Melbourne Whiskey Meetup - The Dixie special: American Whiskey Masterclass

Unlike our standard events this is a paid event, you must purchase a ticket from Whisky and Alment, book a ticket before they sell out.

This meetup group is not directly associated with Whisky and Alement. We will meet there from 2:00 pm and drink and chat as long as we like :)

Embark on an entertaining journey through the sensational history and modern revival of American whiskey, tracing the origins of rye and bourbon from the Midwest through the chaotic era of Prohibition to today’s global boom. Discover how thousands of innovative distilleries are pushing boundaries to showcase unique regional flavors, and walk away with a memorable tour of iconic spirits plus the practical know-how to confidently navigate any bar menu or bottle shop shelf.

Who this is for:

Anyone who enjoys a drink a chatting
People who want a low-key, low-effort way to enjoy the weekend
Coming on your own? Very welcome

Learn:

Basic history of the American whiskey industry
Understand key differences between Bourbon whiskey, rye whiskey and new world styles
What is a mash bill? We taste the difference
The location based production influences of American whisky distilleries

Duration: 1.5 hours
Standard ticket includes:

7 x 15ml premium whisky tastings (you won't find these at the big retailers, some we import just for this)
1.5 hour presentation by a whisky professional
5% discount on all purchases at the bottle shop for up to 2 hours after the event

Cost: $80pp (paid to Whisky and Alement)