Tasting Schedule
Tastings
All of our tasting sessions feature customer favorites as well as new and exciting classes to tickle your taste buds. Tastings are popular gifts for any occasion! Treat yourself and treat a friend.
In compliance with AGLC regulations, sample sizes for tastings are as follows;
- Beer and Ciders = 112 ml (4 oz)
- Coolers and Premixed - 112ml (4 oz)
- Wine - 56 ml (2 oz )
- Spirits - 14ml (1/2 oz)
- Liqueurs - 14 ml ( 1/2 oz)
*Please Note: We strongly recommend you use public transportation, walk or arrange a ride to and from the class. Please pre-book your taxi!
- Register early to avoid disappointment.
- To select the tastings you have chosen for registration, just click "Add To Cart"
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- Review your selections and quantities and then proceed to Checkout
Cancellation Policy:
- Registrations are transferrable so you are welcome to send someone in your place if you cannot attend a tasting.
- If you contact us more than 48 hours prior to the tasting date in order to cancel one or more seats, you will receive a store credit for the value of the cancelled seat(s).
- Store credits can be used for any future purchases, including tastings or products.
- Cancellation requests received within 48 hours of the tasting date are not refundable.
- NO EXCEPTIONS
- Tastings start at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted. ** FOR FESTIVALS, THE DOORS DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 7PM
- Most tastings are complete with light snacks, please plan to eat before or after the tasting.*** PLEASE LET US KNOW OF ANY FOOD ALLERGIES ***
- On line registrations placed after 4:00pm on a Friday may not be processed until Monday morning. If a tasting appears to be close to sold out, please call or register in person.
Scotch Whisky Regions? Really?!
Date: April 25, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 13 Scotch Whisky regions are meaningless! Don’t believe us? We’ll show you why in a tasting that shatters the myth of whisky regions in Scotland! Thur Apr 25
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 13 Scotch Whisky regions are meaningless! Don’t believe us? We’ll show you why in a tasting that shatters the myth of whisky regions in Scotland! Thur Apr 25
$40.00
Cheese Please: Rose Region
Date: April 26, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: SOLD OUT Spring is here and the Rose is flowing. Our friends at Peasant Cheese will show you how to pair fromage when drinking pink! Fri Apr 26
This event is sold out.
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: SOLD OUT Spring is here and the Rose is flowing. Our friends at Peasant Cheese will show you how to pair fromage when drinking pink! Fri Apr 26
This event is sold out.
Gin Stillin' Gin's Still In
Date: April 30, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 9 You can make gin with practically any flavouring that can be dissolved in alcohol, and with this blank canvas in mind, it makes sense that gin is now one of the biggest trends in the spirit world. We’re going to taste some of our favourites, both new-school and old, and perhaps sip on a cocktail or two! Tue Apr 30
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 9 You can make gin with practically any flavouring that can be dissolved in alcohol, and with this blank canvas in mind, it makes sense that gin is now one of the biggest trends in the spirit world. We’re going to taste some of our favourites, both new-school and old, and perhaps sip on a cocktail or two! Tue Apr 30
$35.00
Cinco de Siete: Uno Mas
Date: May 7, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 13 Our mini celebration will revolve around the true spirit(s) of mexico. Tequila and Mezcal will flow like agua and we’ll dive into the intricacies and nuances of what these spirits are. The room is cozy, so maybe leave your oversized sombrero at home. Tue May 7
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 13 Our mini celebration will revolve around the true spirit(s) of mexico. Tequila and Mezcal will flow like agua and we’ll dive into the intricacies and nuances of what these spirits are. The room is cozy, so maybe leave your oversized sombrero at home. Tue May 7
$40.00
Rare Malts
Date: May 9, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $80.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 13 One of the cornerstone tastings of our whisky program for over 20 years. Only the very rare, or whiskies over 20 years of age need apply! Thur May 9
Time: 7pm
Cost: $80.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 13 One of the cornerstone tastings of our whisky program for over 20 years. Only the very rare, or whiskies over 20 years of age need apply! Thur May 9
$80.00
Old World vs. New World Wine Festival
Date: May 10, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 41 Our wine festivals are legendary, with more wines open than you’ll have time to sample. Paired with delicious eats from our neighbour, Peasant Cheese. Old world vs. New. What regions will you prefer? Fri May 10
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 41 Our wine festivals are legendary, with more wines open than you’ll have time to sample. Paired with delicious eats from our neighbour, Peasant Cheese. Old world vs. New. What regions will you prefer? Fri May 10
$50.00
Compass Box Tobias & the Angel & KWM
Date: May 11, 2019
Time: 5pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: SOLD OUT James Bornn, Compass Box’s man in Canada, will be our guest as we launch a number of new releases including Affinity, Tobias & the Angel and the new Great King KWM Marrying cask. Sat May 11
This event is sold out.
Time: 5pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: SOLD OUT James Bornn, Compass Box’s man in Canada, will be our guest as we launch a number of new releases including Affinity, Tobias & the Angel and the new Great King KWM Marrying cask. Sat May 11
This event is sold out.
Why Are So Many Rums Named Ron
Date: May 14, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 8 This and other stupid questions will be answered. We’ll explore the shady beginnings of the rum trade, the meaning of the word “Hogo”, and sip on things so good it’d make pirates surrender their booty. Tue May 14
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 8 This and other stupid questions will be answered. We’ll explore the shady beginnings of the rum trade, the meaning of the word “Hogo”, and sip on things so good it’d make pirates surrender their booty. Tue May 14
$40.00
27th Birthday Whisky Festival
Date: May 16, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 39 We’re not going to understate this night by calling it mini again. It is going to be full on with our best deals of the year. 100+ Whiskies, a glass & Sausage rolls! Thur May 16
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 39 We’re not going to understate this night by calling it mini again. It is going to be full on with our best deals of the year. 100+ Whiskies, a glass & Sausage rolls! Thur May 16
$50.00
National Chardonnay Day
Date: May 21, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 Well we won’t be tasting Pinot or Cab… that should be self-evident, but we will dig into Chardonnay and the myriad styles of the Chameleon Grape.
Tue May 21
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 Well we won’t be tasting Pinot or Cab… that should be self-evident, but we will dig into Chardonnay and the myriad styles of the Chameleon Grape.
Tue May 21
$40.00
Shaking Off the Winter Brews
Date: May 23, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 It’s about time to put away all of the stouts, porters and barley wines. Spring is here and Summer is near! What will we be crushing this season? Fruity sours, IPA's and session ales? Join us to find out! Thur May 23
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 It’s about time to put away all of the stouts, porters and barley wines. Spring is here and Summer is near! What will we be crushing this season? Fruity sours, IPA's and session ales? Join us to find out! Thur May 23
$30.00
A Night in Reims (Champagne)
Date: May 24, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $60.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 4 Champagne is a style of wine steeped in history, but what makes it so enticing? Joins us as we explore the world of Champagne, from the extra dry to the bold rose de saignee. Fri May 24
Time: 7pm
Cost: $60.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 4 Champagne is a style of wine steeped in history, but what makes it so enticing? Joins us as we explore the world of Champagne, from the extra dry to the bold rose de saignee. Fri May 24
$60.00
Natural Wine Battle
Date: May 28, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Watch as two of our importers battle it out with some of their top natural wines. Want to learn more about natty wine? You’ll have the opportunity to pick 2 brains. Loads of minimal intervention deliciousness! Tue May 28
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Watch as two of our importers battle it out with some of their top natural wines. Want to learn more about natty wine? You’ll have the opportunity to pick 2 brains. Loads of minimal intervention deliciousness! Tue May 28
$45.00
Glenfarclas with George Grant 5:00PM
Date: May 30, 2019
Time: 5pm
Cost: $60.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 13 We have an incredible range for our tasting with George Grant, 6th generation owner of Glenfarclas. We have set aside a trio of family casks and will dip in to 25, 30, and 40 year olds! Thur May 30 - 5:00PM
Time: 5pm
Cost: $60.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 13 We have an incredible range for our tasting with George Grant, 6th generation owner of Glenfarclas. We have set aside a trio of family casks and will dip in to 25, 30, and 40 year olds! Thur May 30 - 5:00PM
$60.00
Glenfarclas with George Grant 7:30PM
Date: May 30, 2019
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $60.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 1 We have an incredible range for our tasting with George Grant, 6th generation owner of Glenfarclas. We have set aside a trio of family casks and will dip in to 25, 30, and 40 year olds! Thur May 30 - 7:30PM
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $60.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 1 We have an incredible range for our tasting with George Grant, 6th generation owner of Glenfarclas. We have set aside a trio of family casks and will dip in to 25, 30, and 40 year olds! Thur May 30 - 7:30PM
$60.00
Cheese Please: Trading Places
Date: May 31, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 22 For this edition the Cheese Mongers will be selecting the wine, and the Sommeliers the cheese! What could go wrong? Fri May 31
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 22 For this edition the Cheese Mongers will be selecting the wine, and the Sommeliers the cheese! What could go wrong? Fri May 31
$45.00
Ardbeg Day Master Class 1- 1:00PM
Date: June 1, 2019
Time: 1pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 12 The 2019 Ardbeg Day bottling is Drum, which we will be sampling in a pair of Ardbeg Day Master Classes at KWM. We’ll sample the core range, Drum and a special treat from down memory lane!
Sat Jun 1 – 1:00PM
Time: 1pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 12 The 2019 Ardbeg Day bottling is Drum, which we will be sampling in a pair of Ardbeg Day Master Classes at KWM. We’ll sample the core range, Drum and a special treat from down memory lane!
Sat Jun 1 – 1:00PM
$25.00
Ardbeg Day Master Class 2 - 3:00PM
Date: June 1, 2019
Time: 3pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: SOLD OUT The 2019 Ardbeg Day bottling is Drum, which we will be sampling in a pair of Ardbeg Day Master Classes at KWM. We’ll sample the core range, Drum and a special treat from down memory lane!
Sat Jun 1 – 3:00PM
This event is sold out.
Time: 3pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: SOLD OUT The 2019 Ardbeg Day bottling is Drum, which we will be sampling in a pair of Ardbeg Day Master Classes at KWM. We’ll sample the core range, Drum and a special treat from down memory lane!
Sat Jun 1 – 3:00PM
This event is sold out.
Pretty in Pink
Date: June 4, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 6 Rosé: a colour, a wine, an intoxicating delight. Spring is the perfect time to jump back on the Rosé train if you happened to leave it. Sample some of our favourites and celebrate the “Rosé Season!” Tue Jun 4
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 6 Rosé: a colour, a wine, an intoxicating delight. Spring is the perfect time to jump back on the Rosé train if you happened to leave it. Sample some of our favourites and celebrate the “Rosé Season!” Tue Jun 4
$30.00
The Big Fat Greek Tasting
Date: June 11, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 The Greeks have been making wine for millennia, but were forgotten in recent years by the wider world. Oenophiles are turning their attention back to Hellenic wines, and with good reason. Tue Jun 11
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 The Greeks have been making wine for millennia, but were forgotten in recent years by the wider world. Oenophiles are turning their attention back to Hellenic wines, and with good reason. Tue Jun 11
$40.00
Igor Whisky
Date: June 12, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 We are thrilled to welcome our friend and whisky expert Igor Kossov for a Master Class featuring unusual independent bottlings from Archives, Jack Wiebers, Maltbarn, Whisky Fassle, Valinch & Mallet and The Whisky Agency.
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 We are thrilled to welcome our friend and whisky expert Igor Kossov for a Master Class featuring unusual independent bottlings from Archives, Jack Wiebers, Maltbarn, Whisky Fassle, Valinch & Mallet and The Whisky Agency.
$50.00
Spring Single Malt Festival
Date: June 13, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $65.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 33 Our 8th annual spring festival of all things malt whisky will feature at least 100 single malts from Scotland & around the world. It sells out quickly, so don’t hesitate. KWM logo tasting glass included. Thur Jun 13
Time: 7pm
Cost: $65.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 33 Our 8th annual spring festival of all things malt whisky will feature at least 100 single malts from Scotland & around the world. It sells out quickly, so don’t hesitate. KWM logo tasting glass included. Thur Jun 13
$65.00
Signatory 30th Anniversary Tasting Night
Date: June 14, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $175.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 One of our favourite independent bottlers has turned 30, and they’ve released special bottlings to celebrate. The least we could do was order in a few of these whiskies, like Ben Nevis, Bunnahabhain, Cragganmore, Glenlossie, Mortlach & Port Ellen, for a pair of special tastings! Fri Jun 14
Time: 7pm
Cost: $175.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 One of our favourite independent bottlers has turned 30, and they’ve released special bottlings to celebrate. The least we could do was order in a few of these whiskies, like Ben Nevis, Bunnahabhain, Cragganmore, Glenlossie, Mortlach & Port Ellen, for a pair of special tastings! Fri Jun 14
$175.00
Tight Wad: Junk & Juice
Date: June 18, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 11 We all love a bit of junk food once in a while, but how to pair wine with it? From spicy crisps to sickly sweet candies, we will find the perfect wine to pair at fantastic price points. Tue Jun 18
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 11 We all love a bit of junk food once in a while, but how to pair wine with it? From spicy crisps to sickly sweet candies, we will find the perfect wine to pair at fantastic price points. Tue Jun 18
$30.00
Signatory 30th Anniversary Tasting
Date: June 20, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $175.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 21 Same Range as June 14: One of our favourite independent bottlers has turned 30, and they’ve released special bottlings to celebrate. The least we could do was order in a few of these whiskies, like Ben Nevis, Bunnahabhain, Cragganmore, Glenlossie, Mortlach & Port Ellen, for a pair of special tastings! Thur Jun 20
Time: 7pm
Cost: $175.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 21 Same Range as June 14: One of our favourite independent bottlers has turned 30, and they’ve released special bottlings to celebrate. The least we could do was order in a few of these whiskies, like Ben Nevis, Bunnahabhain, Cragganmore, Glenlossie, Mortlach & Port Ellen, for a pair of special tastings! Thur Jun 20
$175.00
Cheese Please: BBQ Edition
Date: June 21, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Come try some of our favourite BBQ wines along with fantastic cheese. We will also show you some new and fun ways to incorporate cheese into your next BBQ. Fri Jun 21
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Come try some of our favourite BBQ wines along with fantastic cheese. We will also show you some new and fun ways to incorporate cheese into your next BBQ. Fri Jun 21
$50.00
Champions of Canadian Craft Beer
Date: June 25, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 Move over America, Canadian brewers are showing their full talents and starting to knock import beers off the shelf! We'll celebrate Canada day by running through some of our best!
Tue Jun 25
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 Move over America, Canadian brewers are showing their full talents and starting to knock import beers off the shelf! We'll celebrate Canada day by running through some of our best!
Tue Jun 25
$30.00
Canadian Whisky Rising
Date: June 27, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 19 With the explosion in micro distilling in Canada, it’s time to have another look at Canadian whisky, craft to corporate, from coast to coast! Thur Jun 27
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 19 With the explosion in micro distilling in Canada, it’s time to have another look at Canadian whisky, craft to corporate, from coast to coast! Thur Jun 27
$35.00
Great White Northern Terrior
Date: June 28, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 22 Celebrate all things Canadian with us as we enjoy some of our favourite Canadian wines. See what makes Canada so amazing. Fri Jun 28
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 22 Celebrate all things Canadian with us as we enjoy some of our favourite Canadian wines. See what makes Canada so amazing. Fri Jun 28
$40.00
The Wines of Summer
Date: July 2, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 19 As we officially step into summer we want to highlight wines that will carry you through the warm summer months. Wines that are a perfect pairing for patios, BBQ’s and warm day revelry! Tue Jul 2
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 19 As we officially step into summer we want to highlight wines that will carry you through the warm summer months. Wines that are a perfect pairing for patios, BBQ’s and warm day revelry! Tue Jul 2
$35.00
Making Bourbon Great Again
Date: July 3, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 12 3 tastings later Trump is still an a--hole, but we won’t stop loving Bourbon despite a less than great US President with no taste! Join us on a trip down the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and to other parts of America, all in search of Great American Whiskey! Wed Jul 3
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 12 3 tastings later Trump is still an a--hole, but we won’t stop loving Bourbon despite a less than great US President with no taste! Join us on a trip down the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and to other parts of America, all in search of Great American Whiskey! Wed Jul 3
$35.00
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