Christmas: Drinks Masterclasses
Fentimans Botanical Brewing
10.45 Saturday 5th December & Sunday 6th DecemberFentimans will show how they can turn negative impressions of fizzy drinks on their head, with the use of 100% natural ingredients, botanical brewing and slow fermentation with herbs. The masterclass will unlock the sediment for superior refreshment.
Rose Murray Brown Wine Tasting Masterclass
11.45 Saturday 5th December - Wines of Chile
13.45 Saturday 5th December - Wines of Rioja
These fun, informal classes will get you excited about wine. Classes will be an introduction to tasting, designed to demystify the world of wine and giving you the confidence to choose, buy, collect and talk about wine.
Spencerfield Whisky Tasting Masterclass
12.45 Saturday 5th December & 11.45 Sunday 6th DecemberThe team at Spencerfield will share their passion for whisky, showcasing their individual, unusual, finest-quality Sheep Dip and Pig Nose whiskies.
Party Wines versus Dinner Party Wines
12.45 Sunday 6th DecemberThe team at Spencerfield will share their passion for whisky, showcasing their individual, unusual, finest-quality Sheep Dip and Pig Nose whiskies.
Regis Whisky Mad
13.45 Sunday 6th December
The enthusiasts at Regis Whisky Mad promis a masterclass that is as novel and exciting as the corporate entertainment they offer.
Scotch Whisky Tasting Masterclass
14.45 Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December
Hosted by “Keepers of the Quaich” Susan Morrison (Saturday) and Julie Trevisan Hunter (Sunday) from the Scotch Whisky Experience. Test your abilities in unlocking some of the secrets behind single malt Scotch whisky with our whisky “aromas”, as they explain why each whisky has its own unique flavour and character. Enjoy a nosing and tasting of two contrasting whiskies from some of Scotland’s far flung distilleries and start your own journey to discover the perfect dram.
Wine tasting masterclasses with Charles Metcalfe
15.45 Saturday 5th December - Wines of Spain
15.45 Sunday 6th December - Wines of Portugal
Charles Metcalfe is one of the best-known, most spontaneous and amusing wine critics in Britain. In his wine-tasting masterclass you will learn how to taste wine, understand more about the wines you are tasting and look at the different grape varieties, gaining a better understanding of wine in general and more confidence when making your wine choices.
Wines from Spain is a promotional body for Spanish wines. Working to increase the awareness of Spanish wines, it's primary objective is to promote a better understanding and appreciation of Spain's wonderful diverse wine offer here in the UK. For further information visit www.winesfromspainuk.com
Cocktail Mixology
16.45 Saturday 5th December & Sunday 6th December
Led by award winning mixologist Sam Kershaw of Rick's bar, Edinburgh, which was named one of the coolest 25 hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller in 2006. Sam will demonstrate the techniques of mixology and explain the lingo, then mix up some cocktails with a little help from you.
Hampton Court
Royal Palace, Hampton Court
May 29 30 31 2010
Leeds
Roundhay Park
July 2 3 4 2010
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival
August 13 14 15 2010
Oxford
South Parks
August 28 29 30 2010