Embark on a captivating journey into the art and science of whisky tasting with our exclusive Single Malt Whisky Masterclass, set in the vibrant heart of Georgetown heritage streets, Penang. Whether you're a curious beginner or a whisky lover, this immersive experience will refine your palate, deepen your appreciation, and unlock the secrets of this timeless spirit. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure where every sip tells a story, blending exquisite flavors, rich history, and timeless passion, all set amidst the charm of a 19th-century heritage street. The experience includes a welcome signature cocktail to set the tone, followed by a guided tasting of six single malt whiskies from different regions, valued at over USD 280. Guests will also enjoy access to our curated whisky lineup for a full selection experience, receive a personalized certificate to commemorate their participation, and take home a mystery gift as a special keepsake of the journey.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Penang Whisky Tasting Masterclass & Specialty Bar Experience lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $57 per person for this Penang Island experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 8:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We are located at: 1st Floor, No.8, Cintra Street (Above Chu Cafe). HOW TO FIND US:. 1. Look for the map on our profile, follow the dotted line. 2.Enter via (A) ChuCafe entrance or (B) back alley from Kampung Malabar intersection. For (B), look for a star and orange door. 3. Head upstairs. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 verified reviews; it is run by Curious Llama Whisky Masterclass & Specialty Bar.
A good insight into the world of whisky, a very passionate and knowledgeable host. You spend a couple of hours upstairs above a bar and sample various types of whisky and learn how the flavours/smell/alcohol etc vary. Not what I planned when I was going to Penang but a fun night, and the host was lovely! If you feel like learning about whisky in Malaysia (ironic I know) then this is an enjoyable evening
I had an absolutely wonderful masterclass with Llama. The information was detailed and interesting without being too technical, and each of the tasting samples showcased different flavours and syles of whiskey. Llama was friendly and funny, I’d highly recommend this experience for anyone with an interest in Whiskey or to have a ‘different’ experience in Penang.
My wife and I had and an amazing time not just tasting, but learning how to taste, and test whiskeys that we will carry forward with us the rest of our lives. I couldn’t recommend this experience more.
Thanks so much for your awesome review! So glad you both enjoyed the experience and the learnings behind it :) We look forward to welcoming both of you again if you're back to visit Penang in the future!
This is a fantastic whisky tasting. Tan is so knowledgeable and made the experience so fun. We are from Scotland and love our whisky - but we still learned something! We had a welcome cocktail, 6 drams, and received a great goody bag! But most of all we had a fabulous time. Highly recommend!
Thanks so much for your awesome review, Caitlin! We look forward to welcoming both of you again if you're back to visit Penang in the future!
This class is a really great experience, so much thought and preparation goes into the class. Lots of fun and great value!
Best whisky tasting I ever had after many boring marketing events Learnt how to actually nosing and tasting the whisky properly and how to differentiate authentic and fake whisky Owner is very knowledgeable and willing to share his passion and knowledge, will come back soon to learn more and try more whisky
A fantastic experience hosted by enthusiastic Tam. I know little about whiskey, despite living so close to Scotland but decided to do this tasting. Great set up above a bar. Tam is a great host and easy to warm too Whiskey is not very big in Malaysia yet and this is a hobby Tam has developed, he was very passionate about the subject . The event started with a cocktail of your choice, we opted for old fashioned, one bourbon one rye. Both very good despite Tam explaining he is no barman We had a presentation, taking through the stages of making whiskey. We were taught how to taste. We then tasted 6 different whiskey's as Tan talked through them , giving us the odd test question which we failed at every time - laughing. We ended with an additional dram of our choice and a small tote gift bag with a coaster and a blindfold ( one of the tastings was blindfolded) All in all a great evening, if you are new to whiskey and want a couple of hours of good fun get this booked.
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