Organisers of Scotland’s largest multi-city whisky festival have announced the launch of this year’s event, which will take place across venues in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Whisky Week, which will run from August 20th to September 13th, invites whisky lovers to discover Scotland’s thriving whisky culture through specially curated menus, exclusive drams and unique experiences, while celebrating the country’s world-renowned whisky bars, distilleries and producers.

Unlike traditional whisky festivals, Whisky Week doesn’t take place in a single venue. Instead, visitors follow a trail of participating bars, with each venue partnering with a different distillery or whisky brand to offer its own exclusive festival menu.

Participating venues include renowned whisky destinations such as The Pot Still, Teuchters Bar, Teuchters Landing, Port of Leith Distillery, The Black Cat, The Grill, The Tippling House and Aberdeen Whisky Shop. A packed programme of tastings, events and exclusive experiences will take place throughout the festival.

Festival partners include Glenfiddich, Springbank, Glengoyne, Glen Moray, Kingsbarns, Kilchoman, Wemyss Malts, Caol Ila and Tamnavulin, alongside a growing line-up of independent Scotch whisky producers showcasing the diversity of Scotland’s whisky industry.

Commenting on the launch, Gregor Sey, Co-Founder of Whisky Week, said: “Whisky has always been about more than what’s in the glass. It’s about the people you share it with, the stories behind every dram and the venues that bring Scotland’s whisky culture to life. Whisky Week was built around a simple idea: people we like, in places we like, with a drink we love.”

Gregor, added: “Whether you’re a lifelong whisky enthusiast or trying your first dram, Whisky Week is about discovering something new, supporting brilliant venues and enjoying great whisky in great company. We hope people leave having found a new favourite dram, a new favourite venue and a few great stories to take home.”

For full details and to book tickets for Whisky Week, visit: whiskyweek.co.uk.