Scottish luxury travel providers Away From The Ordinary are offering bespoke and rare virtual whisky tastings to help whisky lovers get through world whisky day in quarantine. The tastings are led by founder and whisky expert Aeneas O’Hara who operates each on Zoom. Participants are invited to order from a set of carefully curated malt whiskies prior to the tasting and then join the group for a spirited chat over one to two hours. To book visit: awayfromtheordinary.com

Where better to meet up with other whisky lovers and celebrate world whisky day than the Scotch Malt Whisky Society? The group has set up an online members’ room for whisky fans to meet up, enjoy a virtual dram and share their experiences. They’re also running a series of online tastings that everyone can join from the comfort of home. Make sure you download your printable at-home tasting mat, which will guide you through their unique selection of the 12 flavour profiles.

Sydney’s The Whisky Show has gone digital this year, in response to the risks of COVID-19. So now, you can attend from the comfort of your living room sofa. Taste some of the world’s finest whiskies from brands like Laphroaig, Bowmore, Glenglassaugh and Springbank courtesy of a box of whisky samples delivered to your door. Then share your opinion to let the rest of the community know what you think of each. For more info, visit: thewhiskyshow.net/virtual-whisky-show

Dan Murphy’s and Johnnie Walker have teamed up this world whisky day with an interactive session they hope will become the world’s biggest virtual whisky tasting. You can join the Guinness World Record attempt at 7pm on Saturday May 16th via a live broadcast on the Dan Murphy’s Facebook page. The event is set to include a guided tour through Johnnie Walker’s famous whiskies as well as a deep dive into how to pair whisky with different foods. Join the fun here: www.facebook.com/danmurphys

Whisky Loot was founded as a way to introduce Aussie newbies and whisky devotees alike to the joys of the world of whisky. The founder developed a unique series of questions to help lead people to the right whisky recommendation, which is still in use today. Choose from one of their tasting packs, or let them guide you from novice to connoisseur with a regular subscription. It’s just the thing to get you through those chilly winter nights in isolation. Shop the packs here: whiskyloot.com/collections/packs

Sydney’s The Oak Barrel is renowned as a home for whisky lovers, in fact, they host Sydney’s Whisky Fair each year. And now they’ve got your iso whisky tasting requirements sorted too. Choose five friends to join you and they’ll send out a tasting pack to introduce you to bourbon or peated whisky. Those who are a little more advanced in their tasting journey can book an advanced premium tasting. Packs start at $60 per person, with a minimum of five people and they’re hosted by Oak Barrel’s own Whisky and Spirits Educator. For those who aren’t quite ready for a private tasting, larger group sessions at specific times are available to join on their Facebook page. World whisky day in iso? Sorted. Book your private virtual whisky tasting at: oakbarrel.com.au/private-virtual-tastings/