Robert Burns Day Whisky Tasting
A thoughtfully curated lineup of single malt Scotch whiskies to celebrate Robert Burns Day at Deacon Brodies.
BURNS TASTING
Sunday, January 25th at 2:00 PM
Deacon Brodies Whisky Bar, 247 Elgin Street Ottawa
Each year on January 25th, Scots around the world gather to celebrate Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet. Known affectionately as Rabbie Burns, his writing captured everyday life, love, politics, and humanity with wit, rebellion, and heart. Burns Night has become a global tradition of poetry, music, whisky, and good company.
At Deacon Brodies, Robert Burns Day is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a full-day celebration of Scottish culture, beginning with a guided Scotch whisky tasting, Sunday, at 2:00 PM, and continuing into an evening of food, music, and traditional Burns Night festivities.
This afternoon event offers a focused and relaxed way to honour the occasion through whisky, storytelling, and shared appreciation of Scotland’s distilling traditions.
This tasting is designed as a thoughtful experience in its own right, featuring five carefully selected single malts enjoyed at a comfortable pace before the evening festivities take place later in the evening.
🥃 The Whisky Lineup
1. Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old
A gentle introduction from Islay. Unpeated, coastal, and quietly complex, with notes of malt sweetness, nuts, and subtle sea air.
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2. Oban Little Bay
Maritime Highland character with citrus, soft spice, and a hint of salinity, offering a natural progression from the first dram.
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3. Craigellachie 13 Year Old
A bold Speyside whisky with weight and texture, delivering robust malt character and a slightly old-school edge that whisky fans love.
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4. The Macallan 12 Year Old – Sherry Oak Collection
Rich and luxurious, with dried fruit, warming spice, and classic sherry influence that defines this iconic expression.
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5. Glenmorangie 15 Year Old – The Cadboll Estate
A refined single-estate barley whisky to close the tasting, showcasing creamy texture, orchard fruit, and layered complexity.
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📅 Event Details
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM-4:00pm (approximately 2 hours)
Host: David Sharp
Location: Deacon Brodies Whisky Bar, Ottawa
Price: $78 (taxes included)
Capacity: Maximum 60 guests
🍽️ Staying After the Tasting?
Please note that 5pm dinner reservations and evening seatings are now fully booked for Burns Night festivities.
This whisky tasting is your opportunity to celebrate Robert Burns Day with us, as the nighttime festivities are already at capacity.
Guests attending the whisky tasting are welcome to enjoy the Burns Night atmosphere after the tasting, but tables cannot be guaranteed beyond the tasting period.
🎟️ 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 this event page.
Please note: Evening Burns Night reservations are fully booked. The whisky tasting is a separate ticketed event and does not include guaranteed dinner seating.
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 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.
🥃 Join Us
Advance RSVP is required, and this event is expected to sell out.
Join us for an afternoon of great whisky, thoughtful pacing, and a proper toast to Robert Burns.
Slàinte,
Dave Sharp & Deacon Brodies Staff
