SHOW ETIQUETTE

The following policy has been put in place by the event organisers for the safety and enjoyment of everyone at the show.

 
  • The Whisky Show unequivocally promotes and encourages responsible drinking by all visitors to the Show
  • The Show is all about fine whisky, education, fun and enjoyment – not excess.  In this respect, the Show believes in quality over quantity.
  • Visitors are strongly encouraged to eat before and during the Show.
  • All visitors are entitled to a two course meal included in the price of the ticket. 
  • There will also be some free sandwiches available on the day as well as opportunities to match samples of food with different whiskies.
  • As well as eating, visitors are encouraged to drink plenty of water in between drams and take regular breaks from tasting during the Show. 
  • There will be spittoons and free drinking water available on all exhibitor stands and in easily visible locations throughout the venue.
  • The above guidelines, if followed correctly, should greatly enhance Visitors’ enjoyment of the Show and appreciation of the fine whiskies available on the day.
  • As part of their duty of care to the Show’s visitors, exhibitors will not serve anyone whom they believe to have consumed an excessive amount of alcohol.
  • Safety Stewards will be on duty at the Show for the help and protection of all visitors and exhibitors. 
  • The Stewards will ask anyone who is inebriated or who becomes disruptive or offensive to other visitors or exhibitors to leave the Show. 
  • No readmittance will be granted to anyone who has been asked to leave the Show or who has been removed from the Show for the above reasons.