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Exclusive Whisky Tasting Events [email protected] +44 (0) 7939035389 Simply Whisky has created an event around experiencing the taste sensation of Scotch whisky. Let us entertain your clients with an interactive whisky tasting experience tailor-made to suit their interest and budget. The tasting can form part of a larger event; or it can be the event itself. With our passion for Scotland and whisky, and with our unique approach clients will enjoy a fun, memorable tasting and learning experience. © Natalia Skobeeva What Makes Our Event Different Whisky Library service at time of booking - Direct telephone consultation with one of our whisky experts who will recommend the best selection of whiskies for your taste, budget and experience Interactive material including table mats, banners, books, presentation and tasting notes to take away Special whisky tasting glasses to keep Commemorate the event by engraving the tasting glasses with a special logo or message Cheese and chocolate, selected to compliment your whisky Music, poetry, tall tales, whisky facts, peat and barley from source Advice on where to purchase the whiskies tasted and additional Lasting up to two hours the tasting includes four to six different whiskies, from the whiskies to try award winning to the rare and exclusive limited bottles* Try whisky cocktails for an exotic taste sensation with our top Clients Include bartenders Be adventurous and try haggis; a traditional Scottish delicacy Enjoy Scottish ceilidh dancing after the whisky tasting with a live drum and pipe band © Matthew W Smith Our Whisky Experts Our whisky experts Simon W Roser and Franchi T Ferla are passionate Scotsmen and whisky connoisseurs who have spent the last 10 years researching hundreds of Scottish, American, Irish, Indian, European, Antipodean and Japanese whiskies to be able to bring you a wealth of knowledge and information. Simon and Franchi have ignited a passion for single malt whisky in over 4,000 people, working for a diverse range of clients including BlackRock, buzz band MGMT (Management), the China Britain Business Council, designer clothing brand Core Spirit, Citi, the BBC and Scottish Enterprise, whilst also performing whisky tastings at weddings. They appeared at Ewan McGregor's Not Another Burns Night in London spouting Burns poetry, ran a masterclass at Whisky Live in Cyprus before training sales staff at whisky distributor Vassos Eliades, and took TWE Whisky Show guests on a special effects based journey into Space for a blind tasting. They have also delivered a whisky tasting for H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, and thoroughly enjoy their role as judges for the World Whiskies Awards. Simply Whisky were hired to publicise the movie 'The Angels Share', and have captured the attention of the following publications * Simply Whisky provides whisky, whisky glasses, chocolate, cheese, and can advise on the room and / or seating plan as standard. They can also provide bartenders, cocktail mixologists, a mobile bar, canapés, a Scottish drum and pipe band, ceilidh band or a dance band as extras. Exclusive Whisky Tasting Events [email protected] +44 (0) 7939035389 "Simon and Franchi rip up the rulebook with a wild-eyed, gleeful anarchic joy, and one can't help but be swept along. Everything they do is different, even when it's the same. Simply Whisky events are exciting, it's that simple." - Tim Forbes, Whisky Writer Past Simply Whisky Events: Whisky tasting for Burberry at their menswear store in Knightsbridge, London in support of a book launch by city banker Alex Buchanan. Our brief included selecting Scottish, Indian and Japanese whiskies to match specially prepared fish, meat and vegetable based canapes. Delectable. Very special Simply Whisky Library Club event for our valued members - Were Simply Whisky and Iberica London the first to successfully match Spanish Tapas with Scottish Single Malt Whisky? Two mini-masterclasses at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show in which guests were gently introduced to blended, single grain and single malt whiskies before being taken on a sensory special effects based journey into Space for a blind tasting that culminated in a strip tease and the appearance of members of the Star Trek cast. In-house whisky tasting event for 50 staff of global investment management group, BlackRock. Whiskies included Ballantine's, Balvenie, Old Pulteney, Dalmore, Littlemill and Ardbeg. Tastes were heightened with liquorice chocolates from Baruzzo and a specially selected parmesan cheese. Simon and Franchi of Simply Whisky delivered a St Andrew's gala banquet haggis address to H.S.H. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, and invited guests at the Hermitage hotel in Monte Carlo. Simon was also drumming in The Balvenie Band who provided the musical entertainment. Private whisky tasting with branded whisky glassware for 40 senior financial services executives on behalf of Thomson Reuters in London's Gauthier Soho restaurant. © Natalia Skobeeva © Natalia Skobeeva Testimonials “Simon and Franchi really made our client evening a huge success. Their knowledge is exceptional, and their enthusiasm infectious. Our guests warmed to them immediately and thoroughly enjoyed themselves as a result – even the ones who professed to be non-whisky drinkers! A great blend of education and entertainment. I would recommend them to anyone.” Steve Cox, Marketing Director, JCDecaux Airport “Simon and Franchi are a truly entertaining duo who filled the evening with laughter, stories and of course, our glasses! They are both very professional throughout the tasting and impressively attentive to our needs and sensitivities. The whisky selection was well suited and we had the opportunity to taste some of the finest whiskies imaginable. We pass our gratitude and would certainly have them back.” Tasmyn Strick, Votive Communications Ltd “After a long day of presentations, Simply Whisky was just what our delegates needed to unwind and socialise with one another. The guys both informed and entertained the delegates, who stayed longer than they intended just to ensure they didn’t miss out on tasting the exceptional whisky that was available! A big thank you to all those involved!” Rachel Adams, Marketing Director EMEA, OpenX As knowledgeable as they were entertaining, Simon and Franchi helped create a fantastic atmosphere that added a unique and memorable dimension to the event. Guests, regardless of their own whisky knowledge, found them highly amusing and easily accessible. I would strongly recommend anyone wanting to add an alternative and charismatic theme to any event to try out the boys at Simply Whisky!" Henry Bott, Business Development Executive, CBBC Reviews (click to open).