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Whisky, Explained: A Tasting Workshop for Gay Men
- 5–6 guided 15ml pours of bourbon and rye
- A couple of rare, hard-to-find bottles
- Hosted by a Lowcountry whiskey expert
About this Event
Good whiskey is even better when it's shared.
Whisky, Explained: A Tasting Workshop for Gay Men
Learn how to taste whisky, understand what you’re drinking and work out what you actually like.
Join us at Lowcountry for a hands-on whisky workshop and tasting, designed to take some of the mystery out of whisky – without any of the snobbery.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Led by one of Lowcountry’s whisky experts, you’ll be guided through 5–6 carefully selected 15ml pours of bourbon and rye, including some rare and harder-to-find bottles.
You’ll learn how to properly taste whisky, what to look for in the colour, aroma and flavour, why different whiskies taste the way they do, and the key differences between bourbon and rye.
You’ll also pick up some genuinely useful tips on choosing bottles, ordering whisky and figuring out which styles you actually enjoy.
And don’t worry if you know absolutely nothing about whisky – that’s kind of the point. No previous knowledge needed and no intimidating whisky chat.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Gay men who want to learn more about whisky, drink some brilliant bottles and meet new people while doing it.
Complete beginner? Perfect. Already know your bourbon from your rye? You’ll still discover something new.
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It's the most common worry we hear. Here's how we make sure first-timers leave feeling like they belong.
You won't be the only solo guy
More than 60% of attendees come alone. The room is built for it.
We greet you at the door
Tell us it's your first time and we'll introduce you to people right away.
The activity does the work
You don't have to make small talk from cold.
Leave when you want
Stay for the social or head home early. Both are normal.
What people said after the last one
4.9 / 5 · based on 4,225+ verified reviews
Finally a gay event where I felt seen
I'm 47 and most gay events make me feel ancient. This one had every type of guy — single, coupled, all ages.
— Marcus · Comedy night, JuneMy first gay event ever
Was so nervous to come alone. Within 10 minutes someone introduced themselves at the bar.
— Theo · Comedy night, JuneWorth every penny (which is barely any)
£10 for a line-up that would cost £40 anywhere else, plus a drink and a gift bag.
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