Whisky Week returns

Scotland's whisky scene will take centre stage from 20 August as Whisky Week returns.

Running until 13 September, the festival invites whisky lovers to discover Scotland's thriving whisky culture through specially curated menus, exclusive drams and unique experiences, while celebrating the country's world-renowned whisky bars, distilleries and producers.

Whisky Week Edinburgh is from 3-13 September, Whisky Week Glasgow is from 27 August till 6 September and Whisky Week Aberdeen runs from 20-30 August.

Unlike traditional whisky festivals, Whisky Week doesn't take place in a single venue. Instead, visitors explore a trail of participating bars, with each one partnering with a different distillery or whisky brand to offer its own exclusive festival menu. 

Festival partners include Glenfiddich, Springbank, Glengoyne, Glen Moray, Kingsbarns, Kilchoman, Wemyss Malts, Caol Ila and Tamnavulin, alongside a line-up of independent Scotch whisky producers showcasing the diversity of Scotland's whisky industry.

Gregor Sey, co-founder of Whisky Week, said: "Whisky has always been about more than what's in the glass. It's about the people you share it with, the stories behind every dram and the venues that bring Scotland's whisky culture to life. Whisky Week was built around a simple idea: people we like, in places we like, with a drink we love.

"Whether you're a lifelong whisky enthusiast or trying your first dram, Whisky Week is about discovering something new, supporting brilliant venues and enjoying great whisky in great company. We hope people leave having found a new favourite dram, a new favourite venue and a few great stories to take home with them."

Every participating venue will offer at least one dram for £5 or less, while Whisky Week wristband holders can access exclusive festival menus, tastings, tours and whisky experiences throughout the festival.

www.whiskyweek.co.uk

Pictured left-right, Charlie Bain and Gregor Sey, organisers of Whisky Week