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Pizazz in Portsmouth!
Events, News, Events, Paul John, Portsmouth, Shilton, WhiskeyOne of the grandest venues we’ve ever had the pleasure of hosting a festival in has to be Portsmouth Guildhall. It’s a stunning building and was a salubrious backdrop to our whiskey circus coming to the city for the first time. Thi...
Introducing a new partnership with The Craft Whisky Club
News, Whisky ClubDo you know what’s better than whiskey? (Stick with us here…!) Arguably, sharing whiskey with other people and making friends that will be there throughout those hours of the day when you can’t be drinking whiskey, that’s what. With that...
Glorious Guildford: all the lowdown is here!
Events, News, event, Guildford, Whiskey, whiskySo, we rocked up to The Electric Theatre in Guildford and were delighted with how stunning the auditorium looked once we’d set up. The perfect size for our festival, it was backlit beautifully and we had that all-important breeze snaki...
New brands join the fold!
NewsWe are expanding our brands next festival and we have some excellent additions to introduce to you. The new brands are not just slipping in through the side door either, they’re arriving with a fanfare as both will be launched by exper...
Introducing: Dave of That Boutique-y Whisky Company
News, Boutique-y Whisky CompanyHave you noticed a new face in our Whiskey Affair team this year? It may well be Dave from That Boutique-y Whisky Company. We wanted to introduce him properly now that the company is becoming a regular feature of our events and give ...
March Madness- we’ve secured a definite slam dunk!
NewsSo today we thought we’d update you lovely people about all the exciting events we’ve got coming up. Y’know, so you can put them ALL in your diaries and hence devote more time to thinking about all the delightful whiskey you’re g...
Haslemere Hall hosts one hell of a hoopla
Events, NewsHaslemere Hall was another new venue for us, and we loved it so much that we re-booked for next year before the first session was over! We had new staff on board this event and a new brand showcasing with us (more on them later), so th...
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
News, Boutique-y WhiskyWe have some new friends to introduce you to: That Boutique-y Whisky Company, and they’re coming to Haslemere on Saturday to showcase their range and show everyone what they do. So, what are they about? “THAT BOUTIQUE-Y WHISKY COMPANY IS...
“New Year, New Me!?” (Probably not, we’ll just do what we did- and better)
NewsHello! And a merry new year and all that jazz. We’re excited to be back on all things whiskey after the holidays, having spent the period sampling a few of our favourites repeatedly to drown out grandma’s requests for ‘Bing Crosby ...
The Whiskey Affair: 2017
NewsHello all! We’re in the middle of booking up events in 2017 to bring you a bumper year of whisky, fun, frolics and new discoveries. We’re based in the South of England and dot around ‘our patch’ and into London as well. We have five ...
Southampton review : a stormy November night
Events, News, event, Southampton, WhiskeyWell, the weather outside was frightful – but thankfully, Southampton was delightful (and we think Sinatra would agree.) We’re a week late with this update, yes – apologies for the delay but the matter of a small hand ope...
Southampton- you can live the American Dream!
Events, News, event, Jim Beam, masterclass, Southampton, talkWe have a great talk lined up for you in Southampton, and you’re going to want to register quickly to get your place secured because we only have limited spaces for this! Ben Hammond from Maxxium UK is visiting the event to showcase some...
Dream Drams
Events, News, DreamDram, English Whisky Company, SouthamptonWe have Dream Drams to introduce to you – but what are they, and why should you care? Every event we are bringing a special bottle with us for you to sample. 99% of our bottles are available at a token each, but these are two tokens ...
The Whiskey Affair: Uber-Responsible
Events, News, discount, promo code, safety, uberWe love to see you all enjoying our Whiskey. It’s what gets us up in the morning (along with a strong cuppa – milk and two, if you’re making) and allows us to put in the passionate hard work that we do. We’re also aware that a few ...
Reading: the home of the sweet tooth and our busiest events yet!
News, Uncategorized, bourbon, Cocktail, event, paul john whiskey, Reading, scotch, Whiskey, whiskyWe descended on Reading on Saturday for the first time and were excited to bring our festival to the most lavish backdrop yet – The Great Hall in Reading University. Walking in to the venue made many a jaw drop throughout the sessions ...
Wishky, You Were Here!
News, WishkyAs The Whiskey Affair continues to grow, one of the most exciting parts for us is the opportunity to find out about, and team up with, others who have been seduced by the lure of the (usually) amber nectar. One of the most exciting new...
Focus on: Paul John Whisky and ‘our Shilton’
News, Meet The Team, Paul John, Shilton, whiskyShilton is one of our regular brand representatives at the events. We invited him to the Brighton event and not only loved the whisky, but the man behind the introductions, so we kept asking him back! An excellent ambassador for the ...
Need enchanting? Allow us to introduce Prints Charming…
News, Uncategorized, Hana Laurie, Meet The TeamOur focus today is on that bombshell you see darting about at every event snapping photos left, right, centre, underneath, above, behind and in front. Hana Laurie is our resident photographer, but she also brings her fabulous photoboot...
Southampton, are you ready for a wintry dram? We are!
Events, News, Announcements, New event, SouthamptonSo, we’re starting to step up our events at The Whiskey Affair HQ and have only gone and booked Southampton for November. We’ve chosen The Stage Door for our debut to the city and we think you’ll love the theatre vibe of the place, jus...
Horse’s Neck cocktail- for extreme summer!
News, Cocktail, Cocktails, Horse's NeckWe are based in the UK, so we therefore have summer for four days every year – which we embrace wholeheartedly. As this is one of our days of summer we are not coping very well, so we decided to do something about it. This is one o...
Spotlight on: Wildcat Whiskies
News, Meet the staff, Wildcat WhiskiesWe love Wildcat Whiskies and have forged a great friendship with Katie, including her at every event that we can in whichever manner works best at the time. Who are they though, and what do they do? We interviewed Katie so that you c...
New event! We’re coming to Reading in October!
Events, News, Becki Short, Events, Photobooth, ReadingNot content to rest on our laurels after two sold out events, we thought we’d put on some more. We are heading to Reading in October in the majestic Berkshire to the grand setting of The Great Hall. Tickets are £8 for the sessions an...
Lemon Meringue Pie cocktail recipe – celebrate summer with us!
News, Cocktail, Cocktails, Sam SidgwickThe most popular cocktail in Guildford was the Lemon Meringue Pie, and we’re not surprised; it’s delicious. It’s the perfect drink to wind down with on a summer afternoon or balmy evening, and we thought you’d like to make one at home. N...
(No time for) lazing on a Sunny Afternoon in Guildford!
Events, News, Becki Short, bourbon, Guildford, Guildhall, scotch, WhiskeySo now the dust has settled and we’ve all had a shower and put the whiskey away for another day; there’s been time to reflect on the absolute SCORCHER of an event at The Guildhall, Guildford. Despite the blazing British summertime ...
New session added to Guildford event on 16th July!
Events, News, Guildford, ticketsWow, we know that WE love our events, but the phenomenal demand for tickets was unexpected, even so! There are only a few left for the evening session in Guildford and people have kept asking questions and wanting to find out more. A...
New event: Guildhall, Guildford, Sat 16th July
Events, News, Becki Short, bourbon, Cocktails, Guildford, news, scotch, Whiskey2016 continues to stride ahead in terms of whiskey with another event being announced today! We’re heading to Guildford in the heart of beautiful Surrey to show you what tempting drinks we have for your taste-buds. Tickets are £8 for th...
Welsh Sour: our traditional cocktail with a twist!
News, Cocktail, Welsh, whisky, whisky sourIt must be time to kick back and have a cocktail, surely? If we give you a recipe for one of our cocktails from the events, then you have every excuse to sit and daydream about it and then get home and make it yourself. Handy shoppin...
By George! We think London got it!
Events, News, Uncategorized, bourbon, Callum Gardner, Conway Hall, event, festival, Gupta, London, moonshine, scotch, Shine, Shine London, Whiskey, whisky, WildcatIt would have been appropriate to arrive at Conway Hall in our fair capital on 23rd April on the back of a dragon, but a Volkswagen van has more storage so we opted for a more sensible mode of transport. Welcoming new partners to the e...
Our new partners get the chance to Shine
News, bar, London, moonshine, partners, ShineWe teamed up with Shine London last event, and we loved them. Their moonshine is delicious, unusual and they fit our fun nights like that elusive jigsaw piece. We’re bringing them back to London on Saturday, so we wanted to focus on ...
Let’s find out more about Auchentoshan!
News, Auchentoshan, interview, scotch, whiskyWe have Auchentoshan at the festival in London on 23rd April and they are a new brand to the roster, so we wanted to learn more about them. We had a chat with Jane Ashley, their brand manager who elucidated on the brand. We’re lookin...
Have a Rob Roy at home, here’s our recipe!
News, Asyla, Cocktail, Cocktails, Compass Box, Rob Roy, SamWe love the Rob Roys that our cocktail maestro constructs for us (Sam of ABV Media, he’s a gem) and it’s annoying when you get home and want to recreate it but are not sure how, isn’t it? Well, let us solve your problem by sharing his ...
Music to drink to: Callum Gardner is coming to London!
News, Acoustic, Callum Gardner, Entertainment, London, MusicA huge part of our affairs is introducing you to great artists whilst you’re carousing your way through the evening. We’re delighted to welcome Callum Gardner to the London event, performing two sets throughout the evening. The first...
Three new brands for you to try at the London event!
News, Auchentoshan, brands, The Macallan, The Naked Grouse, whiskyWe have not one, not two, but three new brands to introduce you to at our London event in April. Not sure whether you want to commit to splashing out on some new tastes? Don’t worry: we don’t want you to, so they’ll all be free! Th...
What is a Whiskey Affair event like? Here’s your definitive answer.
News, ABV Media, Brighton, VideoIt’s difficult to describe exactly what our events are like to new people. We’re starting a new event, and while still in our primordial stage it can be a challenge to elaborate on what our nights entail. We work on a similar system to...
So, what is the difference between whisky and whiskey?
News, Uncategorized, American, Irish, Scottish, Whiskey, whiskyThat little vowel denotes a huge difference in not only origination but distilling processes in creating our favourite umbrella of drinks. We are asked frequently about our choice of spelling for the events, so we thought we’d look at th...
The Whiskey Affair: Brighton, Take 1
News, Balblair, Brighton, Hakushu, Noah's Mill, Paul John, Shine LondonSo, the affair was taken to Brighton in hopes of finding more than just a few flings. What did we stumble across? An abundance of like-minded people that we can visit again in the future, whilst we forged some relationships with new ...
May we introduce you to Josh Bevan if you have a moment, please?
News, Acoustic, Brighton, Josh Bevan, MusicOne of the most satisfying elements of The Whiskey Affair is sourcing the musical entertainment for the events. We have extensive contacts throughout the country in terms of music from our experience at the venue we originate from. N...
Pancake day – with whisky?
News, Pancake, recipeYes, you read that correctly. Pancake Day is a tradition that we all love to endorse but the staples can become bromidic over time. Here at The Whiskey Affair HQ we wanted to investigate a way of combining our passion for whisky with t...
Flaviar: The perfect way to discover new whiskies?
News, Uncategorized, bourbon, Flaviar, scotch, Whiskey, whiskyWe have teamed up with Flaviar to bring your attention to their services and what a fantastic benefits they have for the discerning spirit lover. They have a range of different packages depending on what you’re looking for including, a ...
Have a Japanese Breakfast with our tasty recipe!
News, Uncategorized, Cocktail, Japanese, Japanese Breakfast, WhiskeyThe second cocktail that was voted a firm favourite at London was the Japanese Breakfast. Our cocktail guru, Sam of ABV Media described it thus, “A twist on the gin-based Breakfast Martini, this version uses sweet marmalade and salty d...
The best Whiskey Affair London cocktail: at home?
News, Uncategorized, Amrut, Cocktails, Indian Espresso MartiniOne of the most popular cocktails at the London event was the Indian Espresso Martini. Our cocktail guru, Sam of ABV Media, made this consistently throughout the night and it was a definite favourite amongst the team as we were packing d...
New event! Brighton: Sat 20th Feb
News, ABV Media, Brighton, Events, Josh Bevan, Otherplace, Sam SidgwickWe’re kicking off 2016 with a bang and are delighted to announce that we are bringing the festival to Brighton at The Otherplace. The venue has been unbelievably accommodating and fits our ethos entirely, so we can’t wait to join forces ...
London Review 2015
News, Compass Box, Dead Bone Ramblers, Hana Laurie, Hudson Four, London, NomadSo, the dust has settled, the boxes have all been sorted, recovery and recuperation is complete and there is time to reflect upon our first event with the gift of hindsight. We had such a wonderful time bringing the event to London and m...