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Whisky & Baron Beer Tasting

Date:Wednesday 4th November 2026
Time:7:30 pm
Venue:
Tickets:£25
Discount for members:Yes
Host:Elliott_Drinks_Whisky
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A new adventure awaits

Enjoying beer and whisky together isn’t a new thing. In Scotland, you’d ask for a half and a half, in America it’s a boilermaker. There are different variations, leaving you with something slightly different in front of you, but the aim is the same: enjoy a beer and a whisky side by side. For me, it provides another chance to compare and contrast: how do flavours change in each glass, as you drink from each glass?

I’ve attended whisky tastings where all or part of the line-up was paired with beer, so (unlike before my first gelato pairing tasting) I know it works. The fine folks at The Handsome Prince and Baron Brewing didn’t take much convincing that there’s fun to be had with this idea. And that’s how we’ve ended up being able to offer you a whisky & beer tasting – 1 whisky picked by me & 1 Baron beer, side-by-side, repeated 3 times.

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.