New Octomore. Surprise drams. Canapés. Special whisky cocktails.

Octomore New Release Night — with Grain & Glass x Passing Fancies

Grain & Glass might not have a home quite yet… but luckily, we have excellent neighbours.

While we wait to move into our new space, our soon-to-be neighbours and friends at Passing Fancies are very kindly letting us take over theirs for a night.

We're joining forces to celebrate the arrival of the brand-new Octomore releases, with Bill Shearer, UK & Ireland Brand Ambassador for Bruichladdich, joining us to host the evening.

A native Highlander, Bill represents the progressive Hebridean distiller based on Islay, bringing the stories of Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore to life — one dram at a time.

We'll be tasting three brand-new Octomore releases — whiskies that none of us have tried before — plus a few surprise drams Bill has up his sleeve.

Before the peat...

Join us at 6pm, when Passing Fancies will kick off the evening with a selection of canapés created especially for the event, alongside a special whisky cocktail menu available for this night only.

The main Octomore tasting with Bill will begin at 7pm.

Canapé Menu

Glazed Pork Belly Bites

Apple jus & pickled onion

Blue Cheese Croquette (V)

Peas & broad beans

Whipped Goat's Cheese Tart (V)

Honey & caramelised pecans

Mini BBQ Ribs

Black Pepper Cheese Foam Croustade

Passing Fancies will also be creating a one-night-only whisky cocktail menu, designed especially for the evening.

Arrival: 6pm

Canapés & special whisky cocktail menu: from 6pm

Main Octomore tasting with Bill: 7pm

Tickets: £45 per person

Grain & Glass Members: £40

Your ticket includes the guided tasting with Bill, three brand-new Octomore releases, additional surprise drams and the Passing Fancies canapés.

Cocktails from the special menu will be available to purchase separately.

Terms & Conditions

No refunds or transfers.

The event is strictly over 18's Only. If you're lucky enough to look under 25, please bring your relevant photo ID to the event with you. Tickets are sent in e-ticket format. These don't need to be printed but please have available on your phone on request. We do not cater to dietary requirements. Please arrive on time as we can't guarantee your place if you're late.

*To order your Birmingham Whisky Club member ticket, please use the Join It app

One discounted ticket available per member.

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