The National Whisky Festival of Scotland (NWF) has announced three more events for 2020 following the sell out success of the festival in Glasgow’s SWG3 as part of Celtic Connections.
Following popular previous editions in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, NWF will be making its way back to both cities this year, first heading to Edinburgh’s Summerhall on Saturday 18 July before returning to Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 5 September.
For the first time the festival will also head south to London on Saturday 25 April at the city's Round Chapel - with three sessions available.
Maintaining the format of previous Scottish festivals, the Edinburgh and Aberdeen editions will each offer two extensive three-and-a-half hour sessions of unique whisky tastings, pop-up food, drink and craft stalls, and entertainment - including specially-curated live music, and masterclasses held by expert brand ambassadors.
Each event will showcase dozens of exhibitors from many of the most exciting and innovative names in the industry, each bringing with them an extensive range of whiskies to try - all of which are included in the ticket price.
At this year’s debut event at Summerhall in Edinburgh, there will also be an outdoor Cocktail Courtyard with pop up street food stalls, outdoor beer bar and whisky-inspired cocktails to compliment the summer weather, whatever that may be.
No matter what your whisky experience - from seasoned palettes to adventurous newcomers - there is something for all at these laid-back festivals.
The team at NWF said: "You won't be sniffed at for enjoying whisky your way, nor will you have to pay through the nose to sample some of the finest whiskies the world has to offer."
The full line-up and music/masterclass programmes for each session will be announced in the run up to each edition. However, advanced booking is recommended as previous events have sold out.
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Saturday 18th July 2020
Summerhall - 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL
Ticket: £35.00
Under 25s: £25.00
Session 1: 1200hrs
Session 2: 1615hrs
Saturday 5th September 2020
Music Hall - Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1QS
Ticket: £35.00
Under 25s: £25.00
Session 1: 1200hrs
Session 2: 1615hrs
Saturday 25th April 2020
Round Chapel - 1D Glenarm Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0LY
Ticket: £35.00
Under 25s: £25.00
Session 1: 1200hrs
Session 2: 1530hrs
Session 3: 1900hrs
Entry to one NWF Session (3 ½ hrs)
Unique NWF branded Glencairn crystal nosing glass, to use on the day and take home
Access to sampling an extensive range of different whiskies
The official festival programme
Discount vouchers to be used at the festival bottle shop,.
Access to masterclasses within your session (to be booked separately)
Chance to hear some brilliant live music
Scran episode 3: Master blender Rachel Barrie's guide to whisky tasting
