Japanese Whisky Tasting with Cocktails and Tapas Experience

Taste premium Japanese whiskies, a signature cocktail and tapas at this guided whisky tasting in London's East End.



1.5 hours

Experience size 1 to 8 (public dates), 8 to 25
  £45 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Looking for one of the best whisky tasting experiences in London? Discover the exceptional world of Japanese whisky at MAP Maison in East London, where expertly crafted cocktails, premium whiskies and delicious tapas come together for a truly memorable evening.
Your evening opens with a beautifully crafted welcome whisky highball before you settle in for a guided tasting of two classic Japanese whiskies. Along the way, you'll learn how to nose and taste whisky like a pro, comparing flavour profiles and discovering just what makes each expression so distinctive.
Why you'll love it:
  • Discover one of the world's most exciting whisky categories
  • Pick up practical tasting techniques you'll use again and again
  • A brilliant fit for birthdays, date nights, corporate events, visiting friends, or a memorable gift
  • Just as suited to curious beginners as it is to seasoned whisky lovers
By the end of the evening, you'll come away with a deeper appreciation of Japanese whisky, a sharper understanding of how to taste and evaluate premium spirits, and warm memories of an evening filled with exceptional flavours, beautifully paired food and genuinely warm hospitality.
What you'll get
  • Signature MAP Maison whisky highball on arrival.
  • Tasting of two Japanese whiskies from two of the oldest and most influential distilleries, Nikka & Suntory.
  • A member of the MAP team will present and describe the whiskies, as well as take you through the key facts of Japanese whisky.
  • One tapas plate per person.
  • One signature cocktail from a selected menu.
What to bring
Nothing, just yourselves.

FAQ

What are your T&C's?
- Cancellations or rescheduling requested within 48 hours of the booked time are subject to a £10 per person late cancellation/rescheduling fee. - A discretionary service charge will be added to your table on the day of your visit.
Location

MAP Maison, Kingsland Road, London

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Established in 2015, MAP Maison has become a home away from home for visitors from all over the world, since garnering 950+ online reviews and winning the 2022 Trip Advisor Travellers Choice award. They pride themselves on having a wide range of spirits with a very special selection of premium whisky, gin and rum. They have one of the largest selections of Japanese Whisky in Europe. In 2016, following the demand for their cocktails from customers, they started bottling the bestsellers.
It's new branch Pizza Pārā opened in January 2026 and serves up delicious Napolitanen pizza, pasta and an extensive wine list.

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