Sarah Hyndman
Sonic tasting event: Gin & Senses

Held at the water's edge Sugar Store warehouse in Cowes, this participatory sonic tasting experiment, with live violinist (three tasters – sonic flavour, sonic fizz, and sonic storytelling), is one you will not want to miss being part of.
Supported by Isle of Wight Distillery.
For those who do not drink gin or alcohol, tonic will be provided.
Fairest Isle Festival
Sat, 16 May 2026
The Sugar Store, Cowes
5:30pm
£18 – £20
Full Event Details
Explore how what we taste and enjoy is served up by the brain, ears and predictions. Can a violin make my drink taste fizzier? Become part of TED Talk specialist Sarah Hyndman’s multi-sensory gin and/or tonic tasting experiment!
Held at the water's edge Sugar Store warehouse in Cowes, this participatory sonic tasting experiment, with live violinist (three tasters – sonic flavour, sonic fizz, and sonic storytelling), is one you will not want to miss being part of.
Supported by Isle of Wight Distillery.
For those who do not drink gin or alcohol, tonic will be provided.
Venue Details & Map
Location
The Sugar Store, Cowes
Shepherds Marina, Medina Road, Cowes, PO31 7HT
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