BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.1.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25202@xyzbrighton.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T193733Z URL:https://xyzbrighton.com/events/brighton-whisky-weekend/ SUMMARY:Brighton Whisky Weekend DESCRIPTION:Join us for the main event of the weekend – a global gatherin g of whisky wonders from brands big\, small\, stylish\, quirky and cool (t his is Brighton after all !). Explore over 30 exhibitors on display (some representing multiple brands) meaning more whisky in one room than pebbles on Brighton beach* (*this may be hyperbole\, we’ll let you judge). Need less to say\, you’ll be able to sip your way around fascinating brands a nd hear directly from passionate producers as you savour their creations i n your very own branded whisky glass.\n\nTickets Include:\n\n Branded fes tival whisky glass (yours to keep)\n ALL drams on offer on the day – no “under the counter” secrets\, dream-drams or tokens needed here\, wha t you see is what you get\n Access to the on-site whisky shop\n Access t o multiple food and drink vendors\n Access to the bar and break-out area\ n\nWe’ll be running two sessions this year:\n\nSession One: 12-3pm (Ses sion Two: 4-7pm)\n\nThis is so you can enjoy the festival experience and t ake part in the many other events taking place across the weekend. You’r e welcome to purchase tickets to both sessions\, just be advised we will h ave the right to refuse entry to anyone considered drunk on entry\, so if you do this – take it easy during session one and grab some food and a c offee during the break so you get back in. It’s also a great break for t he brands so they can share their drams and their chat with renewed vigour in session two.\n\nFirst Whisky Festival? What to expect:\n\n A lot of f un for starters\n Friendly brand ambassadors\, distillers and founders ea ger to tell you their origin story\, production approach and how they best enjoy their whisky\n A range of drams of all strengths\, styles and flav ours (a great way to find your perfect whisky through a process of elimina tion)\n Loads of water to keep you hydrated (bring a refillable bottle)\n Spittoons – these are here for you to pour away any dram you don’t w ant to finish – there’s no judgement and you won’t offend anyone pou ring away liquid to keep yourself sober and ready for your next dram\n Ou r friendly volunteers will also be on hand to answer questions or provide advice (And of course we’ll have security and first aid too\, should the y be required to assist)\n\nCheck back here or our social channels for ann ouncements on brands\, sponsors\, city-wide events and more!\n\nOver 18’ s only (obviously) and Challenge 25 in place\, so if you are lucky enough to be asked for ID\, consider it a compliment! No children (even babes in arms) and no pets (we’d say dogs\, but we saw a bloke with a parrot on t he promenade last week so better to be safe). \n\nWe’re a welcoming\, f riendly and inclusive event and as such have a zero tolerance policy on any physical or verbal abuse\, derogatory or inappropriate language. The s afety and enjoyment of you\, our staff and exhibitors is our utmost priori ty. If you feel at all uncomfortable please find one of our team and we’ ll help you out and deal with each situation sensitively and promptly (bri nging in security to support where needed). Whisky is a wonderful thing\, but people are even better\, so be kind and considerate to those around yo u and help everyone enjoy the experience together. \n\nPlease also take c are of yourself and those you attend with\, you’re the best judge of you r own and your friend’s limits so help us to help you have a great day b y drinking lots of water (&\; encouraging others to do so)\, eat well\, stop for a break and a chat every now and then and if someone is slurring their words or getting a bit wobbly – take them aside for a break and a way from the temptation of more drams! Thank you for your cooperation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://xyzbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/ 04/Brighton_Whisky_Weekend_Logo-02.png CATEGORIES:Food & Drink LOCATION:The Old Market\, 11A Upper Market St\, Brighton and Hove\, England \, BN3 1AS\, United Kingdom GEO:50.82503;-0.157086 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=11A Upper Market St\, Brigh ton and Hove\, England\, BN3 1AS\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=The Old Market:geo:50.82503,-0.157086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR