Rare Scotch Whisky Tasting at Tam O'Shanter

Most whisky nights in LA are a flight at a bar. This one is built around the bottles you usually can't find on a shelf. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is bringing a tasting of rare single malt releases to the Tam O'Shanter in Los Feliz on Sunday, November 1, and it's an easy pick if you're sorting through things to do in Los Angeles that don't involve a screen or a crowd.

What to expect

The listing keeps the format simple: a guided tasting of rare single malt releases, hosted by the Society. The Society is known for bottling whisky straight from individual casks, so the pours tend to differ from the standard distillery lineup. The event page doesn't publish the bottle list, so treat the specific whiskies as a surprise and go in curious.

A sit-down tasting rewards attention more than capacity. Expect to nose each pour, sip it neat, and compare notes with the person next to you. If you've never tried a cask-strength single malt, a two-hour session is a low-pressure way to find out what you like.

Why the venue matters

The Tam O'Shanter sits on Los Feliz Boulevard, a Scottish-themed room that suits a Scotch tasting better than most LA venues could. For anyone browsing upcoming events Los Angeles has lined up this fall, a Sunday-afternoon pour in Los Feliz also leaves the evening free.

Practical info

• When: Sunday, November 1, 4 PM to 6 PM.
• Where: Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039.
• Tickets: $76.54 to $119.22 on Eventbrite, depending on ticket type.

Planning your visit

Check the Eventbrite page before you go for the ticket tiers, the age requirement and any refund terms, since the listing is the only place those details are published. Whisky tastings are for adults, so bring photo ID to be safe.

Parking around Los Feliz Boulevard can be tight on a weekend, so leave a few extra minutes or rideshare, especially if you plan to finish every pour. Eat something beforehand. Cask-strength whisky hits harder on an empty stomach, and a two-hour tasting is longer than it sounds.

If you like this kind of afternoon, browse more food and drink events or see what else is happening across Los Angeles. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite, so grab yours there before the date gets close.