Whisky tastings without the intimidation

Cask to Task is about making whisky approachable, social, and enjoyable.
No jargon. No snobbery. No pressure to know anything in advance.

I host relaxed whisky tastings built for curious drinkers, beginners, and anyone who wants to understand whisky without feeling out of place.

Whether it is your first dram or your fiftieth, you are welcome.

Most whisky tastings are designed for people who already know a lot.
Cask to Task is designed for everyone else.

These sessions are:

relaxed and social
 

beginner friendly
 

story driven
 

educational without being heavy
 

focused on enjoyment, not showing off knowledge
 

Whisky is the starting point.
Conversation, curiosity, and shared experience are the goal.

You are in the right place if:

whisky tastings feel intimidating
 

you want to learn without being judged
 

you enjoy stories as much as flavours
 

you prefer relaxed evenings over formal events
 

you want to understand whisky properly, not memorise tasting notes
 

You do not need experience.
You do not need the right vocabulary.
You just need curiosity.

An introduction to whisky that makes sense.
What it is, how it is made, how to taste it, and how to enjoy it without overthinking.

Exploring whisky through places, styles, and stories.
Scotland and beyond. Japan, India, Australia, and more.

Perfect for friends, small groups, birthdays, or anyone who wants a memorable evening without formality.

In partnership with licensed bars, using their whisky selection.
I host, guide, and tell the stories. The venue handles the whisky.

Small groups
 

Relaxed pace
 

Guided tasting and storytelling
 

Plenty of time for questions
 

No pressure to like everything
 

There are no wrong opinions.
If you like it, you like it.
If you do not, that is fine too.

I have spent nearly 20 years in hospitality, working with whisky from behind the bar rather than behind a desk.

Over the years, I noticed the same thing again and again.
People are curious about whisky, but feel excluded by how it is presented.

Cask to Task exists to change that.

My approach is simple:

explain things clearly
 

keep it human
 

use humour
 

focus on experience, not ego
 

This is whisky as it should be. Shared, social, and enjoyable.

Because whisky does not need gatekeepers.
Because learning should feel welcoming.
Because good stories make great drams better.
Because no one should feel stupid ordering a drink.

Interested in a tasting, private event, or upcoming sessions?

Get in touch and let’s talk.
No pressure. No obligation.