Signature
Four whiskies
- Relaxed and social
- A journey from lighter to more complex styles
- The perfect introduction for the whisky curious
Whisky tells a story.
Most of it goes unheard without the right guide. JR Whisky brings Scotland's finest drams to your suite, dining room or clubhouse, with the history and the craft behind every glass.
A private, hosted tasting
Unhurried and conversation led. We come to you, set up, pour and guide your guests through Scotland's great whisky regions.
- Your group
- A private session for any group size
- Your time
- Unhurried and fully hosted, never rushed
- Your venue
- Your suite, private dining room or clubhouse
- A guided journey across the regions, from sherried Speyside to coastal Islay.
- Stories from the distilleries, the cask yards and the blending room floor.
- An intimate format built around conversation, not a lecture.
- Every dram chosen to reveal something your guests won't expect.
Three tastings
Each tasting moves from lighter styles to deeper, more complex whiskies. Choose the one that suits your guests and your occasion.
Premium
Five whiskies
18 yrs
- Includes an 18 year old whisky
- Higher calibre, harder to find bottlings
- Deeper insight into cask selection and flavour
Luxury
Five whiskies
18 yrs
30 yrs
- Includes an 18 year old and a 30 year old
- Hand picked from some of Scotland's most sought after casks
- A closing dram chosen personally by your host
Priced per guest. Tell us about your group and we'll send full details.
Make it your own
Fully bespoke
Every dram chosen for your group, built around your tastes, your occasion and your story.
Private bottling
Commission your own bottling with your own label and cask selection. A keepsake that outlasts the evening.
Your host, John Robertson
Over 20 years inside the Scotch whisky industry, sourcing rare casks and working alongside some of Scotland's finest distilleries and master distillers.
This isn't background knowledge. It's lived experience, and it's what turns a good dram into one your guests will talk about for years.
- Independent Bottler of the YearIcons of Whisky Scotland 2025
- Diploma in Single Malt Scotch WhiskyProfessionally qualified
- Founder of Whisky52The UK's largest whisky subscription club
- Independent bottlerSome of Scotland's rarest casks
Beyond the tasting
Looking for a particular bottle, training for your team, or an expert eye on your bar or collection? That's what the whisky concierge is for.
Book a private tasting
Availability is limited. Send a few details and John will reply personally, usually within a day. Staying at one of our partner hotels or estates? Your concierge can arrange everything for you.
Or email directly
hello@jrwhisky.co.uk