When we decided to hold a Burns night supper and whisky tasting we were really thrilled that our old friend Ian Murray of Balvenie and Glenfiddich volunteered to come along and host the proceedings.  Ian is a Keeper of the Quaich and an exceptionally entertaining and knowledgeable speaker on whisky, and indeed many other subjects, with a great sense of humour so the evening is certain to be a fun one.  The usual Burns Night shenanigans can be expected and what better way could there be to dispel the post-Christmas blues??

See below for all the details and if you have any queries just contact us.

Sláinte!
Fran and Ken
Arkwrights Whisky and Wines
www.whiskyandwines.com

BURNS NIGHT SUPPER WITH WHISKIES FROM BALVENIE & GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERIES   
WEDNESDAY 25TH JANUARY 2012  
 
7pm for 7.30pm 

Stanton House Hotel, Stanton Fitzwarren

Details The evening will be presided over by the inimitable Ian Murray and there will be a welcoming dram before the Burns Night Supper commences with Cullen Skink.  Following this, the haggis will be piped in, in the traditional manner, and will then be addressed by Ian before we partake of the ‘Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race’ along with Neeps and Tatties (For non-meat eaters there is a vegetarian option available but this must be booked in advance).  To finish there will be Raspberry Cranachan.  Each course will be accompanied by a suitable dram (wine available at an extra cost) and there will be a ‘going home’ dram.

Stanton House

This is not a black tie event, ‘smart casual’ will be fine, but in keeping with tradition each guest should wear a piece of tartan, and this can be as simple as a tartan tie or sash.  However, for those who have their own kilt this will be a splendid opportunity to bring it out of mothballs!

Tickets are £39.50 per person, and are very strictly limited.  They are allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and as they always sell very quickly it is best to book ASAP.  To buy them just log on to whiskyandwines.com and place an order for the number you require, or telephone us on (01793) 765071, or call in and see us at Arkwrights, The Dormers, Highworth, Wiltshire.

Admission to the tasting is by ticket only, and most, if not all, of the whiskies tasted will be available to purchase on the night so come prepared.