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A Spooky Scotchtober: In-Person Scotch Whisky Tasting with Benriach

  • Crimson DC 627 H Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20001 United States (map)
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It’s that time of year! We're not talking about pumpkin spice: we're talking about Scotchtober! To celebrate the season, the Whiskey Library is partnering with Speyside distillery Benriach to bring you a spooky-good in-person tasting of their new lineup.

In this guided tasting, the Whiskey Library team will walk participants through the Benriach 10 Year, Smoky 10 Year, 12 Year, and the Smoky 12 Year — as well as some very special and limited bottles. We've worked some Whiskey Library magic (just in time for Halloween) and will offer the Benriach Smoke Season and either the 25-or 30-year expressions. Epic, right!?

Join us in person on Monday October 25 us at 7:00pm at Crimson in downtown Washington, DC for an amazing tasting. Your $25 ticket includes entry to the event, a tasting pour of every whisky in the tasting, and small bites.

Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, only 20 seats are available — buy your ticket now to make sure you don't miss out.


Meet the educators

Brian Thompson

Brian Thompson is co-founder of the Whiskey Library. Brian has been leading whiskey education events since 2014.

Brian's whiskey collection includes over 300 unique bottles, focusing on both Scotch and American whiskies. Brian has collaborated with over a dozen major brands in the industry, ranging from BenRiach, Laphroaig, Arran, The Macallan, and Compass Box to Heaven Hill Distillery, Old Forester, Jack Daniels, Whistle Pig and Beam Suntory. He has helped design special custom blends, led numerous tastings, and worked with each of their teams on various events.

If he isn’t sampling something new or working with clients to help them stock their private collections, Brian is probably sitting by a fire with a few open bottles telling stories.


Earlier Event: August 25
Whiskey Sour Day Happy Hour