“Literally stacked to the rafters with obscure bottles of every shape and size” Huffington Post
Why we love it
Home to over 500 types of whisk(e)y, Merchant House is a unique bar that focuses on terroirs of Ireland and the Scottish coastline and tells the stories of heritage, culture, rebellion and community that define these fertile lands. This two-hour tasting masterclass will delve into the fascinating history of this iconic spirit.
What's Included?
- Enjoy a private premium Scotch tasting masterclass for two people
- Savour a signature whisky cocktail each upon arrival
- Followed by a tutored tasting of five (20ml) ultra-premium coastal Scotch whiskies
- Explore whisky in-depth with a memorable telling of its origins, and how it developed into the globe's most prized spirit
- Finish with a 15ml nip of a rare whisky from 'The Private Collection', which includes whiskies dating back to the 1950s
Exclusive to TRULY
- This experience is unique to Truly guests
Description
Home to over 500 types of whisk(e)y, Merchant House offers guests a vast selection of quality spirits. Each bottle evokes a ‘Sense of Place’ and explores the resilient and traditional folklore and terroir from the outcrops of the Empire.
The setting is fresh, floral and bright, unlike any other whisky bar. While Merchant House of Bow Lane is home to the exotic and decadent spoils of travel and exploration of the British Empire, then Merchant House is home to the stories of the rebels, the colonised, the dancers.
Whisky has long been the vehicle for rebellion along the outcrops the British Isles, used by the Irish and Scottish coastal areas as a way of reasserting their identities.
Throughout this ultra-premium Scotch whisky tasting masterclass, the experts at Merchant House will share their expertise, offering a unique insight into the origins, evolution, and violent and poetic history encapsulated by each bottling. Explore five distinct expressions of ultra-premium Scotch whiskies, and finish with a true sip of history, with a nip of a rare, vintage whisky, bottled from as early as 1950.
We also recommend
- Head to nearby Smithfield market for a much needed bite to eat
- Pop into Ye Olde Chesire Cheese for a post-masterclass tipple; one of London's oldest pubs
- Pick up a bottle of your favourite whisky at The Whisky Shop in St. Pauls
Additional Information
This experience is valid for redemption within 6 months from the date of issue.
Merchant House is able to host tastings Monday to Friday, 5pm to 1am and Saturday, 3pm to 1am
The experience will last approximately two hours.
Any other products or services consumed can be paid for on-site.
Note that the minimum age is 18.
Note that at least 24 hours' notice is required for any cancellations or amendments to bookings.
This experience is not available on weekends, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day, or Valentines Day
All bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least two weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
Food menu is subject to change and consists of bar snacks such as: olives; octopus, charcuterie and cheese plates.
Please note food is not included as part of the main experience and you can simply upgrade by adding it as an extra. For ultimate tasting experience, food would be served after the tasting not during.
What's Included?
- Enjoy a private premium Scotch tasting masterclass for two people
- Savour a signature whisky cocktail each upon arrival
- Followed by a tutored tasting of five (20ml) ultra-premium coastal Scotch whiskies
- Explore whisky in-depth with a memorable telling of its origins, and how it developed into the globe's most prized spirit
- Finish with a 15ml nip of a rare whisky from 'The Private Collection', which includes whiskies dating back to the 1950s
Exclusive to TRULY
- This experience is unique to Truly guests
Why we love it
Home to over 500 types of whisk(e)y, Merchant House is a unique bar that focuses on terroirs of Ireland and the Scottish coastline and tells the stories of heritage, culture, rebellion and community that define these fertile lands. This two-hour tasting masterclass will delve into the fascinating history of this iconic spirit. Read full description
Description
Home to over 500 types of whisk(e)y, Merchant House offers guests a vast selection of quality spirits. Each bottle evokes a ‘Sense of Place’ and explores the resilient and traditional folklore and terroir from the outcrops of the Empire.
The setting is fresh, floral and bright, unlike any other whisky bar. While Merchant House of Bow Lane is home to the exotic and decadent spoils of travel and exploration of the British Empire, then Merchant House is home to the stories of the rebels, the colonised, the dancers.
Whisky has long been the vehicle for rebellion along the outcrops the British Isles, used by the Irish and Scottish coastal areas as a way of reasserting their identities.
Throughout this ultra-premium Scotch whisky tasting masterclass, the experts at Merchant House will share their expertise, offering a unique insight into the origins, evolution, and violent and poetic history encapsulated by each bottling. Explore five distinct expressions of ultra-premium Scotch whiskies, and finish with a true sip of history, with a nip of a rare, vintage whisky, bottled from as early as 1950.
×Description
Home to over 500 types of whisk(e)y, Merchant House offers guests a vast selection of quality spirits. Each bottle evokes a ‘Sense of Place’ and explores the resilient and traditional folklore and terroir from the outcrops of the Empire.
The setting is fresh, floral and bright, unlike any other whisky bar. While Merchant House of Bow Lane is home to the exotic and decadent spoils of travel and exploration of the British Empire, then Merchant House is home to the stories of the rebels, the colonised, the dancers.
Whisky has long been the vehicle for rebellion along the outcrops the British Isles, used by the Irish and Scottish coastal areas as a way of reasserting their identities.
Throughout this ultra-premium Scotch whisky tasting masterclass, the experts at Merchant House will share their expertise, offering a unique insight into the origins, evolution, and violent and poetic history encapsulated by each bottling. Explore five distinct expressions of ultra-premium Scotch whiskies, and finish with a true sip of history, with a nip of a rare, vintage whisky, bottled from as early as 1950.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday, 5pm to 1am Saturday, 3pm to 1am
We also recommend
- Head to nearby Smithfield market for a much needed bite to eat
- Pop into Ye Olde Chesire Cheese for a post-masterclass tipple; one of London's oldest pubs
- Pick up a bottle of your favourite whisky at The Whisky Shop in St. Pauls
Additional Information
This experience is valid for redemption within 6 months from the date of issue.
Merchant House is able to host tastings Monday to Friday, 5pm to 1am and Saturday, 3pm to 1am
The experience will last approximately two hours.
Any other products or services consumed can be paid for on-site.
Note that the minimum age is 18.
Note that at least 24 hours' notice is required for any cancellations or amendments to bookings.
This experience is not available on weekends, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day, or Valentines Day
All bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least two weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
Food menu is subject to change and consists of bar snacks such as: olives; octopus, charcuterie and cheese plates.
Please note food is not included as part of the main experience and you can simply upgrade by adding it as an extra. For ultimate tasting experience, food would be served after the tasting not during.
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.
