Category Archives: Special Events

Election Night Watch Party

This special gathering will bring together friends, neighbors, and the wider Boston community to celebrate democracy in a welcoming atmosphere.

The Haven has been part of the Jamaica Plain community since 2010, and hosting election night events has been a longstanding tradition (as well as Eurovision). After a hiatus due to the last election occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re thrilled to invite the community back for the first time in 8 years to enjoy great food, drinks, camaraderie and more drinks on this important night.

Join us on November 5th for an evening of celebration (or contemplation) and lively conversation as we watch the election results roll in. Whether you’re a longtime friend of ours or new to the neighborhood, all are welcome to experience the best of The Haven’s hospitality on this important night.

VIP Octomore Series 15 Release Tasting Event – Friday November 1st

This intimate tasting event is your chance to be among the first to experience the bold and exceptional profiles of this latest collection! ** LIMITED NUMBER OF EARLY BIRD VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL SOLD OUT AT JUST $49! **

Bruichladdich Distillery Unveils 15th Octomore Series

Join us for an exclusive evening as we celebrate the highly anticipated release of the Octomore Series 15. Known as the world’s most heavily peated whisky, Octomore pushes the boundaries of flavor, innovation, and craftsmanship. This intimate VIP tasting event is your chance to be among the first to experience the bold and exceptional profiles of this latest collection.

Guided by expert U.S. brand ambassador and longtime friend of The Haven – Jason Cousins – you will be taken on a sensory journey through the intricate layers of each release, learning the story behind the peat, the production, and the unparalleled quality that defines Octomore. Expect rare insights into the distillation process, cask aging, and the mastery that makes this series so revered.

** LIMITED NUMBER OF EARLY BIRD VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL SOLD OUT AT JUST $49! ** 

All tasting ticket holders are invited to stay in our Assembly Room at the conclusion of the event (around 8 PM) for dinner with your party and/or your new friends! We are offering a complimentary dessert for any attendees staying for dinner.

This is a must-attend event for connoisseurs and collectors alike.

Event Highlights:

  • Exclusive tasting of the Octomore Series 15
  • Expert-led discussion on production, aging, and flavor profiles
  • Networking with fellow whisky enthusiasts in a luxurious setting
  • Specialty pours from Bruichladdich available add on’s in the room (a SURPRISE whisky will be offered!)
  • Complimentary dessert for guests who stay for dinner at the conclusion of the event

Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to indulge in one of the whisky world’s finest releases.

Isle of Raasay Ambassador DRAMnight – October 23rd

Isle of Raasay Ambassador Scott Fraser joins us for a one off DRAMnight – a deep dive into new distillery offerings and special bottlings.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we discover the sensational Single Malt that is Isle of Raasay with Brand Amassador Scott Fraser.


Home to just 161 people, the Isle of Raasay (Old Norse for roe deer island) lies off the west coast of Scotland in the Inner Hebrides, a short 25 minute ferry journey from Sconser on the Isle of Skye. This corner of the world is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, exaggerated landscapes, impressive geology, and one of Scotland’s most incredibly diverse ecosystems.

FIRST LEGAL DISTILLERY ON THE ISLE OF RAASAY

Rooted in centuries of illicit distilling, the Hebridean Isle of Raasay provides the ingredients for the perfect dram. Illicit distilling is said to have taken place here as recently as 1850, with archaeological evidence of a collapsed still on the island.

The Isle of Raasay Single Malt is a taste of a ruggedly elegant, exceptionally diverse island. A lightly peated single malt balanced with rich dark fruit flavours. Our carefully crafted and unique recipe combines peated and unpeated Raasay spirit that has been matured in three different types of oak cask.

Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or new to the world of Scotch, this event promises to delight your senses and enrich your palate.

A 6.30 PM start will give you the opportunity to join us for dinner after the event—either staying in The Assembly Room with your tasting party or new friends, or moving into our dining room or out onto our gorgeous patio!