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The Sample Guys presents · Blackadder

Six remarkable drams.
One exceptional evening.

Discover six distinctive Blackadder whiskies, from a 20-year-old Inchgower to the celebrated Snake series and Japanese Shizuoka. Join our live Zoom tasting on 27th November, or savour the collection in your own time.

6 × 25ml drams27 November · Live ZoomDelivery week of 23 November
Returning customer? Your pre-order price is just £30.Extra £5 off automatically at checkout · Save £10 against the regular £40 price.
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Blackadder six dram whisky tasting set
Pre-order £35 · Returning customers £30
The tastingFriday 27 November · Zoom
Your collectionSix premium 25ml drams
Enjoy your wayJoin live or taste independently
Expected deliveryWeek beginning 23 November

Meet the six drams.

01
Inchgower
20 Year Old · 1995
57.6% ABV
02
Tullibardine
11 Year Old · Amontillado
46% ABV
03
Sherry Snake
57.3% ABV
04
Black Snake
VAT 7 · 6th Venom
61.4% ABV
05
Chimera Cask
61% ABV
06
Shizuoka
Pot Still
55.5% ABV

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