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Day tickets offer entry to the site on Saturday June 21, 2025 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.ScotFestBC: The 128th British Columbia Highland Games.Piping, drumming, pipe band, highland dancing and heavy event competitions. Plus live Celtic music, dancing all day, food and merchandise vendors.
Here's your chance to welcome summer with friends at ScotFestBC along the shores of Lafarge Lake. Great award-winning whiskies (up to six) paired with a mix of local and Scottish foods from Surrey's British Store. This is a unique experience matching fine foods with exceptional whiskies. Come celebrate Canada's award-winning whiskies, then join us in the Big Tent for an evening of music from Tiller's Folly and more. Please note: a ticket is needed for this event, admission to the whisky classes is restricted to adults, 19 years of age or older, with valid ID. Entry to the Games event site on Friday is free.
Join us for an evening where Scottish tradition meets local flavour. This gourmet session features a pairing of award-winning Macaloney Distillery whiskies with a curated selection of Scottish-inspired local delicacies.
Tasting #1: Macaloney’s Single Malt Whisky “Na Braiche” & Scottish SconesRich malt character, honeyed sweetness, orchard fruit, soft oak spice, biscuity finish paired with a savoury Scottish potato scone.
Tasting #2: Macaloney’s Single Malt Whisky “Kildara” & British Sausage RollTriple distilled smoothness, creamy vanilla, tropical fruit, pot still spice, oak influence paired with a classic Great Britain sausage roll from The British Store.
Tasting #3: Macaloney’s Single Malt Whisky “Siol Dugall” & Lorne SausageSubtle peat smoke, maritime saltiness, black pepper, dried fruit, malty backbone paired with Lorne (Square) Sausage. Awarded the best Canadian Single Malt 2023 at the World Whiskies Awards.
Tasting #4: Macaloney’s Single Malt Whisky “Kirkinriola” & HaggisDark berries, baking spice, red wine tannins, toasted oak, rich mouthfeel paired with the classic taste of Scotland’s national dish, the “great chieftain of the puddin’ race” – Haggis.
Tasting #5: Macaloney’s Single Malt “An Aba” & British ChocolateSmoky-sweet balance, caramel, cocoa, lingering campfire smoke paired with British dairy-milk chocolate.
Presenter: Richard Blanchard, Brand Ambassador, Macaloney DistilleryFood Sponsor: The British Shop, Surrey. BC
Tasting #1: Macaloney’s Single Malt Whisky “Na Braiche” & SconesRich malt character, honeyed sweetness, orchard fruit, soft oak spice, biscuity finish paired with a savoury Great Britain potato scone (Scottish flatbread).
Tasting #2: Macaloney’s Single Malt Whisky “Kildara” & British SausageTriple distilled smoothness, creamy vanilla, tropical fruit, pot still spice, oak influence paired with a classic Great Britain sausage roll from The British Store.
Tasting #3: Macaloney’s Single Malt whisky “Siol Dugall” & Lorne SausageSubtle peat smoke, maritime saltiness, black pepper, dried fruit, malty backbone paired with Lorne (Square) Sausage. Awarded the best Canadian Single Malt 2023 at the World Whiskies Awards.
Tasting #4: Macaloney’s “Kirkinriola” Single Malt Whisky & HaggisDark berries, baking spice, red wine tannins, toasted oak, rich mouthfeel paired with the classic taste of Scotland’s national dish, the “great chieftain of the puddin’ race” – Haggis.
Tasting #5: Macaloney’s Single Malt “An Aba” & ChocolateSmoky-sweet balance, caramel, cocoa, lingering campfire smoke paired with dairy-milk chocolate.
Early Bird tickets for all Saturday Whisky School Classes are available for $45 ($45 + $2.00 booking fee.) until June 9. After June 9: $55.Whisky School tickets are available in advance online (recommended) $45 ($45.00 + $2.00 booking fee) for adults 19 years of age and older until June 9. Whisky School tickets are not sold at the entry gate but there may be a limited number available at the ScotFestBC info booth near the main entrance. Check early. You need an event entry ticket in order to access the Whisky School.
Experience an exclusive tasting of Canada's Macaloney Distillery's finest at this special session, highlighting its 2025 Canadian Whisky Awards and World Whisky Awards winners. This is your rare chance to explore up to six of Canada's top single malts; each a testament to Macaloney’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Dive into the stories behind the distillery’s award-winning whiskies and discover why Macaloney's is Canada's most celebrated craft whisky distillery. Limited seating available for this once-in-a-year opportunity.
Sponsored by Macaloney Distillery
Experience exceptional whisky expressions from some of Scotland’s most unique distilleries. Jak’s and TS Global Carmanah will present a variety of popular but “boutique” and in-demand whiskies from their wide selection of spirits and premium products, all presented by a whisky sommelier who will guide you through the subtleties of each tasting. A chance to experience “Uisge Beatha”; “Water of Life”.
Whiskies and Presenter: TS Global CarmanahSponsored by Jak’s Beer Wine SpiritsFinal Expressions: TBA
From the Hebridean Islands, Islay whiskies are famous the world over. As one of the world's great distilling regions in Scotland, Islay’s are known for their smoky and peaty expressions with a hint of salt. Join Beam Suntory as they explore Islay whiskies from their product line that could include Laphroiag, Bowmore, Ardbeg and Lagavulin.
Whiskies & Presenter: Beam SuntorySponsored by Jak’s Beer Wine SpiritsFinal Expressions: TBA
Jak’s and the Georgia Straight team up to teach the art of cocktailing from some of the best in the business. Look for “The Straight Edge” – a new take on an Old Fashioned; smooth, strong and unapologetically sharp. One of the fine drinks to taste at this unique class. It’s a fun and informative way to wrap up the highland games before massed pipe bands at 5:00 pm.
Drinks and Presenter: TBASponsored by Georgia Straight.
Indulge in a decadent tasting event where the rich flavours of premium chocolate meet the complex profiles of Macaloney whisky. This pairing session explores the harmonious relationship between chocolate and whisky, highlighting how sweet and bitter notes can beautifully coalesce with the robust, peaty characteristics of our carefully crafted spirits. Perfect for those with a sweet tooth and a love for whisky, this event promises to deliver an unforgettable sensory experience.
Presenter: Richard Blanchard
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