Whisky / Whiskey

Tastings

Below are details from the 2025 tastings.  We will update this page with the details of our 2026 tastings as they are confirmed.

Please check back!

This year, due to the gracious generosity of

Brown-Forman

we will be having tastings three times per day and participants will be able to sample 5 different brands!

The tastings will be held at 11, 1:00 and 3:00 on Saturday and Sunday.  

The featured brands will be: 

     

Glendronach 15yr

Glendronach Ode to Dark

Glenglassaugh Sandend

Benriach 12yr Smoky

Benriach 16yr

Get your taste buds ready because this year, we’re  once again partnering with local favorites –

the  JeannieBird Baking Company –

and they are putting together our best pairings yet.  We’ll update here as soon as the pairings are finalized.

Drum roll please!!!!!!

 

Paired with the Glendronach 15yr will be 

Paired with the Glendronach Ode to Dark will be 

Paired with the Glenglassaugh Sandend will be 

Paired with the Benriach 12yr Smoky will be 

and Paired with the Benriach 16yr will be

 

Yummy!

TASTING TICKETS TEND TO SELL OUT EVERY YEAR, SO PLEASE GET THEM EARLY SHOULD YOU WISH TO ATTEND. 

Additionally, each ticket holder will be taking home an engraved Glencairn glass in a gift box as a souvenir to remember the experience.

Important information:

 

Tastings are held in Burns Memorial Hall, an air conditioned room at the festival. Tickets are on sale now until we  sellout for $40 each.  The price of the ticket includes the tasting, pairings and an engraved Glencairn glass with a gift box as a souvenir.  You must be 21 with a valid ID and a ticket to be admitted to the room.  No one under the age of 21 is permitted. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to check in and get seated. Tasting tickets are in addition to admission tickets. Tasting tickets are only valid with general admission to the festival on the same day as the tasting ticket.  We reserve the right to make any substitution as needed. We also reserve the right to refuse service to those who have over-consumed or are showing symptoms of intoxication.