Cardrona Distillery Whisky Tasting with Master Distiller

Join us at MAP Maison for a special evening of whisky with Cardrona Distillery's Master Distiller, Sarah Elsom.


Map Maison
Map Maison
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1.5 hours Experience size 1 to 10 guests    

  £28 - £35 (Earlybird price of £28 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join us at MAP Maison in London for a special evening of whisky, as Cardrona Distillery Master Distiller Sarah Elsom joins us all the way from New Zealand to share the story behind Cardrona's exceptional single malt whiskies. Guiding you through a curated tasting, Sarah will bring her expertise to the distillation and maturation process, along with insight into the unique character of whisky made in New Zealand.
Nestled in the spectacular Cardrona Valley in New Zealand's Southern Alps, Cardrona Distillery is an artisan producer crafting limited-production single malt whisky entirely from scratch, using local alpine water, malted barley and traditional copper pot stills. Its extreme alpine environment, along with a careful selection of ex-sherry, ex-bourbon and ex-Pinot Noir casks, plays a defining role in shaping the distinct character of each expression.
It's an intimate opportunity to taste, learn and meet one of the leading figures in New Zealand whisky. The evening opens with a refreshing Highball on arrival, followed by a curated tasting of four exceptional Cardrona expressions – a evening of discovery, storytelling and refined flavours, perfect whether you're new to whisky or a seasoned enthusiast.
Please note: this event is for over-18s only, and seats are limited, so it's worth getting in touch early to secure your place.

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What you'll get
  • Welcome cocktail.
  • Four specially selected Cardona drams.
  • Exclusive evening hosted by Master Distiller Sarah Elsom from New Zealand.
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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