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Smokey Flight Launch Tasting

Date:Wed 14th May 2025
Time:7:30 pm
Venue:HQ @
Tickets:£17
Discount for members:Yes
Host:Elliott_Drinks_Whisky
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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 opportunity to unpack it. Your ticket will include three full 25ml measures, each introduced, but with space to enjoy them all in contrast, side by side.

3 measures – all smokey, all from small bottles, introduced, compared.

Smoke is all some people know of whisky. It’s the first thing they discover, or it’s the style they feel most drawn to. There are different kinds of smoke, different sources of smoke, and different levels of smoke. But it isn’t for everyone, so while it feels like a good focus for a tasting, it also suits a smaller event. And, as it’s a smaller event, we can use the smaller 50cl bottles. The aim of the flight, and therefore this event, is to allow for contrast to be appreciated for those who like a whisky with smoke, but with three bottles you wouldn’t typically find in a bar to do that with.

Limited ticket event to ensure the flight is available at the bar too.

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.

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