Whisky School in York

Food and Drink Experience Days: Enjoy a full day whisky class in York! This whisky experience takes place in a stylish hotel located in the famous Mount area of York.

You’ll be tasting up to 25 different whiskies whilst learning about the blending, production and maturation of this marvellous spirit.

A two course lunch is included in this experience, so you can really sit back and enjoy your day of tastings and whisky fun! This experience begins with an introduction to whisky led by your expert guide.

You’ll receive an overview of the history of whisky, including the different regions of production and of course, you’ll be tasting as you go! You’ll then move onto the production of different malts, focusing on the maturation and how the differing methods effect the taste.

Next on the syllabus is blending! You’ll have the chance to try your hand at blending whiskies as you taste your way through the history of this exciting type of whisky! You’ll then move onto world whiskies, including Japanese, Taiwanese, Indian and American whiskies and how they are produced globally.

To finish the day, you’ll take part in a ‘whisky exam’ where you can show off all the knowledge you’ve gained throughout the workshop! Successful candidates will earn themselves a whisky school graduation certificate, a special graduation dram and to top the day off, you'll walk away with a special Glencairn whisky tasting glass to commemorate your experience! This Whisky Workshop in York is the ultimate experience gift for any whisky lover with a passion for the drink and a thirst to learn more – whilst trying and testing a great range of whiskies! It’s a great day out to take alone, or in a group, and is sure to leave you with enough knowledge of this diverse spirit to impress even the biggest whisky enthusiast!