9 Best whisky tasting experiences 2022: from a Highlands tour, to drams in the dark

The only thing better than a good whisky is mixing it with another to make an extraordinary blend. 

Learn about how blending whiskies came to be the backbone to the whisky industry, and master the art of the blending process in a Whisky Blending Experience for Two with The Whisky Lounge.

For £79 at nine locations nationwide, a lucky two people will sample a range of whisky blends and styles, noting the smells and flavours while being guided by a resident whisky expert.

Armed with a pipette and mini bottle, you’ll even get to blend your very own bespoke whisky blend. Now, that’s our favourite kind of science…

Japanese whisky masterclass

• Japanese Whisky Masterclass with Tastings for Two at MAP Maison, £90 -

Forget traditional Scotch whisky, and turn your head East - all the way to Japan for a masterclass on exceptional, unique Japanese whisky styles.

Priced at £90, two people can head to the trendy MAP Maison and sample from the largest Japanese whisky collection in London.

You’ll be greeted with a welcome cocktail and snacks, before diving into the history and characteristics of three major Japanese distilleries - and of course, sampling them.

Then, get behind the bar to create your very own cocktail, before getting the chance to take a third bottled cocktail to take home. 

Whisky and chocolate tour

• Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery Tour with Whisky and Chocolate Tasting for Two, £46 -

Name a better duo than whisky and chocolate…. We’ll wait. Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery is now offering a tour where you can combine the two.

For an affordable £46, two people can get a fascinating guided tour of the warehouse and distillery, followed by a tasting of three whiskies - including a special 18-year-old blend.

What’s more is you’ll get to sample three single origin dark chocolates that have been hand-picked to match your whisky perfectly. Sign us up!

Beginner's whisky guide

• Beginner’s Guide to Whisky for Two with The Whisky Lounge, £49 -

Beginner to all things whisky? No sweat, we have got you covered - Virgin Experience Days are offering a Beginner’s Guide to Whisky for Two with The Whisky Lounge for just £49.

At nine locations across the UK, be guided through the various tastes, styles and types of whiskies born in bonny Scotland.

Sample six unique whiskies, and become a pro in talking about the different notes of each — you’ll be an expert in no time.

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