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"
- When you are ready to check out, click on your shopping cart in the top right corner.
- 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.
Champions of Canadian Craft Beer
Date: June 25, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: SOLD OUT 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
This event is sold out.
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: SOLD OUT 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
This event is sold out.
Canadian Whisky Rising
Date: June 27, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 10 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: 10 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 Terroir
Date: June 28, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: SOLD OUT Celebrate all things Canadian with us as we enjoy some of our favourite Canadian wines. See what makes Canada so amazing. Fri Jun 28
This event is sold out.
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: SOLD OUT Celebrate all things Canadian with us as we enjoy some of our favourite Canadian wines. See what makes Canada so amazing. Fri Jun 28
This event is sold out.
The Wines of Summer
Date: July 2, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 3 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: 3 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: SOLD OUT 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
This event is sold out.
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: SOLD OUT 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
This event is sold out.
OldMaltCask 20th Anniversary - Retro Malts
Date: July 9, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 6 The Old Malt Cask brand turned 20 last year and released some very special single casks to celebrate. Naturally, our first instinct was to have a tasting!
Tuesday, July 9th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 6 The Old Malt Cask brand turned 20 last year and released some very special single casks to celebrate. Naturally, our first instinct was to have a tasting!
Tuesday, July 9th 7pm
$40.00
Wine Workshop: Rose' Edition
Date: July 11, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 15 Summer is the perfect time to sit back with a cool glass of rosé. But what makes rosé, rosé? Come drink some of the pink stuff with us and find out!
Thursday, July 11th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 15 Summer is the perfect time to sit back with a cool glass of rosé. But what makes rosé, rosé? Come drink some of the pink stuff with us and find out!
Thursday, July 11th 7pm
$35.00
Out of Islay: The Other Peated Malts
Date: July 16, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Our favourite whisky Island is synonymous with peat, but it isn’t the only place that produces smoky whisky. Join us in an exploration of peated whiskies from around Scotland and the world beyond!
Tuesday, July 16th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Our favourite whisky Island is synonymous with peat, but it isn’t the only place that produces smoky whisky. Join us in an exploration of peated whiskies from around Scotland and the world beyond!
Tuesday, July 16th 7pm
$30.00
The Price is Right
Date: July 18, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Can you judge a wine’s quality by its price? We will be comparing expensive and inexpensive wines side by side to see how they stack up. You will be the judge of whether or not the price is right!
Thursday, July 18th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Can you judge a wine’s quality by its price? We will be comparing expensive and inexpensive wines side by side to see how they stack up. You will be the judge of whether or not the price is right!
Thursday, July 18th 7pm
$45.00
Summer Bubbles
Date: July 19, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 24 Any excuse to pour some sparkling wine is a welcome one. It’s summertime, the weather is fine and we’ll have bubbles in hand.
This tasting will be done in a stand-up format.
Friday, July 19th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 24 Any excuse to pour some sparkling wine is a welcome one. It’s summertime, the weather is fine and we’ll have bubbles in hand.
This tasting will be done in a stand-up format.
Friday, July 19th 7pm
$40.00
Tightwad: Summer Edition
Date: July 23, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 One of our classic tastings with a summery twist. This is a budget-friendly tasting that your wallet will thank you for. All wines to be featured are under $25!
Tuesday, July 23rd 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 One of our classic tastings with a summery twist. This is a budget-friendly tasting that your wallet will thank you for. All wines to be featured are under $25!
Tuesday, July 23rd 7pm
$25.00
Gin Festival
Date: July 25, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 30 Our Gin tastings keep selling out and we constantly have people asking for more... so...it must be time to introduce a full-on GIN FESTIVAL! No cocktails needed in this one - just GIN (and maybe some tonic?)! Thu July 25th - 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 30 Our Gin tastings keep selling out and we constantly have people asking for more... so...it must be time to introduce a full-on GIN FESTIVAL! No cocktails needed in this one - just GIN (and maybe some tonic?)! Thu July 25th - 7pm
$40.00
Cheese Please: Sausage & Syrah
Date: July 26, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 20 Think of it as an Aussie Beach Party… in the middle of a Canadian Prairie City. Syrah and Shiraz to be featured with an assortment of meats and cheeses.
This tasting will be done in a stand-up format.
Friday, July 26th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 20 Think of it as an Aussie Beach Party… in the middle of a Canadian Prairie City. Syrah and Shiraz to be featured with an assortment of meats and cheeses.
This tasting will be done in a stand-up format.
Friday, July 26th 7pm
$50.00
Vino Italiano
Date: July 30, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 Leave your Italian Translation app at home because Abi only speaks British. Even so, this Italian wine lover will be sharing some delightful vino, from classic Barolo to the underdogs of Sicily, and everything in between.
Tuesday July 30 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 Leave your Italian Translation app at home because Abi only speaks British. Even so, this Italian wine lover will be sharing some delightful vino, from classic Barolo to the underdogs of Sicily, and everything in between.
Tuesday July 30 7pm
$45.00
The Price is Right: Scotch Edition
Date: August 6, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 12 The wine staff had so much fun with the concept that the whisky staff went ahead and stole it! Can you taste the difference between a top shelf dram and a bargain bottling? Find out whether you’re the frugal sort or if you truly have expensive taste in this blind Scotch tasting.
Tuesday, August 6th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 12 The wine staff had so much fun with the concept that the whisky staff went ahead and stole it! Can you taste the difference between a top shelf dram and a bargain bottling? Find out whether you’re the frugal sort or if you truly have expensive taste in this blind Scotch tasting.
Tuesday, August 6th 7pm
$40.00
BenRiach: Exploring Batch 15
Date: August 8, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $75.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 22 We’ll dip into a selection of BenRiach expressions from Batch 15, whiskies aged 9-26 years of age. This is BenRiach so we know to expect the unexpected; peated malts, rare cask finishes and more. And you know it will be good!
Thursday, August 8th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $75.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 22 We’ll dip into a selection of BenRiach expressions from Batch 15, whiskies aged 9-26 years of age. This is BenRiach so we know to expect the unexpected; peated malts, rare cask finishes and more. And you know it will be good!
Thursday, August 8th 7pm
$75.00
The Perfect Pair: Wine & BBQ
Date: August 9, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 22 Are you a lover of food and wine? This is a tasting for you! We are pulling out all the stops to show you how to make great Wine & BBQ pairings.
This tasting will be done in a stand-up format.
Friday, August 9th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 22 Are you a lover of food and wine? This is a tasting for you! We are pulling out all the stops to show you how to make great Wine & BBQ pairings.
This tasting will be done in a stand-up format.
Friday, August 9th 7pm
$45.00
Blinded by Bourbon
Date: August 13, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Brown paper bags are covering all the bottles for this blind Bourbon tasting. We are hiding your biases from you and giving you the chance to discover - or rediscover - a new favourite!
Tuesday, August 13th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $35.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Brown paper bags are covering all the bottles for this blind Bourbon tasting. We are hiding your biases from you and giving you the chance to discover - or rediscover - a new favourite!
Tuesday, August 13th 7pm
$35.00
Tour de Sud
Date: August 15, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Everyone has enjoyed a glass of Bordeaux and Burgundy, but have you explored the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence? We’ll taste what the South of France has to offer.
Thursday, August 15th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Everyone has enjoyed a glass of Bordeaux and Burgundy, but have you explored the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence? We’ll taste what the South of France has to offer.
Thursday, August 15th 7pm
$45.00
Patio Crushers: Beer Edition
Date: August 16, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 The dog days of summer are upon us, and Beer is just what we need to cope with the heat. So, what to reach for when dealing with a thirst that just won’t be quenched? Only the most crushable lagers & ales!
Friday, August 16th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 The dog days of summer are upon us, and Beer is just what we need to cope with the heat. So, what to reach for when dealing with a thirst that just won’t be quenched? Only the most crushable lagers & ales!
Friday, August 16th 7pm
$25.00
Indie Cred: Unofficial and Exciting Whisky
Date: August 20, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 22 Official bottlings are usually good and often great, but everybody loves an indie darling. We’ll indulge in some of Scotland’s best-kept secrets, which typically come in small batches or single casks, and on occasion…a dose of mystery!
Tuesday, August 20th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 22 Official bottlings are usually good and often great, but everybody loves an indie darling. We’ll indulge in some of Scotland’s best-kept secrets, which typically come in small batches or single casks, and on occasion…a dose of mystery!
Tuesday, August 20th 7pm
$50.00
Women in Wine
Date: August 22, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Join us as we introduce you to some of the world’s best wine makers, who just happen to be women. And spoiler alert, they make fabulous wines!
Thursday, August 22nd 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $40.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 18 Join us as we introduce you to some of the world’s best wine makers, who just happen to be women. And spoiler alert, they make fabulous wines!
Thursday, August 22nd 7pm
$40.00
Cheese Please: Patio Crushin'
Date: August 23, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 20 The A-Team (coined by Adam & Abi themselves) are huge fans of patio crushers (wines to be ‘crushed’ on a patio)! So who better to show you how to pair summer-friendly wines with some delightful cheese!
This tasting will be done in a stand-up format.
Friday, August 23rd 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 20 The A-Team (coined by Adam & Abi themselves) are huge fans of patio crushers (wines to be ‘crushed’ on a patio)! So who better to show you how to pair summer-friendly wines with some delightful cheese!
This tasting will be done in a stand-up format.
Friday, August 23rd 7pm
$50.00
The In-Ciders Guide
Date: August 27, 2019
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 Right alongside the beer and whisky boom, cider is having a little boom of its own! Join us for a taste through a veritable orchard of styles and see what all the hype is about!
Tuesday, August 27th 7pm
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30.00
Location: KWM
Seats Remaining: 16 Right alongside the beer and whisky boom, cider is having a little boom of its own! Join us for a taste through a veritable orchard of styles and see what all the hype is about!
Tuesday, August 27th 7pm
$30.00
Wineline, Brews News , Malt Messenger & Grand Crew
At Kensington Wine Market, we take pleasure in helping you chose the perfect gift for any occasion.
Gift Club
Treat your special someone to a surprise gift selection on a regular basis. Give your friends, family or clients an opportunity to sit back, relax, sip and enjoy