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November Whisky Tasting @ The Yard – Ely

Date:Sat 28th Nov 2026
Time:6 pm
Venue:
Tickets:£36.45 (inc. booking fee)
Discount for members:No
Host:Elliott_Drinks_Whisky
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Deep into whisky season

There’s no theme this time, just a selection of great whisky, chosen to emphasise the range available and the contrast between styles.

If you’re new to whisky, the best way to learn is by trying as many different whiskies as possible. Being able to identify (or at least to confidently claim to) different smells and tastes is something of a muscle that takes time to train. So exposure to whiskies that let you see changes from glass to glass can help build that recognition, because that’s all it is: recognising a connection in your brain between what you’re drinking and some other memory of a similar flavour.

If you’re already familiar with whisky, I hope that my selections are mostly new bottles to you, or offer a chance to continue exploring the wide range of styles, maybe branching out to try something you aren’t so used to. For me, trying new whiskies and seeing how flavours change through a tasting, possibly discovering an unusual new note or noteworthy release, is a lot of fun.

But most of all, I enjoy sharing the experience with the room; giving people a chance to try a line-up of whiskies that they wouldn’t ordinarily find in a bar, or at home. Hosting and attending a tasting, I see as a social event; however you’re enjoying the whisky, you’re sharing that time with the people around you. So, a theme for a line-up is no bad thing, but it certainly isn’t necessary!

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.