day. Ostensibly a celebration of Robert Burns' life, in partaking, many immerse themselves more broadly into Scottish
- [Christmas Wishlist Whisky Flight Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/christmas-wishlist-whisky-flight-review/) - Some wonderful surprise whiskies unwrapped When: 3rd December 2025 Where: Thirsty Host: Elliott_Drinks_Whisky with the reveal by Thom from Thirsty This was so much fun! That makes it sound like I don't find all my events fun, which certainly isn't true, but this one was definitely different: a blind flight tasting, not just for my
- [Isle of Raasay Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/isle-of-raasay-tasting-review/) - Small island, huge spirit When: 13th November 2025 Where: Thirsty Host: Scott from Isle of Raasay It was an utter delight to welcome Scott for this month's club tasting exploring the Isle of Raasay distillery - our first external presentation of scotch whisky. Stopping in to see us before he headed off for a brief
- [Paul John Indian Whisky Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/paul-john-indian-whisky-tasting-review/) - A presentation with passion & whisky from afar When: 23rd October 2025 Where: Thirsty Host: Anees from Paul John Cambridge Whisky Club took a big step forward with this tasting - our first time welcoming a brand ambassador! Anees brought 7 bottles with him to share with us the wonders of Goa, India, in the
- [Second Hand Smoke Flight Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/second-hand-smoke-flight-review/) - Peated passed on as a cask characteristic When: 17th September 2025 Where: Thirsty Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky Our third flight-of-three event and back to a smokey theme. This time with whiskies of a style I don't feature often when I'm selecting a line-up. It isn't because I don't like them, but I had it in
- [Burns Night 2026 @ The Yard - Ely](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/burns-night-2026-the-yard-ely/) - Buy tickets from The Yard 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
- [Father's Day - Young & Old Whisky Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/fathers-day-young-old-whisky-tasting-review/) - A treat for Father's Day, sampling whiskies and thinking about time When: 15th June 2025 Where: Thirsty Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky If you've been paying attention, you'll have noticed that the theme of this tasting happens to be the same as the last I presented in Ely two nights earlier, opening Father's Day weekend. That
- [Burns Night 2026 Whisky Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/burns-night-2026-whisky-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty The most Scotch whisky-est time of year First off, is it obvious that my colour scheme theme on this event poster is 'thistle'? I'm not sure. Anyway, Burns Night is rolling around again, and we're going to celebrate the only way we know how: with whisky! 6 Scotch whiskies - chosen
- [Christmas Wishlist Flight Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/christmas-wishlist-flight-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty Who knows what we'll unwrap Blind tastings can be a lot of fun - freed from the burden of distracting expectations, with only glass and liquid in front of us. Combining that with our flight format gives us even more of a chance for comparison and tasting without prejudice. As ever,
- [Isle of Raasay Distillery Showcase Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/isle-of-raasay-distillery-showcase-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty The perfect answer to the cold days & dark nights of November Distilling the eponymous Scottish island's first legal spirit in 2017, Isle of Raasay Distillery is quite young, but they've still had plenty of time to earn various awards, which recently includes Scottish Craft Producer of the year for 2025
- [International Whisky Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/international-whisky-tasting-review/) - A world of whisky awaits - surely that's the path to world peace When: 7th November 2025 Where: The Yard, Ely Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky Another trip to Ely, another great crowd. As I wrote on the ticket page for this event, it feels like my visits to The Yard have had me following a
- [International Whisky Tasting @ The Yard - Ely](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/international-whisky-tasting-the-yard-ely/) - Buy tickets from The Yard Summer holidays are definitely over, but that won't stop me showing you the world The tastings I've been doing in Ely for The Yard have roughly followed an introductory path through some of whisky tasting's greatest hits. Starting with a broad opening on what whisky is, followed by (mostly) a
- [Paul John Indian Whisky Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/paul-john-indian-whisky-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty Our first distillery showcase event The final day of the festival of Diwali is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters, which feels like a good background for us coming together for a whisky tasting. Staying on theme, we'll be tasting whisky from India, and specifically, we will be
- [Second Hand Smoke Flight Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/second-hand-smoke-flight-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty Teaching a new dog, old tricks I have recently said at a tasting that I had been avoiding selecting smokey whiskies that get that note by aging in casks which previously held peated whisky. When I said it out loud, I realised that it sounded pretty stupid. I know my enjoyment
- [Whisky and Ice Cream Paired Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/whisky-and-ice-cream-paired-tasting-review/) - The August Bank Holiday & Ice Cream just makes sense! When: 24th August 2025 Where: Thirsty Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky This event was a huge amount of fun. It was also an experiment with an element of measured risk. I think the room agreed it paid off. About halfway through, I was reminded by a
- [Whisky & Ice Cream Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/whisky-ice-cream-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty Starting the Thirsty Birthday celebrations with an ice cream party! While I won't make a claim that opens me up for legal action, I can honestly say I've never seen a whisky tasting that paired ice cream with whisky - so let's do it! And, it won't be just any old
- [North American Whisky Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/north-american-whisky-tasting-review/) - There's a lot more to North America than Bourbon! When: 8th August 2025 Where: The Yard, Ely Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky I like to try and choose themes that feel distinct from recent previous events and line-ups so that repeat attendees feel like they're exploring a range of whiskies, and so that people who may
- [Young & Old Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/young-old-tasting-review/) - Kicking off a sweltering Father's Day weekend with a selection from both storied and upstart distilleries When: 13th June 2025 Where: The Yard, Ely Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky It was a very hot, humid night in our whisky tasting room. We had plenty of water to help hydrate us as we sampled the assembled whiskies,
- [North American Whisky Tasting @ The Yard - Ely](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/north-american-whisky-tasting-the-yard-ely/) - Buy tickets from The Yard There's more than just Bourbon across the pond Returning to Ely for a third time, I'll be presenting a line-up of North American whiskies selected to show off the variety of styles available beyond what you may already be familiar with, or hopefully have tried before. Five samples courtesy of
- [Corn Whisky Flight Write-up](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/corn-whisky-flight-write-up/) - A chance to compare three grain whiskies that probably don't often share a line-up When: 24th August 2025 Where: Thirsty Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky Last flight, back in May, we focused on smokey whiskies which were all sold in small, 50cl bottles. This time around, to help keep up the broad appeal of the club,
- [July Flight Tasting: Against The Grain](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/july-flight-tasting-against-the-grain/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty 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
- [Father's Day Whisky Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/fathers-day-whisky-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty A Sunday afternoon, perfect for a little whisky Although I don't ever like to reinforce the stereotype that whisky is an old man's drink, it does seem like good business to align a tasting with a calendar event celebrating a group in society that is stereotyped as enjoying whisky. And, to
- [Young & Old Tasting @ The Yard - Ely](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/young-old-tasting-the-yard-ely/) - Buy tickets from The Yard On Father's Day weekend, let's see if age makes a difference. Whisky has been around for a while, through booms and depressions and modern revivals. There are old distilleries and new, young spirits and famed brands. At this tasting, we'll sample whiskies with a history and those looking to make
- [Smokey Whisky Flight write-up](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/smokey-whisky-flight-write-up/) - A trio of whiskies with smoke at their core, each offering something special. Available from the bar while stocks last! When: 14th May 2025 Where: Thirsty Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky There were two important outcomes of early planning and discussions with Thirsty, when proposing the idea of my club to them, that have led to
- [Smokey Flight Launch Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/smokey-flight-launch-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty Something new, both big and small This event has three components, just like the flight we'll be drinking. It's equal parts guided tasting, social, and product launch. As I was putting forward the idea of a flight for the bar at Thirsty, it only seemed right that the club offer the
- [English Whisky Tasting Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/english-whisky-tasting-review/) - A St George's Day look around the country at what English whisky has to offer. When: 23rd April 2025 Where: Thirsty Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky The English whisky industry has come quite a way in the 20 years since the planning application was accepted to build the first whisky distillery in England since the Lea
- [Celebration in Spring Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/celebration-in-spring-review/) - Shining a light on some of the Spring celebrations happening around the world, through the lens of whisky When: 19th April 2025 Where: Northstowe Tap & Social Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky Northstowe is the biggest new town in the UK since Milton Keynes was built in the 60s. Although the first residents moved in in
- [St George's Day English Whisky Tasting](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/st-georges-day-english-whisky-tasting/) - Buy tickets from Thirsty English whisky deserves to be celebrated It's been 20 years since permission was granted for the first new whisky distillery in England in over 100 years, the last having closed in 1903. Since then, there's been massive growth, and English single malt is currently approaching legally protected geographical indication status. Six
- [Club Launch Event Review](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/club-launch-event-review/) - A line-up representative of what the club will offer When: 19th March 2025 Where: Thirsty - Cambridge Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky I have been drinking whisky since I went to Scotland for my PhD in 2012, and hosting whisky tasting events since I became President of the Cambridge University Whisky Appreciation Society in 2020. In
- [What is Whisky @ The Yard - Ely](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/what-is-whisky-the-yard-ely/) - A first in a new venue for the club, and a new event type for the new venue When: 4th April 2025 Where: The Yard, Ely Host: Elliott Drinks Whisky Organised and agreed before the club fully came to fruition, this event was more a launch for whisky tastings at The Yard in Ely, but
- [Celebration in Spring @ Northstowe Tap & Social](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/celebration-in-spring-northstowe-tap-social/) - Buy tickets from Northstowe Tap & Social Join us to celebrate 1 year of the Northstowe Tap & Social! As part of a packed-out Easter weekend, the folks down the busway in Northstowe are celebrating a whole year of beer, bakes, brews & good times. As part of the busy schedule of birthday events, Cambridge
- [Whisky Tasting @ The Yard - Ely](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/whisky-tasting-the-yard-ely/) - Whisky tasting on 4th April in Ely at The Yard. Around a 'What is Whisky' theme we'll be enjoying bottles from around the world that showcase the foundations.
- [Club Launch Whisky Tasting Event](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/club-launch-whisky-tasting-event/) - Whisky tasting on 19th March to launch Cambridge Whisky Club. Tickets available from Thirsty Cambridge. Membership discounts available on the night.

## Pages

- [Cambridge Whisky Club](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/) - Membership optional. All interest and knowledge levels welcome. Tastings, discounts, community
- [Member Exclusive Bottles](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/member-exclusive-bottles/) - A core benefit of membership to the Cambridge Whisky Club is access to some specially selected bottles on the bar at Thirsty at a 'bottle share' price per dram. Those bottles are chosen to give members the opportunity to try something that they wouldn't normally be able to try a dram of, without buying the
- [Upcoming Events](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/upcoming-events/) - Tasting Tickets Coming Soon: 30th August (Afternoon) - Whisky & Ice Cream - 2nd Edition TBC September 25th September @ Ely - Mystery Malt Tasting TBC October 24th November - Titanic Distillers 28th November @ Ely - Theme TBC Next Drop-in Social: TBA
- [Become A Member](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/become-a-member/) - Become A Member Membership will always be optional to enjoy the majority of our events. When you do become a Cambridge Whisky Club member though, you're gaining access to some of the best whisky deals in the area. Keep reading to find out what the perks of membership are, and to buy yours. Core Member
- [Past Event Reviews](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/past-event-reviews/)
- [Drop-in Socials](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/drop-in-socials/) - Our drop-in social events provide a more relaxed atmosphere (compared to our guided & flight tastings) for you to meet club members and other curious folks looking to chat and enjoy a drink. Originally conceived for meetup.com, they've been a great way to connect with new people, catch-up with friends, or just try something different
- [Tasting Aids](https://cambridgewhiskyclub.co.uk/tasting-aids/) - Whisky Wheel Wine Wheel Whisky Production Scotch Map English Whisky Map Here are some handy diagrams and guides to improve your tasting experience. Let us know if there's more you'd like to see explained here! Whisky Wheel A handy instructive guide designed to help refine note recognition (Click below to access full-size image, or switch
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