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North American Whisky Tasting @ The Yard – Ely

Date:Fri 8th August 2025
Time:6:30 pm
Venue:
Tickets:£32.50
Discount for members:No
Host:Elliott_Drinks_Whisky
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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 Uncle Sam and Johnny Canuck

The continent has a lot to offer for spirit lovers, and there won’t be space to show it all off, so no rum this time, but even trying to squeeze in all the whisky stories and highlights won’t be possible (I urge you to try some Sierra Norte Mexican heritage corn whisky)! There will be bourbon, rye, single malt, and smoke, though.

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.