A FESTIVAL for whiskey lovers is heading to Winchester.

The Whiskey Affair will continue its nationwide tour by stopping at the Guildhall on August 26.

Following their Brighton, Guildford, Reading and Southampton events, it’s a lively and fun night out for any fans of whiskey where they can discover new brands and blends.

With the event split into four sections - scotch, bourbon, whiskey and whiskey cocktails - there’s something for everyone.

The event takes place from 1pm to 5pm for the afternoon session, and 7pm to 11pm for the evening session.

The festival started in London in 2015 and moved nationwide in 2016.

It aims to let people explore the world of whiskey against a backdrop of good music, with a sense of inclusiveness for any level of knowledge.

For Whiskey Affair Winchester, there will be live music and representatives from the brands, who are holding tasting sessions and free samples.

One the organisers Catherine Jackson said: “Back when we started our affair with whiskey, we had so many friends who were knowledgeable about different whiskeys and were often lost as to where to start. We wanted to dip our toes into the differences and similarities within the brands and learn how to judge which finishes and ages suited our tastes more, but we wanted to do so with friends and have a good night out at the same time.“

“There are some wonderful, smaller independent distillers involved next to household names so there is a true mix of brands to sample.

“We’ll have wonderful live music and speakers to provide our entertainment for the evening and a photo booth will allow a permanent (and occasionally risqué) memory of the night.

“It’s going to be great fun and we can’t wait to share it.”

Tickets are £8 each and available online.