Whisky a Go Go

Tip a Wee Dram

It’s really not very wee at all. At this fourth annual fundraiser at the Scottish Cultural Centre for the Ride to Conquer Cancer, guests can sample over 70 whiskies from across the globe like Amrut Fusion Single Malt, Sullivans Cove Double Cask, Writers Tears, English Whisky Co. Chapter 6 Single Malt, Stronachie 18 year Single Malt, and Masterson’s 10 year Canadian Rye–with haggis-based finger food to boot. All in support of cancer research. $60 – $100, Friday Mar. 8, Tipaweedram.ticketbud.com

Pipedream Whisky Tasting Fundraiser

Help the Pipedream Theatre Project raise funds for their new historical roller-coaster production “Assassins” (April 3 to 13 at Performance Works on Granville Island). For $75, guests will be treated to some of Legacy Liquor Store’s rarest selections with tasting guidance by in-house spirits expert Darryl Lamb. Sunday Mar. 10, Pipedream.ca

A Whisky Kiss

At this sixth annual signature Celtic Fest event, the Cellar nightclub hosts award-winning whisky educator Mike Nicolson who will guide guests through five mighty Scotches, including the always lovely  Lagavulin 16 –all for a wee $30 ticket ($35 at the door). Sells out fast. Wednesday Mar. 14, Celticfestvancouver.com