Warrington, England, June 2023. David ‘Dave’ Rigby of St Helens gives an illustrated talk about malt Scotch whisky and distilling.

David “Dave” Rigby from St Helens stands behind a table displaying an assortment of Scotch whisky bottles during a talk in Warrington, Cheshire, in June 2023. Wearing a dark polo shirt, he addresses an audience in a community or meeting-room setting, with a large television screen and patterned curtains behind him. Branded cartons, whisky packaging and bottles of different shapes and colours are arranged across the wooden table to illustrate the presentation. The talk focused on malt Scotch whisky, its production, traditions, regional characteristics and the wide variety of flavours created through ingredients, distillation and maturation. Single malt whisky is produced at one distillery using malted barley, while blended products may combine malt and grain whiskies from several producers. The selection shown provides useful visual material for explaining differences in branding, bottle design, age statements, cask influence and distillery identity. Rigby is identified as a St Helens mason, and the scene reflects the educational and social activities often organised through local lodges, clubs, societies and community groups. Such events combine informal adult education with opportunities for members and guests to share specialist interests, ask questions and learn from an experienced enthusiast or invited speaker. The photograph captures public speaking, local community activity and whisky appreciation rather than a formal commercial sales event. The rows of bottles and packaging make the subject immediately recognisable, while the informal room, casual clothing and audience viewpoint convey the atmosphere of a local illustrated lecture or tasting session. The image is suitable for editorial coverage of Scotch whisky, malt whisky production, responsible tasting, Scottish distilling heritage, Freemasonry, masonic social events, adult education, guest speakers, local societies, drinks culture, whisky clubs and community activities in Warrington and NW England