Renowned for its extensive whiskey collection, The Bar at The Athenaeum promises a sumptuous setting for a unique whiskey tasting. Hosted by our very own barman, Giovanni Castorina, our one hour masterclasses include four 25ml whiskies, complete with perfectly-paired cheeses.

We offer three tiers of masterclasses; sample menus are included below, although please note – these are subject to change.

DISCOVER WHISKEY | £45 PER PERSON 

• Nikka Black Malt & Double Gloucester Cheese
• Redbreast Lusteau Edition & Wigmore Cheese
• Willet’s Bourbon & Lancashire Bomb
• Dalmore Cigar Malt & Beenleigh Blue Cheese

ESSENTIAL SCOTTISH | £75 PER PERSON

• Balvenie Double Wood (17 yrs) & Ragstone Cheese
• Hazelburn (8yrs) & Tunworth Cheese
• Cutty Sark (25yrs) & Devon Blue Cheese
• Lagavulin Distillers Edition & Westcombe Cheddar

PRESTIGE | £150 PER PERSON

• Islay of Whisky OC2 & Dorstone Cheese
• Highland Park (25yrs) & Durrus Cheese
• Hibiky (17yrs) & Stichelton Cheese
• Ardbeg Supernova (2009) & Kirkham’s Lancashire

All masterclasses are available Sunday – Thursday, 12 – 9pm and Friday – Saturday, 12 – 7pm.

EMAIL TO BOOK

or call 020 7640 3333