the case of the missing malt – printable whisky mystery tasting game
a cosy, story-driven whisky tasting where a legendary bottle does not quite taste like it should – and your guests have to figure out why. there is no murder, no heavy roleplay, just clues, drams and a slow-burn mystery at the distillery.
at a glance
players
4 to 8 players
time
about 90 minutes
format
printable PDF
roleplay
no heavy roleplay
tasting
3 whiskies
host
host plays too
reveal
secret reveal page
setup
easy to prepare
what is “the case of the missing malt”?
glenloch distillery is finally ready to unveil its pride: a legendary single malt known as the spirit of the highlands. a hand-selected whisky, presented at an exclusive tasting for insiders, investors and old friends of the house.
but when the first dram is poured, something feels off. the colour is not quite right, the nose seems muted and the flavour does not live up to the name on the label. has the bottle been mishandled? is it the wrong batch? or has someone quietly interfered with the launch?
during this printable whisky mystery game, your guests step into that very evening at the distillery. they play characters with secrets, follow prompts, examine evidence and use their tasting notes to uncover what really happened to the bottle – and why it matters so much.
what you get?
host guide
character files
printable evidence
tasting sheets
secret reveal page
instant PDF download
how it works
1 · download
2 · print & prepare
3 · play the mystery
4 · solve the case
who you will meet at glenloch distillery
each player takes on a role for the evening – no acting skills needed, just a name, a goal and a few secrets.
sir angus macduff
the proprietor
the face of glenloch and guardian of its legacy. proud, traditional and under pressure to impress investors one last time.
fiona campbell
head of pr and events
the architect of the launch night. if anything feels off, it reflects on her and she knows exactly how much is at stake.
declan ross
quality control manager
the man who knows every barrel, batch and sample that ever passed through the distillery. if the whisky is wrong, he will be the first to feel it.
nia lennox
junior brand assistant
new to the team, eager to prove herself and closer to the everyday chaos of the launch than anyone realises.
the game also includes four optional guest roles, so you can expand the group to eight players without changing the core mystery
who this game is for
looking for something more immersive than a quiz, but gentler than a murder mystery dinner? this game is made for whisky lovers who want a story wrapped around their drams.
- small groups of friends or colleagues who enjoy whisky
- hosts who want a tasting night that feels like an experience
- players who love story, secrets and a good reveal
- people who prefer mystery without violence or gore
- cosy evenings, cabin weekends or slow autumn nights in
why your guests will love this mystery tasting
- everyone is involved from start to finish – there is always a clue to share or a detail to notice.
- the whisky tasting and the mystery are woven together, so every dram matters to the story.
- characters are easy to slip into, even for shy players.
- the tone stays cosy, clever and atmospheric instead of dark or gruesome.
- the reveal moment feels earned and satisfying, especially for the players who paid attention.
game overview
- players: 4 main roles, plus 4 optional guests (up to 8 players total)
- duration: about 90 minutes, depending on group size and tasting pace
- host: required and plays along as a full character
- setting: launch evening at glenloch distillery
- drinks: three whiskies (peaty, classic highland and honey-finished)
- format: instant digital download (pdf)
- reveal: via secret code on a dedicated web page
frequently asked questions
ready to host the case of the missing malt?
download the game, print the files and choose three whiskies. your guests will arrive for a simple tasting – and leave talking about the mystery at glenloch distillery.