2023 CHRISTMAS FOOD AND DRINK EXPERIENCES GUIDE
Looking for the perfect gift this Christmas? Look no further than gifting food and drink experiences to your loved ones. Skip the traditional presents and instead treat them to an unforgettable culinary adventure. Whether it's a cooking class where they can master new techniques, a whisky tasting session to indulge their senses, or a gourmet dinner at a top-notch restaurant, these experiences create lasting memories. Not only do they give the gift of delicious flavours, but they also provide opportunities for bonding, learning, and discovering new tastes. So, ditch the common gifts and surprise your friends and family with immersive food and drink experiences that will leave them with a taste of joy this festive season.
tipsy midgie whisky & chocolate pairing
Whisky Bar of the Year 2023! Using only distillery edition and unique single malts to pair with fine Scottish chocolates, Colin (2023 Whisky Guru) will pair 5 delicious drams with exciting results to contrast, compliment and challenge the palate.
Cost - £40.00pp
TIPSY MIDGIE DISTILLERY DISCOVERY
Most Thursday evenings, they host Distillery Discovery events showcasing a different distillery, hosted by Brand Ambassadors or Master Blenders. You can expect 5 excemptional drams.
Cost £20.00pp
TASTING SCOTLAND DAYS OUT
Scotland’s leading luxury tour specialists in food, drink & culinary travel and tasting events. Brenda will create a bespoke Scottish experience just for you.
Prices vary.
EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF FOOD & WINE
Wow your family and friends this Christmas by taking a Christmas cookery, bakery or canape class. Or if that’s too soon, sign up for a one day class or a course in the new year.
Prices vary.
BOOZY BRUSHES
Set your creativity free at one of Boozy Brushes sip and paint parties. Held in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Price - £27.00pp
Sarah Rankin Cooks
2022 Masterchef finalist, catch Sarah at a restaurant pop-up or her own Supper Club. Join her socials and snap up those tickets for one of her dining experiences!
Prices vary.
lind and lime tour
Tour, tasting, bottle filling and cocktail making. A really fun way to spend an afternoon and enjoy some G&T too!
Price - £25.00pp
inside out scones
Scone Masterclass for 2, all wrapped ready to give or can be set via email. Dates and times to suit. Enjoy tea/coffee and scones whilst yours bakes!
Price £70.00 for 2 people
wine events scotland
Regular Live & Zoom wine tastings and fairs. Learn about wine from Lidl’s range to Champagne.
Prices vary.
spirit & spice with ghillie basan
Join Ghillie at her Cairngorms home for whisky and food tasting, foraging, cooking classes and much more!
Prices vary
ERRICHEL HOUSE, ABERFELDY
Scottish Charcuterie & Scottish Cheese Tasting Experiences. 10 separate tastings of 5 different products, with, and without deli accompaniments.
Price £18.00pp