The Seven Hills Whisky Festival is taking over The Steamworks in Sheffield for one day only – the perfect opportunity for whisky lovers and novices alike to experience a day of taste testing and masterclasses.
With 200 whiskies to sample, there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. Highlights include offerings from iconic distilleries such as Singleton, Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Clynelish. Additionally, the festival aims to showcase whiskies from emerging distilleries, bringing them to the forefront of the whisky scene.
Taking place on Saturday, October 5, it will bring together Sheffield’s seven hills with Dufftown’s seven stills to celebrate the Sheffield landscape and Speyside’s whisky history. A fruitful collaboration with retail partner Mitchell’s Wine Merchants – the city’s premium wine, whisky and spirit shop – has helped bring the event to life.
The festival will take place at the Steamworks event space, just off London Road.
The expert-led masterclasses will provide an opportunity to delve deep into the world of whisky, learning more about its history, production and various tasting techniques.
Throughout the day, there will be a variety of street food stalls to peruse, not to mention a dedicated oyster bar. Music from live DJs will add a vibrant atmosphere to the whole festival experience, with tunes spanning the decades.
Along with your ticket, festivalgoers will receive a free Glencairn whisky glass to take home as a memento, as well as a ‘Dream Dram’ token. The token can be used to sample a super-premium bottle of whisky worth around £200.
You can let the festival fun carry on at home by purchasing a gift from the on-site bottle shop or merchandise stand.
Tickets are on sale now from £45, or save £10 by opting for a 2-for-£80 deal. Tickets can be purchased from the festival’s website: www.sevenhillswhiskyfestival.co.uk.
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