HOTELS & VENUES
Exceptional venues create unforgettable stays. Exceptional experiences give guests a reason to return.
Exceptional Hospitality Deserves Exceptional Experiences
Today's guests expect more than a comfortable room or a beautiful venue—they're looking for experiences they'll remember long after they've returned home.
At Barrel & Bond, we partner with hotels, country houses and venues across the UK to deliver professionally hosted whisky experiences that complement your hospitality, delight your guests and create another reason to visit again.
Hosted by Jonny, an SQA-certified whisky host, every tasting is relaxed, engaging and thoughtfully tailored to suit your venue, your guests and your brand.
Perfect for:
• Boutique hotels
• Luxury country houses
• Guest experience packages
• Seasonal events
• Whisky weekends
• Private dining
• VIP guest experiences
• Christmas events
• Member evenings
• Public ticketed events
Whether you're introducing a one-off experience or building a regular events programme, every tasting is designed to enhance your existing hospitality offering.
The Experience
Every venue has its own atmosphere.
Every experience is designed around one simple goal:
Creating memorable moments your guests will talk about long after they've checked out.
Guests are welcomed into a relaxed, interactive tasting where whisky becomes the starting point for conversation, storytelling and discovery.
No intimidating tasting notes.
No lectures.
Just exceptional whisky, carefully selected food pairings and an experience that feels perfectly at home within your venue.
Every experience includes:
• Professionally hosted by an SQA-certified whisky host
• Carefully curated premium whiskies
• Thoughtfully selected food pairings
• Fascinating stories behind every dram
• Flexible formats tailored to your venue
• Fully managed events from start to finish
• Suitable for complete beginners and whisky enthusiasts alike
Choose Your Journey
The Caledonian Express: Explore Scotland's legendary whisky regions and discover the landscapes, traditions and craftsmanship behind every dram.
Around the World in 80 Drams: Compare exceptional whiskies from across the globe and discover how different cultures have shaped the modern whisky industry.
Spirits of Time: A fascinating storytelling experience exploring the history, characters and remarkable moments that have shaped whisky through the centuries.
Every journey is tailored around your guests and the atmosphere you'd like to create.
Meet Your Host
Growing up in Scotland, whisky has always been part of Jonny's heritage.
Today, he delivers premium whisky experiences across the UK, helping hotels and venues create unforgettable guest experiences through exceptional whisky, engaging storytelling and relaxed conversation.
His philosophy is simple:
Every guest should feel welcome.
Every conversation should be encouraged.
Every experience should leave people with memories worth sharing.
Let's Create Something Memorable Together
Whether you're looking to introduce exclusive guest experiences, seasonal events or build a long-term partnership, Barrel & Bond would be delighted to work with you.
Together, let's create experiences your guests will remember—and recommend.
Take time. Share a dram. Make memories.
Looking for More Inspiration?
Our Executive Guide provides an overview of our experiences.
If you'd like to explore our full Editorial Guide, including detailed journey descriptions, planning advice and inspiration, we'd be delighted to send you a complimentary copy.
Request Your Complimentary Guide Below