Whisky and spirit fans, it’s time to mark your diaries. These are the not-to-be missed Sydney whisky and spirit shows for 2019.
Sydney Whisky & Spirit Shows 2019 – Photo © Gourmantic
This year, we’ve expanded this listing to include spirits other than whisk(e)y as there are exciting events for consumers and members of the trade industry.
NOTE: Bookmark this page as we will be updating it with new information throughout the year as it becomes available.
Sydney Whisky & Spirit Shows 2019:
ALL YEAR
The Whiskey Co-Op at The Wild Rover
Members of The Whiskey Co-Op at The Wild Rover receive a published whiskey passport, a badge draw, whiskey focussed events and member exclusive tastings with brand ambassador.
MARCH 2019
Sydney Gin Palooza
WHEN:
Friday 8 March 2.00pm – 4.30pm or 5.30pm – 8.00pm
Saturday 9 March Special Brunch Palooza Session 11am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 4.30pm or 5.30 – 8.00pm
WHERE: Manjit’s @ the Wharf, 49 Lime Street, Sydney
TICKETS: $59.11 – $148.79 through Eventbrite
Gin! The Show by Alchemist Events
WHEN: Saturday 30 March 2019, Noon to 3.00pm; 4.00pm to 7.00pm
WHERE: Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, O’Riordan Street Mascot, NSW 2020
TICKETS: $65 through Eventbrite. $45 early bird till end February.
Tio’s Mezcal Mini Fest
WHEN: Sunday 31 March 2019, from 3.00pm
WHERE: Tio’s Cerveceria, 4/14 Foster St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
TICKETS: free entry.
APRIL 2019
Sugarcane Sunday
Sugarcane Sunday – Photo Credit: Supplied
WHEN: Sunday 14 April 2019; Afternoon Session 1pm – 4pm; Evening Session 5pm – 8pm
WHERE: Customs House Bar, Macquarie Place Park, Sydney CBD
TICKETS: Rum Pass $60 through Eventbrite. Earlybird special $35 before 14th March 2019
ADDITIONAL INFO: 2 Masterclasses:
Locally Sourced – The future of Australian rum (2pm – 3pm) $20*
How to make Spiced Rum at home (4pm – 5pm) $20*
*Includes tasting 5 different rums in the private masterclass room.
Tiki Face Off Cocktail Competition (4pm – 5pm) FREE
The best rums in the business are going to show us what tiki cocktails look like when to turn it up by 1000% in ways that only a pineapple set on fire while a flamingo flies into the sky. Usually a bar vs bar competition, rum ambassadors are going to get wild!
MAY 2019
The Whisky Show Sydney 2019 by Alchemist Events
WHEN:
Friday 17 May 2019: 4pm – 8pm
Saturday 18 May 2019: noon – 4pm
Saturday 18 May 2019: 5pm – 9pm.
WHERE: Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, 241 O’Riordan Street, Mascot
TICKETS: $85 through Eventbrite. $70 early bird till 3 April 2019.
JULY 2019
Whisky Live & Fine Spirits Sydney
WHEN:
Friday 5 July 2019 – 6-9.30pm
Saturday 6 July 2019 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm; 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
WHERE: Hilton Sydney 488 George Street Sydney, NSW 2000
TICKETS: $120 through Eventbrite
Whiskey! The Show by Alchemist Events
WHEN: Saturday 20 July 2019, 12.00 to 3pm; 4pm to 7pm
WHERE: Sir Stamford at Circular Quay, 93 Macquarie Street Sydney
TICKETS: $40 through Eventbrite.
World Tequila Day at Tio’s
WHEN: Sunday 28 July 2019, time TBA
WHERE: Tio’s Cerveceria, 4/14 Foster St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
TICKETS: free entry.
SEPTEMBER 2019
Indie Spirits Tasting by Bar Week
WHEN: Sunday 15 September 2019
Session 1: 12pm – 2.30pm
Session 2: 3pm – 5.30pm
WHERE: Restaurant Hubert, 15 Bligh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
TICKETS: $38.01 – $59.11 through Eventbrite.
Whiskey Roadshow 2019 by Bar Week
WHEN: Wednesday 18 September 2019, 6pm to 9pm
WHERE: The Clock Hotel, 470 Crown St, Surry Hills
TICKETS: TBA
NOVEMBER 2019
Sydney Gin Palooza #2
WHEN: 21-24 November 2019
WHERE: Paddington Town Hall
TICKETS: australianginawards.com.au
Last updated 12 June 2019
