York Whisky Tasting

Give your stag do a shot of sophistication with whisky tasting. Aimed squarely at stag parties, this is a lighthearted but fascinating look at the world of whisky. Forget old duffers swirling glasses and blathering on about oaky aromas. A booze boffin will introduce you to the water of life in a fun and entertaining way, at a bar near York's famous Ouse Bridge. Brush up your trivia, enjoy a few drams of the good stuff and put your tasting skills to the test with a blindfold challenge!

Discover the difference between whisky and whiskey. Learn how to unlock flavours and aromas without looking like a pretentious toff. Whisky tasting is perfect for stag parties up for learning a bit about their favourite dram in a laid-back setting.

When you've heard the facts and discovered how to tell Irish from Scottish whiskey, it's time to step up and take the blind whisky tasting challenge! Match 6 whiskies to their tasting notes and become boffins.

Broaden your horizons, learn to appreciate the finer things in life, and get in training for a big stag night on Micklegate or The Quarter - York's more upmarket nightlife zone.

In a nutshell:

• Whisky tasting with a boffin
• York town centre bar
• Whiskey trivia
• Ice breakers
• 6 varieties of whisky
• Blind taste test