Whisky & Witches: An Immersive, Magical, Musical Whisky Experience

Whisky & Witches: An Immersive, Magical, Musical Whisky Experience

An award-nominated, 5-star immersive, theatrical, musical whisky experience. Experience the liquid come alive through music and storytelling

By The Mother Superior

Date and time

Fri, 31 May 2024 19:00 - 21:00 GMT+1

Location

The Mother Superior

96 98 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5HB United Kingdom

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About this event

  • 2 hours

The critically acclaimed Fringe show "Whisky & Witches" is back!

An award-nominated, 5-star immersive, theatrical whisky tasting like you've never seen. Immerse yourself in a captivating journey, as the essence, spirit and soul of whisky unfolds through enchanting music and storytelling.


WHAT DO YOU GET?

· A guided, dramatic tasting of 5 unique whiskies from independent bottlers and fascinating distilleries.

· Fascinating insight into women’s role in the history of alcohol, the connection to nature, and into why some were framed as witches!

· A fusion of Nordic and Celtic folk music, interpreted in new symphonic ways!

· Original music and song by award-nominated, international singer and composer Christine Kammerer

· Captivating stories rooted in folklore, tailored to the origin region of each dram


“The best Scotch Whisky Events are not just about the whisky in the glass. I was privileged to attend the most wonderful event involving stories, myths, humour and beautiful haunting song. One of the best events EVER. I am still captured by the memory of the evening.”

~ John McCheyne, Global Brand Ambassador at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society


“Some of the best two hours of my life! Their knowledge about whisky, music and folklore is second to none!”

BROADWAYWORLD SCOTLAND


“An expert blend of whisky, storytelling and song.“

BROADWAY BABY


PROMO VIDEO HERE


BACKGROUND

Whisky & Witches began in 2022 and in the short time they have existed, have done 18 shows, with sold out events in Scotland, Ireland and Denmark. Having collaborated with major business and sponsors from the whisky industry, they have performed at Fèis ìle, Belfast Whiskey Week, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and done a tour of Denmark.


W&W is a collaboration between Danish singer, composer and Whisky Experience Ambassador Christine Kammerer and whisky aficionado Jane Ross, owner of the whisky bar: The Mother Superior Bar in Edinburgh.

PRESS AND REVIEWS

· Whisky Magazine

· Broadway World

· Broadway Baby

· Playbill

· Award-nomination for an OffFest Award

· Whisky& Magasinet (Danish Whisky Magazine)

· Scran Podcast


Jane Ross has been in the whisky industry for over 13 years, and before she opened her own bar, she was the manager of the Black Cat for years.

She is now owner and CEO of The Mother Superior Bar in Edinburgh, which – with it 250 bottles of whisky on the shelf from all over the world, and monthly exciting whisky events – has quickly become one of the whisky hotspots in Edinburgh.

Christine Kammerer is a whisky ambassador, internationally known singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer and a graduate from OurWhisky Foundation Mentorship Programme. She has released 2 EP's, 3 singles and a music video "Raven Brings Runes". In 2021 Kammerer’s song “Eversong” was among the finalists in World Songwriting Awards. Kammerer is currently recording her debut album.

Read more on www.ckammerer-music.com


Listen to/watch her work here:

* Sig Naermer Tiden (Danish song, live)

* Carry me Home (latest demo)

* Raven Brings Runes (music video)

* Christine Kammerer – Singing, Piano and Lyre (live compilation)



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£46.75 – £55