Nightfall has often been as essential an ingredient to whisky as spring water and malted barley: at least to those who wanted to keep their moonshine out of the sight of the excisemen. You may also find that the spirit plays off your tastebuds better in the dark, if you sign up for a special experience in London this summer. The Drams in the Dark sessions at Mac and Wild restaurant begin with candlelit drinks, before all lights are dimmed and guests are led through a flight of four drams with taste-paired snacks. Your other senses will take over from your eyes beautifully.
PHOTOGRAPHS: ROBERT BOHRER/AGE FOTOSTOCK, IURII KUZNETSOV/ALAMY
(from £40; macandwild.com).