Southern Whisky Trails – Whisky tasting and tours in Victoria

Australia’s distillers are passionate and talented, and they’re producing world class spirits. Their small artisan batches are making a big impact, as are the sensational whisky bars popping up around Australia. Join Southern Whisky Trails on one of our tours today!

About

It was never about finding the best whisky – Scottish, Japanese, Tasmanian, single malt, bourbon, peated, double distilled, single cask, small barrel, French oak, sherry cask, aged – there is of course no such thing. It was about our journey of discovery.

It began with an enthusiasm for whisky and pride in Australia’s growing craft whisky industry. Based in Melbourne ourselves, we are keen to explore Victoria’s energetic whisky scene – the distilleries embarking on first releases and gaining international recognition, and the fantastic whisky bars promoting them and sharing rich and subtle flavours from around the globe.

We’re interested in the history of this aqua vita and the distilling process, learning about both new and time honoured techniques, and seeing Australia’s whisky story evolve.

Whisky is the prism through which we explore the cities and the regions – the scenery, the local produce, distilling trends and the stories and people behind the craft.

We’re discovering southern whisky trails across Victoria and beyond, and we’d love for you to join us.

The scientist & the diplomat.

Tours

UPCOMING EVENTS

05 October – Whisky: A South Side Story (Full day tour) (10AM – 6:30PM)
Do you have what it takes to complete our full day whisky adventure? Not for the fainthearted, this tour will bring together at least three Victorian whisky brands and explore Victoria’s whisky past, present and future. Enjoy tastings and food throughout the day and end the tour with a whisky cocktail making class.

12 October – The Whisky Roast 2019 – Special Event  (12:30PM – 3:00PM)
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of whisky over a seasonal roast lunch. Four courses, eight whiskies, and an entertaining face off between four awesomely talented guys for the Whisky Roast trophy of 2019.

26 October – Saturday Whisky Session: Stockade to the Stars (12:30PM – 5:00PM)
From boutique to large-scale craft, from tradition to modernity, experience the vibrant transformation of Melbourne’s whisky scene. Meet at a Japanese-inspired whisky bar in the city and visit two local distilleries to sample some great flavours and fine drams. 

15 November – The Friday Hooky: A VIP Whisky Experience (Timboon & Starward) (12:30PM – 4:30PM)
Knock off at noon for a leisurely lunch, an afternoon of whisky tasting and a visit to an impressive Melbourne distillery. End the tour by hand bottling your own unique cask strength whisky directly from the barrel.

TOURS UPON REQUEST (Available for groups of 6+ people)

The Otways Whisky Washout: Prickly Moses Brewery & Timboon Distillery  (7:30AM- 7:00PM)                                                             

Start the day with coffee in Melbourne before embarking on a day of indulgence in Western Victoria: a hearty brunch of seasonal delights, beer and cider at Prickly Moses, distillery tour and two-course lunch of local treats at Timboon Railway Shed distillery. End the day with an ice-cream making class of delicious whisky caramel ripple!

 

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE!
Know any whisky lovers or anyone who is curious about craft distilling in Australia? Click here to select a swhiskytrail for friends or family to book at a later date or click here to purchase $100 to $200 vouchers they can put towards a tour 

 

PLANNING A PRIVATE OR CORPORATE EVENT?

Let us organise a complete package for you! Some options include:

  • Visits to 1-2 craft distilleries, including a tour, understanding of the whisky making process and tastings at each distillery;
  • Lunch or dinner combined with a master class tasting of Australian whiskies, or a journey through wonderful whiskies of the world;
  • Interactive cocktail making classes;
  • A bottle your own cask strength whisky from the barrel experience;
  • Visits to the most sensational whisky bars in Melbourne;
  • Prizes and interactive activities for your team/friends;
  • Anything else you can dream up, we’ll absolutely try our best to make it happen…
  • We’ll take care of transport needs and teach you a thing or two about Victoria’s whisky past, present and future too.

Contact us to enquire about private tours for small or large groups, and to organise corporate events or whisky experiences for special occasions – birthdays, buck’s, hen’s and other whisky celebrations!

There are no upcoming Events at this time.
 

Contact

To experience the best that Victoria and other regions have to offer – in scenery, local produce and whisky trails – enquire about our signature tours today.

Or contact us to enquire about private tours for small or large groups and for special events – birthdays, buck’s, hen’s and other whisky celebrations! 

 

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