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Whisky By The Bay 2026

The Whiskery at Bellarine Distillery

Whisky by the Bay is a day of whisky exploration. Meet the makers, learn the stories behind each drop, and taste your way through some of Australia's top whisky offerings. The line-up features established distilleries creating some of Australia's best whisky, new players shaking things up, and independent bottlers bringing an international flavour. Rare tastings, drams and take home bottles available for purchase direct from the distiller. Distilleries and independent bottlers include Killara, Heartwood, 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. The crew from ALMA will be bringing their food truck and South American-inspired cooking to Whisky by the Bay. If you know ALMA, you'll know this is good news. What will you discover at Whisky By The Bay?
guests sampling whiskies from local distillers beneath the vine-covered pergola at The Whiskery
A Starward representative pouring whisky for guests at a busy outdoor tasting table during Whisky by
The Whiskery @ Bellarine Distillery at sunset
Four Australian whisky makers smiling beneath festoon lights and vine-covered pergolas at Whiskery
When
24 October, 2026
Venue
The Whiskery at Bellarine Distillery
Location and Directions2102-2120 Portarlington Road Drysdale Victoria 3222 Australia
Adult
$49
Guests must be 18 years and over. Tickets are essential. Ticket includes event entry, whisky tastings, engraved festival Glencairn glass, live music. Additional drams, drinks and food available for purchase, see event website for details.
Product Types
  • Food and Wine
  • Exhibition and Shows
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Carpark
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
  • Does not cater for people with access needs.
Dates
  • Saturday 24 October, 202612:00 - 18:00Confirmed Event
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