Hope all is good with you as we bask in the early summer sunshine here in the UK.

In a totally un-cynical attempt to cash-in on another annual non-event (I can say this as I’m a father too!), we have a number of things that might tickle your father’s fancy, or tastebuds. Forget the usual aftershave, CDs and power tools – give him something that he will actually like and thank you for!

So here are our ideas for you and dad…

WHISKY SCHOOLS

The perfect day out for dad!
For a whole day (from 10am to 4pm) your dad (or you!) can learn all the basics of whisky production and what it all means.

There are ‘modules’ on world whiskies, styles and regions of Scotland, wood maturation and even a chance to blend your own whisky and take a miniature home with you. Plus the small matter of over 25 whiskies to sample…

We have schools happening in Newcastle, Manchester, York, Harrogate and London – click here or on the banner for more info on dates and prices. Ticket price also includes a lovely 2-course lunch at the venue.

Our summer tasting series is an extremely exciting one, with a fantastic line-up of 6 single cask, cask-strength single malts from this fabulous bottler. If you (and dad, obviously) like your whiskies pure and profound, then this is the one for you. You will be tasting a range of styles and with the minimum age of whiskies being 18 years old – this is a real rare treat indeed.

DATES & VENUES

LONDON            Wednesday 2nd July       The Red Lion, Crown Passage, 7pm
BRIGHTON         Thursday 3rd July           Hilton Metropole, Kings Road, 7pm
LEEDS                Wednesday 9th July       The Cross Keys, Water Lane, 7pm
LIVERPOOL       Wednesday 9th July        Jenny’s Bar, Fenwick St., 7pm
NEWCASTLE     Friday 11th July               Blackfriars, Friar St., 7pm
MANCHESTER  Friday 11th July               Britons Protection, Gt. B’Water St., 7pm
YORK                 Saturday 12th July           Brigantes, Micklegate, 7pm
SHEFFIELD       Tuesday 15th July            Sheffield Tap, Platform 1B, S’field Station

LIVERPOOL, YORKSHIRE & MANCHESTER

We have all of these events up and running on the website and as always, they are the must-do whisky events in their areas. What better than to wile an afternoon away amongst the great and good of the industry whilst tasting some truly fabulous whiskies.

Early-birds are still available on Liverpool and Yorkshire (2 for £50), whilst full-day and half day tickets are also available for Manchester…

LIVERPOOL WHISKY FESTIVAL       Sat. 6th September   The Crypts, Met Cathedral
YORKSHIRE WHISKY FESTIVAL      Sat. 13th September  York Racecourse
MANCHESTER WHISKY FESTIVAL  Sat. 25th October      Bridgewater Hall

If you catch us quick, we may even be able to email you a PDF ticket of the relevant event that you can print and trim to pop in a card of your choice!

I think that’ll do it for now but look out for more news in the coming weeks, plus write-ups of our trip to the Islay Festival last month and recent tasting series.

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter – @thewhiskylounge – and like and share our Facebook page to keep bang up to date with the latest news about our events and more.

We look forward to seeing you over a dram or two soon.

Sláinte!

Eddie
& Team Whisky Lounge