This weekend, 14-15 November 2026, Whisky Abbey descends on a new indoor-outdoor venue at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne. DrinkMelbourne has 2 double passes valued at $115 each to give away. Read on to WIN…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
This year, this celebratory festival is themed around both powerhouse and emerging distillery “Destinations” and offers:
- Access to chat to 50+ makers and distillers
- 700+ Australian and international whiskies to explore
- Heavily discounted 15ml tastings (from as little as $3 per pour)
- 12 masterclasses
- A handful of special hands-on experiences
- 14 free flash tastings; first in, best dressed!
- An impressive main stage program with expert discussions and education
- Exclusive bottlings, rare drops and other surprises
You can travel the world of whisky without leaving home. R.S.V.P. for Saturday, Sunday, masterclasses, or the whole weekend right here.
DRINKMELBOURNE SELECTS
As a fan of local creations, I recommend you pay special attention to:
1. Sullivans Cove Distillery From Spirit to Cask: Tasting Twenty Years of Transformation
A comparative time-travelling tasting across 20 years of the celebrated Tasmanian distiller. Details & tix here.
2. Australian Whisky & Cheese
5 different producers. 5 festival-exclusive bottles. 5 cheeses from Long Paddock. A decidedly delicious way to dram. Details & tix here.
3. Lark: A New Signature with Bill Lark
Always worthwhile catching up with the Godfather of Australian whisky. We hear there will be Xmas whisky to taste. Details & tix here.
4. Blending with the Best
Fancy yourself a distiller? Create your own blend to take home under guidance of the nation’s greatest whisky makers. Details & tix here.
5. Hellyers Road – The Sherry Connection
If sherry casks are among your favourites – this session will demystify the magic that sherry imparts on whisky. Details & tix here.
6. Overeem Distillery – Casks Unleashed
What’s in a cask? Explore what characteristics quirky casks impose on whisky with Overeem. Details & tix here.
WIN A DOUBLE PASS
Thanks to our good friends – and your Whisky Abbey hosts Casa De Vinos, DrinkMelbourne has 2 double passes valued at $115 each to give away. Take a friend and go for a whole day (either Saturday or Sunday). OR treat yourself and go solo for both days.
For your chance to win: simply email sarah@drinkmelbourne.com.au with the subject line ‘Whisky Abbey’ and include your full name. You will be signed up for *very occasional* emails from DrinkMelbourne (mostly about how you can score drinks on us). Winners will be notified Thursday 12th at noon.
