Unforgettable Whisky Tasting Experience in Pretoria

Discover the world of whisky from the comfort of your chosen venue. We bring a masterclass-style tasting to you, complete with captivating stories, premium glassware, and of course, exceptional whisky.

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Meet The Whisky Rebellion

The Whisky Rebellion is the creation of the Gunns, a clan of passionate storytellers and devoted spirit enthusiasts. With nearly two decades of experience, their journey has taken them to distilleries in the farthest corners of the globe, learning from master distillers and industry legends.
With The Whisky Rebellion events team, the Gunns have made it their mission to share this enthusiasm and expertise. They aim to dismantle the rules, challenge tradition, and release the elitism of the whisky world through bespoke tasting experiences that will change the way you drink it.

Everything Provided for Your Whisky Tasting Experience

Complete Professional Setup

Crystal glassware rental and elegant tasting mat décor
All essential whisky tasting equipment, including pipettes and nosing tools
Expert presentation with two decades of whisky wisdom
Complimentary travel within 40km of our Johannesburg office
Full setup and pack-up service for your venue

The Tasting Experience

Carefully selected premium spirits for your chosen tasting theme
Intriguing taste pairings to enhance each whisky’s character
Captivating stories and insights shared by local whisky experts
Interactive guidance through flavour profiles, sensory techniques, and tasting methods

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A Journey for the Senses

Our tastings are more than just pouring drinks; they're an unforgettable experience. We create moments brimming with fun and information, designed to leave a lasting impression on your memory, whether you're a curious novice or a seasoned connoisseur.

Engage Your Senses

Prepare for a sensory exploration as we reveal the intricate dance between flavour and aroma. You'll learn the science behind how your brain interprets these beautiful golden drams.

Stories in Every Sip

Listen to captivating anecdotes from our distillery visits around the globe. We share tales from the tallest to the smallest stills and intriguing facts about whisky production.

Ultimate Convenience

We bring the entire setup to your chosen venue in Pretoria. From the glassware to the whisky itself, we supply everything needed for an unforgettable journey.

A Session Tailored to You

Every tasting is crafted for both newcomers and whisky experts. We pride ourselves on creating an engaging and informative atmosphere that welcomes everyone.

Choose Your Tasting Adventure

We offer a variety of curated themes to guide your tasting journey. Each one offers a unique exploration of the world of whisky.

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Sexy Scottish Singles

4 single malts from the independent state of Scotland. A reverent salute to an exquisite range of independently imported, boutique single malts.

Mystic Dragon

5 Whiskies. We take you on a journey East where countries like Japan, Taiwan, India and others are creating award winning whiskies.

Fight Night

6 whiskies that punch above their weight from these two power-house whisky producing nations.

East vs. West

With world whisky awards falling onto both hemispheres, here is a chance for you to experience them both represented on one mat – 3 exquisite examples from both sides.

Windows To The World

6 whiskies from 6 different countries, including Japan & Taiwan

Speakeasy

4 – 6 whiskies or spirits from our back-room collection. We won’t tell you how we got our hands on them even if you ask very politely.

The Wonders Of Whisky

4 whiskies that serve as an excellent introduction to the “water of life”,
by no means lacking in quality though.

4 Whiskies From The U.S of A

This theme gives a nod to the wild, wide, west of the vast and often misunderstood world of American whiskies.

A Word from a Fellow Rebel

"There will always be whisky snobs; members of the old guard who drink their whisky just-so, and think everyone else is wrong about everything. But there’s a rebellion afoot – a movement designed to breathe new life into whisky and all its traditions, rules, myths and magic; a movement that invites everyone to the whisky-fueled party."

– Belinda Rose-Innes

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Additional Services and Options

Interactive Workshops

Whisky Blending Workshop: Create your unique blend and take home your own bottle (minimum 15 participants).

Gin Infusion Workshop: Craft your own botanical gin fusion, bottled and ready to enjoy (minimum 15 participants).

TWR BOX – Whisky Tasting at Home

Prefer to host your whisky tasting at home? Our "Tasting-in-a-Box" delivers everything you need, guided by an expert via a pre-recorded online presentation.

Virtual Whisky Tasting Presentations

Ideal for remote teams, we can provide whisky tasting kits to individual participants and present live via MS Teams or Zoom.

Liberate Your Palate

Ready to host an unforgettable event? Let us bring the world of whisky to you.

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