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SUMMARY:Kings Norton Drinks Festival
DESCRIPTION:We’re back! After a hugely successful test event last summer\, we’ve decided to return this September. Welcoming back favourites from last year plus new brands\, come and sample the best local drinks from passionate producers. Sip their wares and buy your faves – all in the unique surroundings of Chas Mann\, a motorbike shop – come – event space on Kings Norton Green. Samples included in ticket price ! \nWith the Kings Norton Farmers Market on that morning you can make a day of it\, or grab lunch first upstaris at Chas Mann (the growing menu is becoming quite the hit with locals). But mostly come and hear how your favourite local tipples are made\, sample entire ranges from local breweries\, cideries and distilleries and have a fab time on a sunny spring afternoon (we can’t guarantee the sun\, but we can guarantee a good time). \nOver 18’s only\, space limited so book early to avoid dissapointment! There will be a one-out-one-in system in place once we reach capacity due to crowd limits at the venue.
URL:https://www.exploringenglishwhisky.co.uk/event/kings-norton-drinks-festival/
LOCATION:The Mann Cave\, 70 The Green\, Birmingham\, B38 8RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exploring Whisky
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SUMMARY:English Whisky Tasting - Norwich
DESCRIPTION:Our first tasting in Norwich and we’re thrilled to be at The Garnet Pub overlooking Norwich Market itself. Join us for an evening of fascinating and delicious English whiskies from across the Nation. This rapidly growing category (70 distilleries up from just one 20 years ago) boasts some of the most exciting and innovative whiskies in the world right now. Join us for a flavour journey around England as we take in the remarkable stories of one-man-bands\, revived distilleries\, regional champions and more. 5 x 25ml drams and the chance to purchase some of your favourites or a tasting pack at the end of the night should you wish. \nPaid members save 20% so well worth exploring our plans (from just £24.99 / year) before booking\, especially if you might join us at the English Whisky Festival in Birmingham in November\, or purchase additional bottles or cask-shares on our website). But open to all (note\, our free membership gets you 5% off anyway!) and we’d love to meet the East Anglian whisky lovers and share some amazing drams with you all this October. \nDrams TBC but expect some of the latest and most exciting releases from English distilleries large and small! \nCheers \n\nOver 18’s only (challenge 25 in place)\nNo refunds so please check you can attend before booking.\nAll welcome\, zero tolerance on any abusive or discriminatory behaviour of any kind\nFun\, friendly and flavoursome – hope you can join us
URL:https://www.exploringenglishwhisky.co.uk/event/english-whisky-tasting-norwich/
LOCATION:The Garnet Pub\, 36 Market Pl\, Norwich\, NR2 1RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exploring English Whisky,Whisky Tastings
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SUMMARY:English Whisky Tasting - YORK
DESCRIPTION:Our first tasting in York and we’re thrilled to be at The Royal Oak\, Goodramgate. Join us for an evening of fascinating and delicious English whiskies from across the Nation. This rapidly growing category (70 distilleries up from just one 20 years ago) boasts some of the most exciting and innovative whiskies in the world right now. Join us for a flavour journey around England as we take in the remarkable stories of one-man-bands\, revived distilleries\, regional champions and more. 5 x 25ml drams and the chance to purchase some of your favourites or a tasting pack at the end of the night should you wish. \nPaid members save 20% so well worth exploring our plans (from just £24.99 / year) before booking\, especially if you might join us at the English Whisky Festival in Birmingham in November\, or purchase additional bottles or cask-shares on our website. But open to all (note\, our free membership gets you 5% off anyway!) and we’d love to meet the Yorkshire whisky lovers and share some amazing drams with you all this October. \nDrams TBC but expect some of the latest and most exciting releases from English distilleries large and small! \nCheers \n\nOver 18’s only (challenge 25 in place)\nNo refunds so please check you can attend before booking.\nAll welcome\, zero tolerance on any abusive or discriminatory behaviour of any kind\nFun\, friendly and flavoursome – hope you can join us
URL:https://www.exploringenglishwhisky.co.uk/event/english-whisky-tasting-york/
LOCATION:The Royal Oak\, 18 Goodramgate\, York\, YO1 7LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Whisky Tastings
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SUMMARY:English Whisky Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our annual celebration of English Whisky turns 5 years old this year\, so we’re gearing up for the biggest and best event yet. Join us at our gorgeous venue The Bond (a canal-side regeneration success story) that plays host to over 30 English distilleries to shine a spotlight on this ever-growing\, award-winning whisky category. You’ll have five hours to enjoy sampling all of the spirits on offer from our partner brands. Sipping from your very own branded whisky glass (yours to keep) hear the stories of each dram and each distillery behind them – often directly from the founders\, distillers and core teams of these independent\, craft outfits. \nWhat’s included: \n\nFree tasting glass (yours to keep)\nTaste all and any samples from 30+ brands (distilleries and independent bottlers)\nHear directly from founders\, distillers and key team members about each unique distillery\nMeet old friends and make new ones at this social\, friendly and welcoming event\n\nAdded extras: \n\nMasterclass sessions to deep-dive into key brands / products with the people behind them in comfortable\, seated masterclass rooms\nBuy hot food / coffee from our street food vendors in the courtyard\nTake the weight off and sit inside or our (under cover and heated) in our break-out spaces dotted throughout the event.\nBuy your favourite bottles and swag from our on site whisky shop\n\nAs well as whisky we’ll have our food-court for you to sate your appetite with hot and cold food options\, as well as mixers and non-alc options to help keep you sharp and hydrated throughout the day. Masterclass sessions will give small groups of 12-20 the chance to dive deeper into distillery stories in our two masterclass rooms – accompanied by special drams and cask samples from those brands. \nAll-in-all this is a fantastic day for the whisky curious and connoisseurs alike. With brands from across England – making all different styles of whisky (corn\, rye\, single malt and even english blends) this is THE place to be to explore this fascinating category\, meet the people who make it happen and enjoy the best drams from England’s whisky revival. \nTICKETS \nThere is only one ticket price this year\, however\, there are two ways to save money: \n\nBecome a FREE ‘Explorer’ member at exploringenglishwhisky.co.uk to save 5% on your whole order \nBecome a paid member (‘Adventurer’\, ‘Pioneer’\, or ‘Summit’) and save 20% off your whole order (and all other orders for 12 months across all products and events)\n\nTo benefit our paid members\, we aren’t offering any other discounts or offers this year to keep things simple and fair for our growing membership. \nMore info coming soon\, check out our festival page for brand updates and other exhibitor news. \nCheers! \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nT&Cs \nOne ticket grants admission to one adult (over 18\, Challenge 25 in place). Masterclass tickets are an add-on and a general admission ticket must also be purchased to access masterclasses on the day. No refunds by request (if we have to postpone or cancel the event for reasons outside of our control we will be in touch to rearrange dates. Refunds only in exceptional circumstances). No admission for anyone deemed inebriated or who may pose a risk to themselves or others. We are a welcoming\, friendly and accessible event and have a zero tolerance policy of any discrimination or abuse (physical or verbal) and will ask people to leave if their behaviour breaches these rules. The team reserve the right to refuse alcohol to anyone appearing drunk or disorderly and once ejected from the premises there is no readmission (readmission is available to those who exit and return of their own free will as long as you meet the above criteria again on re-entry). Any illegal activity will be reported immediately to the police and we will push for prosecution to protect our team\, guests and partners at the event.
URL:https://www.exploringenglishwhisky.co.uk/event/english-whisky-festival-2026/
LOCATION:The Bond\, Birmingham\, 182 Fazeley Street\, Birmingham\, B5 5SE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exploring English Whisky,Whisky Festivals
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SUMMARY:Exploring Whisky Bristol - 2027
DESCRIPTION:Back for year 3 in a new venue in the heart of Bristol – come explore craft whiskies from independent brands\, blenders and bottlers \n\n\n\n\nWhisky comes in so many different forms from producers\, bottlers and blenders all around the world. We bring together the leading lights of craft and independent whisky makers from all 4 corners of the globe for a fabulosuly flavoursome expereince here in the heart of Bristol. \nYour ticket not only gains you entry to the event\, it is exchanged for a branded tasting glass (yours to keep) as well as a £5 voucher to use against any purchase in the on-site shop*. On top of that\, all the whiskies on show are free to sample\, no hidden costs or ‘dream dram tokens’ required to experience all the wonders our amazing brands have on offer. \nOur new venue is an amazing spot above We The Curious – a roof-top event space with views over Millenium square and the Cathedral – plus all the ameneites you’d expect of a top calss venue. There will be food available to purchase from on-site cafe Double Puc including freshly baked pizzas and a range of other treats. \nJoin us for a day of whisky exploration and enjoyment at this welcoming\, friendly and accessible event. Whisky is for everyone so even if this is your first event we’ve got you covered with: \n\nwater throughout to keep you hydrated / dilute any drams\nspittoons to pour out what you don’t like / don’t want to drink\nhot and cold food and drink\nbreak-out seating areas to take the weight off and let you enjoy your favourite drams in comfort\nFriendly\, helpful staff on hand to answer any questions or guide you to your next delicious dram\n\nOver 18’s only. No refunds. Filming & Photography throughout venue all day so please let organisers know if you don’t wish to be featured. We also operate a zero tolerance policy on an drunk / disorderly behaviour as well as physical or verbal abuse or discrimination on any grounds. We’re a welcoming event for all and will take swift action against anyone making other attendees feel unwelcome or unsafe. However the event usually goes off wonderfully with no trouble and with people making new friends in great company. \n*One voucher per person / transaction
URL:https://www.exploringenglishwhisky.co.uk/event/exploring-whisky-bristol-2027/
LOCATION:We The Curious\, 1 Millennium Square\, One Millennium Square\, Anchor Rd\, Bristol\, BS1 5DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exploring Whisky
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SUMMARY:Croydon Whisky Festival (2027)
DESCRIPTION:A world of whisky descends on Croydon once each year – don’t miss the festival that was voted All But Drams “Festival of the Year” 2024 and continues to grow both in numbers and admiration (from whisky fans near and far). Featuring 30+ craft whisky distilleries and independent bottlers\, Croydon Whisky Festival is rare in excluding corporate brands to allow the smaller producers and bottlers to shine. The focus here is on flavour\, quality and passion from those making and curating whisky\, from around the world. \nGrab your free branded festival glass (yours to keep) and sample the hundreds of whiskies on offer (all included in the ticket price). Hear directly from founders\, distillers\, blenders and brand ambassadors about the art\, science and magic of their whisky range. There are also street food options\, chill-out spaces and masterclass sessions for a deep-dive into key distilleries\, categories or styles. \nHosted in the gorgeous Stanley Arts halls in south Norwood\, this Victorian Arts centre is the perfect backdrop to an afternoon of whisky exploration. With a courtyard space for our food vendors and plenty of seating (indoors and out)\, take your time\, grab a bite and enjoy a gentler pace of whisky tasting this March. \nFull brand list will be updated shortly\, please check back here and follow us on social channels for announcements. \n  \nT&Cs \n\nNo refunds (if postponed or cancelled organisers will get in touch to rearrange your ticket||(s) in the first instance)\nOver 18’s only (Challenge 25 in place)\nLast Call 15 minutes before session end (you may continue to purchase bottles from exhibitors until 5 minutes before\, but must vacate the premises on the hour).\nOrganisers reserve the right to refuse entry / remove anyone displaying signs of inebriation that could lead to harm to yourself or others\nAs a welcoming event\, we have a zero tolerance policy on any physical or verbal abuse\, derogatory language or discrimination. Whisky is for everyone\, so please make everyone welcome\nExhibitors will only pour 10ml samples to help moderate consumption. Please be responsible for yourself and your friends / group by ensuring you drink plenty of water\, take breaks between drams and eat well to line your stomach before or during the session. We want everyone to have a fun time\, but will have to refuse to pour more whisky for anyone seemingly inebriated or out of control\nEvent organised and operated by Exploring English Whisky Ltd. trading as Croydon Whisky Festival\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.exploringenglishwhisky.co.uk/event/croydon-whisky-festival-2027/
LOCATION:Stanley Arts\, 12 South Norwood Hill\, London\, SE25 6AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exploring English Whisky,Whisky Festivals
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