Southport Whisky Festival 2021
A massive thank you to all of you who came and made the festival a huge success!
Participants
We were delighted to have some of the biggest names in whisky joining us at the festival!
Festival Schedule
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| Thursday 29th July | 7:30pm Parkinson's Charity Tasting with Iain McAlister - Master Distiller at Glen Scotia Online Tasting |
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| Friday 30th July | 7pm Members-Only Welcome to SWC (at Remedy Churchtown and 'The Mash') |
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| Saturday 31st July | From 12noon Whisky Treasure Trail (various venues Southport town centre) |
7pm Stramash at Remedy Lord Street (with music, food and whisky) |
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| Sunday 1st August | 7:30pm Distell Festival Finale Tasting with Master Distiller Brendon MaCarron Online Tasting |
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Thursday 29th July
Parkinson's Charity Tasting with Iain McAlister - Master Distiller at Glen Scotia
You get a bottle of Glen Scotia Victoriana and a tasting pack for the event, then join us online
Friday 30th July
Southport Whisky Festival 2021 Members Party
Get your ticket for Friday's exclusive members-only event...
Buy now!
Saturday 31st July
Whisky Treasure Trail - from 12noon @ Multiple Venues
You will need to register at The Guest House on Union Street any time from 12noon where you will receive your Treasure Trail Map and George Grant will welcome you with a complimentary dram (or two) of Glenfarclas to set you on your way.
At such time as you arrive at Remedy Lord Street, further complimentary drams from the whisky company based there will await you.
At each of the other venues indicated, you will be required to present your map and pay the bartender £4 to access the whisky treasure held within.
Book your place on the Whisky Treasure Trail...
Stramash - 7:30pm @ Remedy Lord Street
On Saturday evening we look forward to welcoming you to Remedy Lord Street for the Stramash!
There will be music, food, and of course... whisky!
Sunday 1st August
Distell Festival Finale Tasting with Master Distiller Brendon MaCarron
Order your bottle of Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask, add a free tasting pack, and then join us online
The festival exclusives...
As in previous festivals we've worked hard to secure some festival exclusive bottlings!
We are delighted to present; a 7yo 100 Proof Glenfarclas and a world first Single Cask, Peated Single Grain from Loch Lomond!
The Festival Team
Huge thanks to the team for all their hard work behind the scenes to turn the idea of the Southport Whisky Festival into a reality...
Victor Porter (The Boss)
Southport Whisky Club
Ringleader, the brains behind the festival and the guy who makes things happen.
southportwhisky.co.ukChris Lodge (Distribution & Logistics)
Managing Director Manor Lodge Food
30 years experience in wholesale food distribution. No real favourite distillery but a big fan of old grains.
manorlodgefood.comMax Gilbert (Hosting & Infrastructure)
Software Engineer
Loves developing, exploring and drinking Glen Scotia whisky.
thewhiskyexplorer.co.ukNigel Misson (Shopkeeper & Back End Development)
Chief Technical Officer at Epro
When not creating great software, I love drinking whisky, cooking curry and travelling to India. Ideal job is CTO (Chief Tasting Officer) for PaulJohn in Goa.
LinkedInPeter Hunt (Stock Control & Packing Expert)
Whisky Enthusiast and Blogger
The world's biggest Càrn Mòr fan!
uk_whiskyJohn Watkinson (Crayon Crew)
Graphic Designer
& Whisky Photographer
Lives to be creative. Huge fan of Glen Scotia and Caol Ila
thewhiskyimage.com