masterclass-whisky-un-tour-decosse-2026-10-15

Regions covered Islay — peat, iodine, medicinal: Scotland's most divisive whiskies Speyside — the region with the highest density of distilleries, home to fruity malts and sherry casks Highlands — the largest and therefore most varied territory: from floral to full-bodied Campbeltown — three surviving distilleries from a fallen capital, a distinctive saline style What you take away The distinction between a single malt and a blend, what barley, water, peat and cask each contribute, how to read a label — age, strength, cask strength, unfiltered cold — and why some bottles cost three times the price of others. The tasting is commented region by region, with direct comparison. Practical information Group: maximum 12 people Included: the whiskies tasted and a board of cured meats and cheeses Level: no prerequisites, beginners welcome