Join RCIScience for a dram (or three) of whisky and take the chill off Fall! 🥃

David Wolff, owner of Toronto’s Scottish Pub The Caledonian and a Global Judge for The World Whisky Awards, and Dr. Bryan Koivisto, whisky enthusiast and Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Department of Chemistry, will lead us through a whisky tasting, sharing some of the science – and art – behind how whisky is made and savoured.

Please note this is a small group, ticketed event.

About the Speaker

Dr. Bryan Koivisto joined the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Toronto Metropolitan University in 2011. As a chemist, Dr. Koivisto’s research investigates the design of new organic and polymeric materials for optoelectronic applications. After receiving promotion to Associate Professor in 2014, Dr. Koivisto continued to embrace mentorship and innovation in scientific discovery, and has developed a number of programs designed to promote interdisciplinary evidence-based experiential learning, including being the founding Director of the Science Discovery Zone (2016–2019). He is currently the Graduate Program Director for the Environmental Applied Science and Management Program. He also really loves whisky.

Event Logistics

This event takes place on the patio of The Caledonian [Directions].

Please note this is an outdoor event on a partially covered patio. In the event of rain or particularly cold weather, we may be required to move the event indoors to a private space within the pub.

Masks are welcome and recommended when leaving your seat.

• Doors open at 6:15pm. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Event starts at 6:30pm.

This event will be photographed and video recorded.

Cancellation Policy

If you are feeling unwell on the day of the event or have had a recent exposure to COVID-19, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or contact us so that it may be allocated to the waitlist.

Accessibility

Let us know if there are accommodations we can arrange with the venue to make this event enjoyable and comfortable for you.