SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2026
12PM – 4.30PM · EASTERBROOK HALL
Welcome to the TB Watson Whisky Festival!
Join us on Saturday 21st November 2026 at Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries, for an unforgettable celebration of whisky. With around 40 stands and more than 200 products to explore, the festival offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your whisky journey, you’ll find a welcoming community of enthusiasts and knowledgeable brand ambassadors, all ready to guide you through new flavours and discoveries.
General Information
- Location:
- Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries
- Date:
- Saturday 21st November 2026
- Time:
- 12pm – 4.30pm
On arrival
You will receive a wristband which allows you to sample any of the 200+ products available at the 40 exhibitor stands. Please drink in moderation and make use of the bottles of water provided throughout the venue.
Your festival bag
On entry, grab your Festival Bag, which includes your festival brochure, glass and pen.
Food & refreshments
A cafeteria is available in the Duncan Rooms (follow the signs from the foyer), providing snacks and refreshments should you need a break from the sampling.
Shop & drop-off point
Our on-site shop will be open throughout the event, stocked with every product you see on the exhibitor stands. If you plan on buying anything, use the drop-off point to store your purchases and enjoy the rest of the festival hands free.
Getting home
As the festival draws to a close, a complimentary shuttle bus will run from 3pm, providing transport back to Dumfries Town Centre.
Festival Masterclass
Five Casks.
One Vote.
Join us to taste five cask samples from Lochlea Distillery. Every guest votes for their favourite at the masterclass, and the cask with the most votes will be bottled as an exclusive TB Watson release.
Every ticket also includes a £10 discount on a bottle of the winning cask once bottled.
The line-up & how it works Five casks to taste. Votes are cast at the masterclass. SHOWHIDE
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CASK1Fresh Bourbon
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CASK2Red Wine Finish
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CASK3Peated Calvados Finish
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CASK4Ex-Madeira Finish
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CASK5French Oak STR
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01Taste all five
Work through the line-up with a guided tasting and take notes as you go.
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02Cast your vote
Pick the one cask you’d most like to see in a bottle. One vote per guest.
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03We bottle the winner
The cask with the most votes becomes an exclusive TB Watson release.
