Whisky tasting night!
Discussion
Morning all…
Following the success of the PH Whisky Casks started by our very own Lefty, I’ve done some digging and have managed to organise a tutored whisky tasting of single malts over 18 years old. The idea is to have a relaxed evening, drinking and chatting whisky with an expert – and a bit of a laugh with like-minded PHers.
So…
The details
What do I get?
OK, I’m in - how do I sign up?
Please note I have to pay for the entire booking in advance. This means that there is no option for a refund. However, if you cannot make it we may be able to find someone to take your place and get a refund that way.
Confirmed & Paid
1) Podie
2) Rude Girl
3) Russ T Bolt
4) sleep envy
5) crmcatee
6) slamm
7) hoegaardenruls
8) mr_tony
9) pkrplyr
10) pmanson
11) David R (non-PH)
12) Richard H
We have our minimum of 6 confirmed, so the evening will go ahead.
It'd be good to get 15, as the quality of the whisky we can sample improves
Following the success of the PH Whisky Casks started by our very own Lefty, I’ve done some digging and have managed to organise a tutored whisky tasting of single malts over 18 years old. The idea is to have a relaxed evening, drinking and chatting whisky with an expert – and a bit of a laugh with like-minded PHers.
So…
The details
- There is a maximum of 20 places in total (8 currently available)
- The cost is £70 per person
- The tasting is based in London
- Thursday 30 October 2014
- It starts at 19:30 and typically lasts for around 90 minutes, but they’ll stop a bit longer if you’re really keen to chat
What do I get?
- An expert to guide you through what you’re sampling
- 6 drams of single malty whisky aged over 18yo (we’re trying very hard to get something that very few people will have tried)
- The chance to meet the people you’ve been chatting with for years on PH about whisky!
- Hopefully learn something and have a good laugh at the same time
- The opportunity to part with more money to buy whisky (bottles, or pour your own from the cask)
- Perhaps a bit squiffy…
OK, I’m in - how do I sign up?
- Send me a PM via PH (preferably with the subject heading “Whisky tasting”) with your real name, so I can contact you!
- I will reply with bank details in the next few weeks, and you can transfer the money (I don’t do PayPal, sorry)
- In the event it is more popular than expected, it will be a first come, first served basis. I will maintain a “waitlist” in case someone drops out
- All bookings and payment MUST be completed to me by Sunday 26 October
- Your place is not confirmed until you have paid!
- Wait impatiently until 30 October…
Please note I have to pay for the entire booking in advance. This means that there is no option for a refund. However, if you cannot make it we may be able to find someone to take your place and get a refund that way.
Confirmed & Paid
1) Podie
2) Rude Girl
3) Russ T Bolt
4) sleep envy
5) crmcatee
6) slamm
7) hoegaardenruls
8) mr_tony
9) pkrplyr
10) pmanson
11) David R (non-PH)
12) Richard H
We have our minimum of 6 confirmed, so the evening will go ahead.
It'd be good to get 15, as the quality of the whisky we can sample improves
Edited by Podie on Sunday 26th October 18:16
GarryDK said:
Podie said:
GarryDK said:
If only it was on a weekend.
I know... sadly Fri / Sat / Sun not an option. 
Update: The reason they don't offer Friday,Saturday or Sunday is that they have to close the shop to do the tastings. It's likely that they'll make more money from general sales on thise days than they would from a tasting - hence they are not offered.
There is an option to do tastings away from the shop, but then you have to add venue hire and travel costs - which would more than double the price.
Edited by Podie on Tuesday 2nd September 10:14
It's just the event. It's time consuming enough to arrange the tasting, let alone anything else!
That said it looks like a few people are getting a hotel - others live in London, so you may be able to arrange dinner / after whisky drinks - depending on people's plans.
That said it looks like a few people are getting a hotel - others live in London, so you may be able to arrange dinner / after whisky drinks - depending on people's plans.
Edited by Podie on Tuesday 2nd September 10:11
Russ T Bolt said:
Podie said:
Russ T Bolt said:
Definitely up for this if there is still space.
There has to be some benefit to travelling into London everyday.
PM sent
Sent you a reply There has to be some benefit to travelling into London everyday.
PM sent
Payment on it's way.
I ticked the 'pay now' button so it should be with you shortly. If it doesn't materialise please let me know.
crmcatee said:
Podie said:
Boo
Real shame so many people can't make it, but often happens with these things.
Ok I've changed my schedule so it means I'll be back in the UK on the Wednesday so count me in.Real shame so many people can't make it, but often happens with these things.
Edited by Podie on Friday 5th September 11:45
you serious?That's commitment!
ETA - nope, he's serious. Payment details on the way sir!
Edited by Podie on Saturday 6th September 10:42
krallicious said:
Thanks for sorting this. After further consultation with my social secretary and looking a the work plan, I am still a no. Hopefully if this one works well then there may be another in the pipeline?
I need to understand whether it's just bad luck on the date, the fact it cannot be done on a Friday / weekend, or that it's London and too far for many people to travel.
I'm pretty sure it'll be a good night, so if the people who attend are keen I will look to do another in 2015. The difficulty is that I don't want to end up with a sizeable financial commitment and no take up.
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