Highland Icons: The Macallan & Clynelish
Scotch Whisky Tasting in Ottawa: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Join us at Deacon Brodies on Elgin Street in downtown Ottawa for one of our ongoing Scotch whisky tastings in Ottawa, featuring two legendary Highland distilleries: The Macallan and Clynelish.
Hosted by David Sharp, this curated tasting explores the contrast between rich sherry oak maturation and Clynelish’s signature coastal wax character — including a rare natural cask strength release.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
4:00PM – 6:00PM
$89.50 per person (taxes included)
Includes four 1oz pours, a small snack plate, and paired chocolates.
Seating is limited.
The Lineup:
The Macallan 12 Year Old – Double Cask
Matured in American and European oak sherry-seasoned casks. Expect notes of honey, citrus peel, soft spice, and gentle oak. Elegant, balanced, and approachable.
The Macallan 12 Year Old – Sherry Oak
Aged exclusively in European oak sherry casks from Jerez. Rich dried fruits, ginger, warm baking spice, and deep oak influence.
Clynelish 14 Year Old
The classic coastal Highland expression. Waxy texture, bright citrus, light honey, and subtle maritime minerality.
Clynelish 18 Year Old – Waxen Sun: Special Release (Natural Cask Strength)
A powerful and layered dram. Concentrated orchard fruit, coastal salinity, signature waxiness, and bold oak intensity at natural cask strength.
What to Expect:
This guided tasting with David Sharp will explore the character, history, and production styles behind these iconic Highland distilleries.
You’ll taste four distinct expressions side by side, discovering how maturation, age, and regional influence shape flavour, texture, and complexity in single malt Scotch whisky.
Whether you’re a longtime collector or simply whisky-curious, this is an opportunity to slow down, compare thoughtfully, and enjoy great drams in good company.
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Reserve Your Seat:
Tickets are $89.50 per person (taxes included).
Limited availability.
RSVP & Important Information:
RSVP is required. NO phone calls or in-person reservations will be accepted.
All reservations must be submitted through the RSVP form on the linked event page.
The Fine Print:
RSVPs are accepted only via the form at the bottom of this page. No phone or email bookings.
A first-come, first-served waitlist is maintained through the form only.
Please include all guest names in your RSVP, drinkers and non-drinkers, so we can arrange tables, seating, and pours properly.
Let us know of any allergies, food preferences, seating, or accessibility needs when you RSVP.
No pre-payment required. Payment is due at the end of your visit by debit, credit, or cash (together or separately).
Guests are welcome to order food or drinks from our regular menu during the tasting, or to arrive early or stay late for a meal.
If you don’t receive a confirmation within 48 hours, please check your spam folder or email info@deaconbrodies.ca.
Need to make changes? Simply reply to your confirmation email: no need to re-submit the form.
Cancellations: Please email us as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to the waitlist. No-shows without notice will be moved to the bottom of the waitlist for future events, and repeat offenders may be charged a deposit for wasted whisky.
Non-drinkers are welcome at no cost: just include them in your RSVP so we can save them a seat.
Slàinte,
Dave Sharp & Deacon Brodies Staff
