Tasting Flights

Tasting flights are one of the most engaging ways to explore the breadth and depth of the whisky world, offering a curated set of smaller pours designed to be enjoyed side by side. At Milroy’s of Soho, flights are carefully assembled by our expert team to showcase contrasting styles, highlight specific themes, or tell the story of a distillery, region, or maturation style in a single sitting. They’re a cornerstone of our approach to education and enjoyment, giving you the chance to compare, contrast, and discover your personal preferences without committing to full bottles.

The concept is simple but powerful: a flight usually contains three to five measured serves, each chosen to contribute a different perspective within the theme. A regional flight might take you from the honeyed orchard fruit of a Speyside malt, through the maritime tang of an Island whisky, to the smoky peat of Islay. A distillery-focused flight could show how age, cask type, or peating levels change a spirit’s character over time. Seasonal flights might explore limited editions, festival releases, or rare single cask bottlings from our archives.

Flights are as much about learning as they are about enjoyment. By tasting whiskies side by side, you notice differences in aroma, texture, and finish that can be harder to detect in isolation. It becomes easier to identify the influence of cask types — for example, comparing a bourbon-matured whisky’s vanilla and citrus notes with a sherry-matured whisky’s dried fruit and spice. You can explore the impact of age, contrasting the vibrancy of a younger spirit with the mellow complexity of an older bottling. Even subtle aspects such as distillation style, fermentation length, or the presence of peat can stand out more clearly in a comparative setting.

At Milroy’s, our tasting flights draw on decades of experience and our extensive stock of both classic and rare whiskies. This allows us to create flights that cater to different levels of interest:

Introductory flights for those just beginning their whisky journey, focusing on accessible, well-balanced drams.

Regional or style flights for enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge of a particular area, cask influence, or production method.

Collector’s flights featuring limited editions, discontinued releases, or aged whiskies from our reserve collection.

Beyond whisky, Milroy’s also offers flights exploring other fine spirits such as rum, gin, and calvados, applying the same principles of curation and education. This cross-category approach is a great way to compare distillation styles, raw materials, and maturation traditions across the world’s great spirit families.

Our tasting flights are more than just a line-up of glasses; they’re a way to experience the diversity of the spirits world in a single sitting, guided by expertise and a genuine passion for flavour. Whether you’re looking to explore a new region, understand the nuances of cask influence, or enjoy a special occasion with something memorable, there’s a Milroy’s flight to suit every palate and curiosity.