World Whisky Day 2019 Events
The Whisky Show Sydney
- The Whisky Show is the largest show of its kind in Australia, and features only whisky, and nothing but whisky. With over 40 brands and more than 140 different whiskies to sample and to buy, the Show includes exciting new brands, Masterclasses and a pop-up shop offering an extensive range of whiskies at special show prices. All whiskies available for sampling are included in the ticket price.
- When: 3 Sessions - Fri 17 May 4-8pm, Sat 18 May 12-4pm, Sat 18 May 5-9pm
- Where: Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport
- Cost: $85
- Purchase Tickets: Event Brite
BenRiach 22 Masterclass @ The Whisky Show Sydney
- As part of The Whisky Show and World Whisky Day, Alchemist Events and Brown-Forman will be presenting a unique Masterclass featuring three of the BenRiach 22yo releases. At just $49.00 per person, this is an event not to be missed, so be sure to get your tickets soon
- When: 2 Sessions - Sat 18 May 3pm, Sat 18 May 8pm
- Where: Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport
- Cost: $49
- Purchase Tickets: Event Brite
World Whisk(e) Day & Double Eagle Very Rare @ Webster's Newtown
- On Saturday, May 18th - Something VERY SPECIAL lands on our shelves. The ONLY bottle to hit Australian shores of 'Double Eagle Very Rare' will be available on our Whisky Bar.
- When: Sat May 18
- Where: Webster's Bar
- Cost: Varies
- More info: Where to find a super luxury rare whiskey this World Whiskey Day
Whisky & Sherry: The Greatest Love Story by GlenDronach @ Door Knock
- Door Knock and GlenDronach have put together an incredible Spanish themed night on the 18th of May, Saturday in celebration of World Whisky Day!
- When: Sat 18 May 6pm
- Where: Door Knock
- Cost: $71.50
- Purchase Tickets: Event Brite
Boilermaker Dinner - Private Bottlings & Batch Brewery @ Webster's
- After the incredible evening we had for our sold out event - 'An Evening with Pappy, A vertical Tasting,' The Websters Team are preparing for another unforgettable celebration of rare & limited whisky & great local craft brews.
- When: Wed 15 May 7pm
- Where: Webster's Bar
- Cost: $49
- Tickets: Event Brite
Jameson Caskmates Boilermakers @ Merivale
- One night just isn't enough to celebrate World Whiskey Day, so we've given you a whole week! Head in to Merivale between May 13-19 and make it a Boilermaker with a $5 Jameson Caskmates with every tap beer!
- When: 13-19 May
- Where: All Merivale venues
- Cost: $5 Jameson Caskmates with every tap beer
- More info: Merivale
The Glenmorangie Highball
- To celebrate World Whisky Day in May, Glenmorangie has reviewed the whisky basics and partnered with 10 cocktail bars in Sydney & Melbourne to revisit the classic Highball with an extra touch. Refreshing, low calorie, low ABV and easy to drink, the Highball is the new gin and tonic, and the perfect one to kick-off the night.
- When: 1-31 May
- Where: 10 Venues in Sydney & Melbourne
- Cost: Varies
- More info: The Glenmorangie Highball
World Whisky Day with Koval: New World Whiskies and their Evolution @ The Drink Hive
- To celebrate ‘World Whisky Day’, The Drink Hive will be presenting a Koval Distillery Masterclass, taking guests through the full flight of the very unique Koval whiskies, and teaching them about this amazingly progressive distillery, their ethos, methods, and history.
- When: 16 May 6pm
- Where: The Drink Hive
- Cost: $35
- Tickets: Event Brite
Blues, Booze & BBQ @ Black Gate Distillery
- It's our 10 year anniversary so we will have ALL Black Gate releases on pour. A fantastic line up of local, Australian and International whiskies and
spirits available at the bar with specialist Australian and exclusive International whisky flights, craft beer and ciders. There will be an assortment of smoked and barbecued meats and sides on offer throughout the day and night with music by Macquarie River Mudflappers and Brad Haling. Complimentary pick up and drop off in Mendooran. - When: Sat 18 May - Sun 19 May
- Where: Black Gate Distillery
- Cost: $11.64
- Tickets: Event Brite
World Whisky Cocktails @ Tokyo Bird & Bancho
- For the whole week leading up to World Whisky Day, enjoy a world of whisky in cocktail form. Travel the world of cocktails and taste original whisky cocktails featuring Japanese, Scotch, American and more whiskies, starting from $18. Grab a passport and “travel” to all 10 cocktail “destinations” at both Tokyo Bird and Banchō during the week to win a limited edition Tokyo Bird t-shirt! A World Whisky Passport can be picked up from Tokyo Bird or Banchō from 13-18 May 2019. Terms & conditions below. Bookings not essential but available online here for Tokyo Bird and Banchō.
- When: 13-18 May
- Where: Tokyo Bird & Bancho
- Cost: Varies
- More Info: Tokyo Bird
World Whisky Day @ Tokyo Bird
- We’re celebrating the global day of whisky for our fifth straight year at Tokyo Bird with whisky tasting flights all day long! World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate all types of whisky/whiskey. So after you’ve done your electoral #democracysausage duties (yep, the Federal pollies didn’t think about us whisky drinkers), swing by for whisky tasting flights from 1pm. As per previous years, BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. Tickets are $40 per person (plus booking fee) and will secure your booking for a 2-hour session AND includes the Toki Time flight. You can upgrade your whisky flights on the day and there’ll be plenty of food and other drinks available to purchase.
- When: Sat 18 May
- Where: Tokyo Bird
- Cost: $40-400
- More Info & Tickets: Tokyo Bird
World Whisky Dinner 2019 @ Osaka Trading Co.
- This year’s World Whisky Dinner – our third annual event! – will be held on Wednesday 22 May 2019. Explore the world of whisky and enjoy a dinner of modern Japanese fare matched with five world whiskies to celebrate World Whisky Day! World Whisky Day celebrates all types of whisky/whiskey and encourages everyone to enjoy whisky responsibly. Tickets are $110 per person; bookings essential for either 6pm or 8.30pm sitting. Scroll down for tickets or call +61 2 8880 0717 for enquiries.
- When: Wed 22 May
- Where: Osaka Trading Co.
- Cost: $110
- More Inf & Tickets: Osaka Trading Co.
World (of) Whisky Day by The Whisky Social @ Hats & Tatts
- This is the party for whisky nerds and novices alike! Whisky specials, great food and even a wheel of whisky. Take a spin of the wheel of whisky for the chance to get an $85 pour of whisky for $15!! Insane, I know. This is sure to be the wildest World Whisky Day event in town. Promise. And VIP tastings happening in the secret room from 5pm till 10:30!
- When: Sat 18 May 4pm (VIP Tasting 5pm, 7pm, 9pm)
- Where: Hats & Tatts
- Cost: Free (VIP Tasting $75)
- VIP Tasting Tickets: Event Brite
World Whisky Day @ The Long Goodbye
- When: Sun 19 May 5pm
- Where: The Long Goodbye
World Whisky Day at Starward Distillery
- The most wonderful day of the year is almost upon us! Saturday 18th May is World Whisky Day and we have plenty of reasons to celebrate here at Starward Distillery. In conjunction with Southtrade International, we are bringing the whisky flavours of the world to our distillery for sampling, along with some very special limited releases available for purchase. The talented Starward folk behind our bar will be creating a variety of exciting boilermakers and special drinks that will please everyone’s palate.
- When: Sat 18 May 12pm
- Where: Starward Distillery
- Cost: $45
- More Info: Celebrate World Whisky Day @ Starward
- Tickets: My Guest List
Chivas The Blend: World Whisky Day 2019 @ Employees Only
- Employees Only presents Chivas The Blend: World Whisky Day 2019! Come and celebrate World Whisky Day at Employees Only with the unique opportunity to create your own master blend of delicious Chivas whisky to take home with you. Welcome drinks will be provided on arrival by our wonderful Employees Only bar team, to whet your whistle and prepare you for the masterclass ahead.
- When: Sat 18 May 5pm
- Where: Employees Only
- Cost: $55
- Tickets: Event Brite
World Whisky Day at Old Kempton Distillery
- Old Kempton Distillery is collaborating with the wonderful people at The Texas Pantry to celebrate World Whisky Day. Bringing you a day of whisky, music and delicious peated spit roasted meats. Includes: Return buses service leaving from Hobart, lunch provided by Texas Pantry & a welcome nip of Old Kempton Distillery Single Malt Whisky. Tours will be available during the day running at 11.30am and 1.30pm at a discounted rate of $20pp. We highly recommend pre-purchasing tickets via our website, tickets are limited.
- When: Sat 18 May 10am
- Where: Old Kempton Distillery
- Cost: $65
- Tickets: Event Brite