World Whisky Day is just around the corner, Saturday 20 May 2017 to be precise, unleashing the biggest celebration of the "water of life" around the globe. As thousands get ready to fill their glasses, we thought we’d put together a few events happening across the nation.
World Whisky Day Tours at Starward Distillery
Starward Distillery, Port Melbourne
Sessions run every hour from 12.30pm to 7.30pm
$55.00 plus booking fee
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Starward Distillery in Port Melbourne, Victoria is inviting guests to join their team in celebrating World Whisky Day with eight grand tours. Starward's modern whisky is the culmination of nine years of research and development, working with Australian barley and barrels and using distilling techniques adopted from around the world.
Tickets include a tour of the distillery and educating guests on how whisky is made from barley to bottle; a World Whisky Day cocktail, lunch from one of Melbourne’s famed food trucks and a gift. Of course, there will be plenty of whisky to be sampled, as well as the chance to fill your own mini bottle of whisky, straight from the cask.
World Whisky Tasting Flights at Tokyo Bird
Tokyo Bird, Sydney
1pm - midnight
Flights start from $30
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Japanese Whisky bar Tokyo Bird in Sydney’s Surry Hills will be hosting whisky tasting flights all day, accompanied by a special whisky-inspired food menu. Guests can choose from five two-hour whisky tasting flights, including an “Old and Rare edition, covering both international and Japanese whiskies. From 17 to 24 May, Tokyo Bird will also feature classic cocktails with a twist, featuring whiskies from Japan, Australia, Scotland, Ireland and the US.
World Whisky Day Degustation Dinner
with Redlands Distillery and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Redlands Distillery, Hobart
Ticket cost: $272.69
Redlands Distillery in Hobart is collaborating with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society for an unforgettable whisky degustation dinner. Five very rare single cask, cask strength expressions will be expertly paired with dishes by renowned Tasmanian chef Waji Spiby. The night will open up the vaults of the Society, with National Ambassador Matt Bailey leading guests through the history of each dram. The Society will also be offering membership to the world’s biggest whisky club, and guests will have the opportunity to pre-purchase a bottle of Redlands’ World Whisky Day cask, laid down two years ago.
A courtesy shuttle is included in the ticket price, picking up guests at 5pm sharp from 1 Elizabeth Street, Hobart. Limited tickets available.
World Of Whisk(e)y at The Flying Cock
The Flying Cock, Brisbane
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Free event
RSVP here
Looking to expand your Whisky knowledge? The 100Proof team will be showcasing an array of award-winning whiskies from around the world at The Flying Cock in Brisbane. The free event offers food and drink on arrival, followed by interactive presentations from distillery representatives. Also on show will be live cocktail-making, with some of Australia’s best demonstrating their flair and educating guests on the latest trends and flavours.
The Whisky Show and Masterclasses
Stamford Plaza, Sydney
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tickets $80, Masterclasses $25
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The Whisky Show, presented by World of Whisky, will feature 30 exhibitors and 60 brands showcasing around 200 different types of whiskies from around the world. In addition, four master classes will be running on the day, each presented by international ambassadors visiting for the event. Guest Master Class presenters include Kim Lu from Kavalan in Taiwan, Stewart Buchanan from BenRiach in the UK, Peyton Mason from LAWS Whiskey House in Denver USA and Graham Nicolson from Tomatin in Scotland.
Lead image photo credit: The Flying Cock, Brisbane
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