Whisky and Alement Melbourne Brewery & Distillery

Want to learn more about the world of whisky? This tasting is a great introduction to the rise of whisky as a global spirit. Whisky is now made in over 30 countries around the world, and here you’ll get to taste your way through the rise of Scotch whisky, the dramatic origins of the Japanese whisky industry, and find out how different grains, casks and climates affects the flavour profile of the world’s great whiskies. Let us be your guide as we journey through the world’s top whisky regions and discover a new generation of producers driving the industry forward.
Cost: $80pp
Number of seats: Maximum of 22 guests
Duration: 1.5 hours
Standard ticket includes:
- 7 x 15ml whisky tastings
- 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
Tee-totaller ticket includes:
- 1 soft drink of your choice
- 1.5 hour presentation by a whisky professional
How do I change my booking date?
We'll be happy to change your booking date provided you contact us more than 14 days prior to your original booking date. To change your booking date, please email info@whiskyandale.com.au with the following information and our team will contact you within 5 business days:
~ Booking reference (beginning with 'R')
~ Booking name (not attendees name)
~ New class dates (see 'Whisky Classes' via our website for a list of available dates)
~ please note, change of dates are available for classes only, not events. Most events are not repeated and therefore are unable to be changed.

Cancellations
No returns, refunds, cancellations or exchanges on any tickets or tasting packs. If you're unable to attend a class or event, we recommend nominating a friend or family member to take your place! No notification is required for change of attendees name, simply quote the booking name on arrival.

Last minute cancellation due to exceptional circumstances
We understand that unexpected events can pop up at the last minute. In the case you are unable to make a class or event and are unable to give 14 days notice prior to your original booking date, please follow the details below:
~ Illness: In the case that the participant is unable to attend due to an illness, please email a medical certificate and your booking reference (beginning with ‘R’) to info@whiskyandale.com.au by no later than 12pm on the day of your class or event booking. Our team will be in touch within 5 working days. All booking cancellations in the case of illness will be offered a full refund or change of booking date minus booking fees and administration fee of $15 per person.
~ Family emergency: In the case of a family emergency, please email your booking reference (beginning with ‘R’) and emergency details to info@whiskyandale.com.au no later than 12pm on the day of your class or event booking. All booking cancellations in the case of a family emergency will be offered a full refund minus booking fees and administration fee of $15 per person.
~ Government enforced lockdown or isolation directive: In the case that the participant has been ordered into a government enforced lockdown or self isolation we are here to work with you.
a) In the case that your class date falls on a day of government enforced lockdown for the Victorian region, our events team will contact you as quickly as possible following the lockdown announcement. Effected participants will have the option to change their booking date to a future class date, or be issued with a cash voucher that can be used to book a future class, event, or at the bar and bottle shop (not available for online bottle shop purchases).

b) In the case that the class participant has been ordered into self isolation by order of the Victorian Government, please email info@whiskyandale.com.au with details and our team will do their best to respond within 48 standard business hours. Effected participants will have the option to change their booking date to a future class date, or be issued with a cash voucher that can be used to book a future class, event, or at the bar and bottle shop (not available for online bottle shop purchases).

Age Restrictions
All participants must be over the legal age of 18 years in order to participate and consume alcohol.

Disabled Access
Please note that the tasting room is located on level 1 and accessible only via a single staircase. If you are unable to climb stairs, it may be possible to move the tasting to a wheelchair accessible venue located on the ground level. Please email info@whiskyandale.com.au to confirm if disabled access is available before booking.

Privacy Policy
By purchasing a ticket to an event, you acknowledge that the event may be filmed or photographed and give consent for the film or photographs to be published on any platform by Whisky & Alement or by any other entity used for promotion. Films and photographs may be used occasionally for other marketing purposes.

Gift vouchers
Gift vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash or any other product.