Scotch 101
Stop stressing. Start sipping.
A complete guided Scotch tasting: what legally makes it Scotch, a tour of the regions, the Peat Ladder from unpeated to Islay smoke, 12 real bottles in three tiers, a blind game and 20 classic cocktails.
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Scotch 101 teaches what makes it Scotch, how to read a label and how Speyside, the Highlands, the Islands and Islay really taste different, then walks your table up the Peat Ladder from gentle and unpeated to big Islay smoke. Twelve real, easy-to-find Scotches are sorted Newbie to Aficionado, each with its own card, and the night ends with a blind tasting game and a cocktail round.
- 12Scotch cards
- 20cocktail recipes
- 3tiers, Newbie to Aficionado
What you get
The 32-page PDF, page by page, plus an editable Canva invite with a QR code you point at your own private RSVP form. Every shopping pick is sorted into Newbie, Casual and Aficionado budgets, so you buy exactly what's listed and skip the research.
- 01-02Start Here & Scotch 101 PrimerThe plan for the night, plus the regions and the trip from barley to glass.
- 03-06The Rules, Labels, Regions & PeatWhat legally makes it Scotch, the five categories, a region showdown and the Peat Ladder.
- 07-08Scotchbase & How to Taste12 real bottles in three tiers with ABV and price, and the five-step tasting method.
- 09-12Party, Food & ShoppingRun of show, Burns Night, food pairings, the Big Shopping List and a buying guide.
- 13-19Wheel, Mat, Cards & Blind ChallengeFlavor wheel, tasting mat, three tier tasting sheets, a blind game and Scotch trivia.
- 20-3220 Cocktails & 12 Bottle CardsRecipe cards with origins, a syrups page, a card for every bottle and the scorecard.
How it works
- 01Buy & downloadInstant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships.
- 02Print at homeStandard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required.
- 03Pick your tierChoose Newbie, Casual or Aficionado and buy all four bottles.
- 04Climb the Peat LadderUnpeated to smoky, then the blind challenge and a cocktail round.
This is an all-digital product. No physical items are shipped.
Shop the setup
The glassware, tools and games that make the night run smoother. None of it is required.
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- Glencairn whisky glasses, set of 6The tasting glass the pros use. Six covers a full table.See it on Amazon →
- Glencairn water pipetteA few drops of water opens a dram up. This adds them one at a time.See it on Amazon →
- OXO angled measuring jiggerRead half-ounce pours from above. No squinting, no free pours.See it on Amazon →
- Numbered bottle bags for blind tasting, 10 packCovers the label and numbers the pour, so the guess stays honest.See it on Amazon →
- Carr's Table Water crackers, 24 snack packsThe plain palate reset. Single packs, so nobody shares a sleeve.See it on Amazon →
- Metallic glass markers, 8 packWrite names or pour numbers right on the glass. Washes off.See it on Amazon →
- Glass carafes with lids, set of 2Water on the table, always. One carafe per end of the table.See it on Amazon →
- Sunstar Kadomaru corner rounderRound the corners and the cards look like a real deck.See it on Amazon →
- Pilot G2 pens, 12 packA pen at every seat. Notes in the moment beat notes from memory.See it on Amazon →
- Neenah 65 lb white cardstock, 75 sheetsPrint the tasting cards and invites on this and they feel store-bought.See it on Amazon →
- Firbon 12-inch paper trimmerCuts a sheet of cards in four clean strokes instead of a wobbly scissor job.See it on Amazon →
Frequently asked
What's included in the Scotch 101 kit?
A 32-page PDF you print at home: Start Here & Scotch 101 Primer, The Rules, Labels, Regions & Peat, Scotchbase & How to Taste, Party, Food & Shopping, Wheel, Mat, Cards & Blind Challenge and 20 Cocktails & 12 Bottle Cards. It downloads instantly from Etsy after purchase.
How do you host with the Scotch 101 kit?
1. Buy & download: Instant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships. 2. Print at home: Standard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required. 3. Pick your tier: Choose Newbie, Casual or Aficionado and buy all four bottles. 4. Climb the Peat Ladder: Unpeated to smoky, then the blind challenge and a cocktail round.
What occasions is the Scotch 101 kit good for?
Birthday, Groomsmen, Retirement, Father's Day, Burns Night and Holiday party. It's rated 21+ (it includes alcohol).
Is the Scotch 101 kit a physical product?
No. It's an instant digital download (32-page PDF, US Letter) that you print at home as many times as you need for your own party. Nothing ships.
How much does the Scotch 101 kit cost?
$5.50 on Etsy, a one-time purchase with an instant download.
