Whisky by the Bay 2026




Whisky by the Bay 2026
Whisky by the Bay 2026
Saturday 24th October 2026 · 12-6pm · The Whiskery, Drysdale
One afternoon. Some of Australia’s most interesting distillers and independent bottlers, together on the Bellarine.
Meet the makers, taste your way across Australian whisky and discover new releases alongside old favourites.
$49 per person
Your ticket includes an engraved Whisky by the bay festival glass, standard tastings direct from producers and live music throughout the afternoon.
Special and rare releases will also be available to purchase directly from producers.
Who’s Pouring
New this year: Killara & Heartwood
Plus returning favourites: Backwoods Distilling Co, Kinglake Distillery, Furneaux Distillery, Noble Bootleggers, Loaded Barrel, Whisky & Alement Rare Bar, Corowa Distilling Co, Chief's Son Distillery, Timboon Distillery, Imbue Distillery, Starward, Bellarine Distillery, Hellyers Road Distillery, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Sandy Gray Whisky, Bass & Flinders & Jimmy Rum.
Masterclasses
Want to go a little deeper? A limited number of masterclasses will run throughout Whisky by the Bay, hosted by some of the makers joining us for the festival.
Masterclass details and tickets will be released in the coming weeks.
Food & Drinks
The Whiskery Bar will be open throughout the afternoon, pouring drinks and serving up pizzas and snacks.
Our very talented friends from ALMA will also be onsite with their food truck, bringing their South American-inspired food to Whisky by the Bay.
Come hungry. There will be plenty worth tasting beyond the whisky.