Calling all whisky connoisseurs and spirited newbies – a tasting festival dedicated to the delicious ‘water of life’ is landing in London soon, and you won’t want to miss it. The World Whisky Experience is a whisky festival that will take over Christ Church Spitalfields this weekend (November 15 & 16) with two evenings full of whisky tasting galore.
The globe-spanning tasting event will touch down in East London with a whopping selection of whisky (yes, and whiskey) for you to taste. With offerings from more than 10 countries, there will be over 200 whiskies to discover (!). Yeah, we don’t think we’ll be able to try them all, to be honest…
Whiskies to taste
The spirits come from absolutely everywhere. We’re talking iconic old-world whiskies and young upstart award-winners, coming from the likes of Scotland, the US, New Zealand, South Africa, Taiwan, Sweden, Finland, and India. Among many others, attendees can sample whiskies from:
- Compass Box
- NcNean
- Spirit Cartel
- Wan Ja Shan Distillery – Taiwan
- Brave New Spirits
- Adelphi Distillery
- Loch Lomond Whiskies
- John Dewar & Sons
- Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
- Cedar Ridge Distillery
- Kavalan Distillery
- Glen Moray Distillery
Tickets start at a paltry £25 – and include access to masterclasses and talks from distilleries and master bartenders. You even get a complimentary cocktail. (And ooh do we love a free cocktail.)
The inaugural World Whisky Experience has been organised by the IWSC (the International Wine and Spirits Competition). They’re hoping to host an event where whisky enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike will feel welcome to indulge as they taste their way around the globe in whisky.
Said Christelle Guibert, CEO of IWSC & Club Oenologique:
“We are excited to unite a diverse array of brands under one roof, providing an exceptional opportunity for whisky lovers to explore a vast selection, including many of our IWSC Gold winners.”
On your way out, don’t miss The Little Whisky Shop. They’ll have a pop-up at the event where you can purchase your favourite tipples from the event. It’s a perfect way to treat yourself or find a special Christmas gift.
📍 Christ Church Spitalfields, Commercial Street London E1 6LY. Nearest station is Liverpool Street.
⏰ November 15 & 16.
Find out more about The World Whisky Experience whisky festival, and see the full list of whiskies on offer, here. And grab your ticket for the event here.