The Spirit of Macbeth: A Rare Whisky Experience

DATE: 09 August 2025

TIME: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

LOCATION: Perth Museum

TICKETS: yes

EVENT TYPE: Museum & Gallery Events, Special Events

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Step into the world of power, intrigue, and legacy with an exclusive whisky tasting like no other. This bespoke experience offers a rare opportunity to savour Act 2 of the exceptional Macbeth Collection – a collaboration between some of the most revered names in whisky and literature.

This intimate tasting, curated by Livingstone Rare, specialists in ultra-rare and collectible spirits, will guide you through the artistry, history, and craftsmanship behind these extraordinary drams. Discover how the finest whiskies selected by Elixir Distillers, with character notes by renowned whisky writer Dave Broom and stunning illustrations by Sir Quentin Blake, ensure that this collection is a true testament to the power and depth of Macbeth, capturing the essence of Shakespeare’s iconic characters in every bottle.

As you sip, immerse yourself in the dark and dramatic world of Macbeth, exploring the themes of power, fate, and ambition that mirror the complexity of the whisky in your glass.

With limited places available, this is an unmissable experience for whisky connoisseurs, collectors, and literary enthusiasts alike. Event for Adults aged 18 and over.

Whiskies available on the evening come from the Act 2 of the Macbeth Collection

LENNOX

Glentauchers, 27 Years Old

Refill Bourbon Barrels / Distilled 1996 / 48%

ROSS

Ben Nevis, 28 Years Old

Refill hogsheads / Distilled 1993 / 50.4%

YOUNG SIWARD

Highland Park, 18 Years Old

Refill hogsheads / Distilled 2005 / 50.8%

SECOND WITCH

Laphroaig, 26 Years Old

Oloroso sherry butt & first fill bourbon / Distilled 1998 / 49.5%

SECOND MURDERER

Jura, 17 Years Old

Oloroso sherry hogsheads / Distilled 2007 / 48.5%

SERVANT

Clynelish, 14 Years Old

First fill bourbon barrels / Distilled 2010 / 55.1%

SOLDIER

Benrinnes, 12 Years Old

Refill sherry butts / Distilled 2012 / 53.5%

As the witches say, “Time, thou anticipat’st my dread exploits.” Don’t miss your chance.