Yes there is, due to the nature of a whisky festival this is strictly and over 18’s event only. We reserve the right to check ID and challenge 25.

Each ticket includes the following:

• Entry to session one OR session two

• Unlimited drams

• A free Glencairn glass

• A free Glencairn lanyard

• Free tea, coffee, water, and snacks.

• Free Distillery tours

• Music acts, special guests, limited edition festival bottlings and more surprises to be announced…

We have an unmonitored coat drop area next to the festival meet and greet where you can leave your jackets/ coats. We permit small bags and handbags. However, no rucksacks are allowed in the festival venue. We reserve the right to search anyone including personal items for security purposes.

We encourage all ticket holders to enjoy their drink responsibly. However, we would like to remind you we have a no tolerance policy for alcohol and drug abuse or anti-social behaviour. We reserve the right to remove anyone who chooses to ignore this from the premise.

Included as part of your ticket, there is access to free tea, coffee, and water. We encourage all ticket holders to keep hydrated throughout the festival.

Unfortunately, we do not permit ticket holders to bring their own food and drink into the festival due to venue regulations.

Due to venue regulations no pets are allowed, only assistance animals are permitted.

We are pleased to have several menu choices for the Friday evening dinner, including vegan and vegetarian, which will be available to choose prior to the event. However, if you have other dietary requirements please inform us no later than the 01/10/26, otherwise we cannot guarantee these can be catered for.

Regarding the food available on the Saturday sessions any items will be clearly marked with dietary requirements.

The Friday evening will naturally come to a close as the dinner is finished. Although we encourage socialising, all guests must vacate the event space by 11pm.

On the Saturday Sessions all guests must leave the venue promptly by 3:30pm on the first session and 7pm on the second session. We thank you for your co-operation and respect that the venue is in a working hotel.

The dress code is lounge suits and party dresses. We encourage you all to dress appropriately for this special occasion, (no sportswear will be accepted) and we reserve the right to deny access if deemed inappropriately dressed.

Please indicate if you require this upon booking and we will endeavour to cater for your needs.

Unfortunately not, due to the limited capacity of the event venue for 2026, no double session tickets are allowed to be purchased. If anyone is found to have booked a double session they will be contacted for a refund, please be aware Eventbrite fees may be non refundable.