The Gallery Presents Whisky 101: Burn's Night Tour Of Scottish Whisky

In honour of Burn’s Night, the opening event of the series will possess a distinctly Scottish cadence.

The evening will be hosted by The Gallery’s Bar Manager and resident beer and whisky enthusiast, Daniel Pavey. Daniel will lead guests on a single malt-based exploration of Scotland, illuminating different drams that best encapsulate the flavours of each unique origin. The journey will delve into the bronze fruitiness of the Lowland Auchentoshan Three Wood Whisky, through Speyside’s full-bodied Glenfarclas 15 Yr Old to the intricate tones of Highland Dalmore 12 Yr Old. Guests will then be transported to the rugged Isle of Skye with the wild smokiness of Talisker 10 Yr Old and out to the peaty Islay with Caol Ila 12 Yr Old whisky. These whiskies will be complemented by samples of three Scottish beers rounded off with the Burn’s Night staple: a serving of haggis.

Throughout the evening Daniel will be offering knowledge on the history, production and style of Scottish Single Malt, and how the unique flavours stem from the regions in which they are distilled. Guests will be invited to put their noses and palates to the test and encouraged to record their tasting notes on specially created flavour profile cards.

Ranging from local craft beers, to unusual brews and wheat beers, the boilermakers for the evening have been carefully chosen by Daniel. Whisky and beer begin production with the same three basic ingredients - water, barley and yeast, which is perhaps why they are the perfect pairing. Daniel will be suggesting interesting and unique couplings to balance and enhance the flavours and aromatics of these old booze brothers.