{"product_id":"license-to-distil-virtual-whisky-tasting","title":"License to Distil Virtual Whisky Tasting","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFriday 3rd July 19:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"361\"\u003eIn 1823, the Excise Act changed whisky forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"410\"\u003eBy making legal distillation more accessible, this landmark legislation ushered in a new era for Scotch whisky. In the years that followed, distilleries across Scotland applied for licences and laid the foundations for the industry we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"658\"\u003eJoin us for License to Distil, a guided virtual tasting featuring six exceptional whiskies from distilleries founded in 1824 — the first full year after this historic act came into force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"851\"\u003eAs we taste through six remarkable drams, we’ll uncover the stories of these pioneering distilleries and explore how one change in the law helped transform Scotch whisky from an illicit trade into a world-renowned spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1074\"\u003eExpect fascinating history, delicious drams, and plenty of whisky geekery along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003ePerfect for history lovers, whisky enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys discovering the stories behind the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine up\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eLiving Souls Balmenach 22 year old\u003cbr\u003eFettercairn 16 year old\u003cbr\u003eGlenlivet 12 year old\u003cbr\u003eSignatory Secret Speyside \"M\" 17 year old\u003cbr\u003eBattlehill MiltonDuff 12 year old\u003cbr\u003eLongrow 2026 Cage bottle (to pay homage to the original Longrow distillery)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour Tasting Pack Includes:\u003cbr\u003e6x25ml whisky samples\u003cbr\u003eA Placemat (including Zoom info)\u003cbr\u003e1 x Nairns Oatcakes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe host our tastings on Zoom so pleas e leave an email address so we can send the meeting invite to you (you will also find this info on the placemat in your tasting pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the evening we will present the drams, telling you a little bit about each one and where it comes from, with plenty of time for tasting notes too! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe can't wait to see you there - Sláinte!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou must be over 18 to join this tasting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grail - Doune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43530977607739,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1061\/7147\/files\/LicensetoDistilshopify.png?v=1779294956","url":"https:\/\/thegrailtastings.myshopify.com\/products\/license-to-distil-virtual-whisky-tasting","provider":"The Grail Tastings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}