Whisky Tasting @ The Yard – Ely - Cambridge Whisky Club

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Whisky Tasting @ The Yard – Ely

Date:	Fri 4th April 2025
Time:	6 pm
Venue:	The Yard – Ely
Tickets:	£37.50
Discount for members:	No
Host:	Elliott_Drinks_Whisky

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Join us in Ely to explore the breadth of what whisky can offer!

The Yard wanted to expand the events they offer. That allows us to expand our horizons (jump on a train) and present in Ely. Presenting the foundations of whisky to newcomers, with whiskies that hopefully the experienced attendees won’t have tried.

Six bottles – nibbles.

I always enjoy giving a tasting with this theme. It allows me to look at everything available and weave a world-spanning story about whisky. Finding bottles that represent key pillars of what people should know, or can expect as they explore, but that aren’t ‘standard’ or ‘familiar’ to people who already know about the pillars is a lot of fun for a presenter.

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.