THE GREATDRAMS WHISKY and / or gin TASTING and virtual tasting EXPERIENCE
We love whisky, we love gin, and we love sharing those passions and spirits with people all round the UK and internationally through our tasting sessions (in person, when allowed) and our virtual tasting sessions that take place on Zoom.
We do both public and private tastings, and can cater for groups up to 100 + without issue.
So whether it is for yourselves to learn a bit more about whisky or to spend a great night with your friends, family, colleagues or clients… we can make it happen.
“Thank you very much for putting on probably the most informative and enjoyable “virtual” social session that I have enjoyed during the lockdown, it was brilliant“
– Andrew, corporate tasting, 1st Feb 2022
Award-winning from our first dram, with one of our most recent award wins being in the most prestigious global whisky competition describing our whisky as being “amongst the finest products in the world”, we will introduce whisky drinkers to their next favourite. GreatDrams is a family business bringing great quality, limited edition whiskies and whiskeys to the people, all at a fair price, and never compromising on flavour.
GreatDrams was launched with the aim to make great whisky more approachable & available. We are experts in finding incredible tasting rare casks of whisky.
With well over thirty awards under our belts, we have a proven track record for producing great tasting whiskies that are recognised and awarded by both consumer and industry judging panels… that sell out every single time as well, which tells us all we need to know.
“I’ve only done a couple “official” or “real” whiskey tastings, but this was by far, head and shoulders above anything I’ve ever done in the whiskey world. I loved the casual atmosphere, the enlightening conversation and of course, the phenomenal whiskey.”
We have won over 50 awards for our whiskies and the business we have built... here are a selection...
With prices starting at just £35 per person, and packages that can be tailored to whatever you want to explore spirit wise, we really can make your next event one to remember.
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Virtual Whisky & Gin Tastings
Since lockdown commenced in the UK, we have managed to alter how we deliver our whisky and gin tastings to be able to cater for more people in places in more engaging ways through private – and public – virtual whisky and gin tastings on Zoom.
These have turned into something we not only love doing but something that has managed to engage so many more people than we otherwise would be able to with traditional offline tastings – especially as through the comments function we are able to answer questions even if people are not comfortable asking them out loud meaning everyone can have their say on the conversation and have their burning whisky / gin questions answered as we go through.
Why not book a virtual whisky tasting or virtual gin tasting for:
Virtual company Christmas parties
Virtual birthday parties
Virtual company social events
Virtual team building
Virtual client engagement
Virtual corporate entertainment
Virtual stag or virtual hen parties
And any other reason for a great night in…
They are hosted in an informal way with everyone invited to ask questions, talk about their flavour notes and generally talk about whisky.
Typically, depending on the tasting and how talkative people are, the virtual tastings last between 60 and 90 minutes, and occasionally longer!
We can create packages to suit all needs
5 x 25ml whiskies, all limited edition and only available from us
4 x 25ml whiskies & 1 x 200ml bottle of one of our limited edition whiskies
4 x 25ml whiskies & 1 x 500ml bottle of one of our limited edition whiskies
* please note that package availability changes depending on stock levels
Then we have optional extras too; a Glencairn official whisky glass, pipettes, signed copies of my book The GreatDrams of Scotland for each participant.
For virtual gin tastings we typically use a variety of different gins, and rotate them around a lot so there’s always something different (we find people end up booking more than one private gin tasting so we keep it interesting…) and the packs contain 4 x 25ml gins or 4 x 50ml gins and 2 x cans of tonic, these can also have official tasting glasses added too to enhance the experience.
Once the booking has been confirmed, we put together the packs for the individuals taking part and send them out recorded delivery as far ahead of the tasting as we can (to give the post service the best chance to get it there on time) and then the Zoom details are circulated to either the participants directly or to the organiser to forward on – whichever is preferred. Then we simply get on Zoom and have a great night in !
Every whisky tasting is tailored specifically to your requirements; be it for ten people or fifty, the experience will be unique to you. There are no assumptions about whisky knowledge level, all your attendees need to bring is an open mind, enthusiasm and a willingness to try new things.
“A friendly and well-organised event”
Anthony, regular attendee
Whisky tastings are great for:
Corporate entertainment / team-building
Client entertainment
In home birthday celebrations
School alumni
Christmas parties
Product launches
Private bar / restaurant / cafe events
Stag / hen parties
and anything in between.
The aim for all GreatDrams whisky tasting events is for everyone to have a great time and enjoy themselves, hopefully they will also find new styles of whisky they like too.
Depending on what you are looking for, each person’s participation typically includes:
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Event-specific tasting mat (when in person)
- An intro to the history of whisky and the format of the event
- We will be discuss and tailor the theme once you book a whisky tasting
- A guided tasting through five whiskies including distillery stories
- All whiskies presented in proper tasting glasses (when in person)
- There will be an educational side too so everyone will be able to properly nose and drink whisky by the end
- We even bring all glasses and bottles with us, clear up and take them all with us again leaving no cleaning or tidying burden to any tastings we host
- We can create a theme relevant to you and your guests, examples below:
- Japan and the Far East
- Bourbon & Rye
- Whisky from different regions
- Exploring peaty whisky
- International whiskies
- Specific aged whisky (maybe 30 year old whiskies for a 30th)
- Limited editions etc.
- Cask wood finishes (sherry, port, wine etc.)
- Beginners whisky understanding
- An exploration of Islay
- Silent distilleries of Scotland
- Home nations’ whisky (Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales)
