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Whisky & Ice Cream Tasting

Date:Sun 24th August 2025
Time:4 pm
Venue:HQ @
Tickets:£25
Discount for members:Yes
Host:Elliott_Drinks_Whisky
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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 ice cream, just like it’s never just any old whisky – we’ll have Jack’s Gelato in front of us. What better way to start Thirsty’s 10th birthday week?

Four whisky-ice cream pairs – it is bring your own flake though

There isn’t much similarity in the production process when it comes to recipes or ingredients, but I know the attention to detail and passion put into the ice cream from Jack’s mirrors that which most distilleries craft their spirits. Plus, the artistic and virtuosic depths they each strive for in perfecting the flavours of each release mean this tasting experiment is absolutely worth it. And for anyone who’s tried one of the whisky-based flavours from Jack’s will, I trust, also agree, ice cream and whisky make delicious partners.

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.