Call me old-fashioned, but drinking spirits can be whiskey business!
Whether you’re a novice whiskey drinker or a seasoned professional passionate about infusing the right flavours into your brew – we can all enjoy World Whiskey Day on Saturday, May 20.
Whiskey is an historical classic spirit which has been distilled with care for more than 500 years. The choice of Kings and peasants alike for generations, whiskey is easily poured been friends and the catalyst to make great memories.
Here are three of Australia’s finest distilleries sure to provide your whiskey fix:
Crafting the spirit of King Island and keeping people smiling since 2014, King Island Distillery on Racecourse Road in Currie creates spirits with love and attitude. The brainchild of ‘Happy’ Heidi Weitjens, this is one of the few distilleries solely owned and operated by a woman, where a range of artisan spirits are meticulously distilled in a pair of custom copper ‘Angel’ stills.
Find the whiskey you have been searching for with the KI ‘Distiller Choice’ – a full-flavoured stunning special release whiskey, at a generous 49% ABV this selected strength upholds a smooth, seductive sherry cask whiskey at its best.
The first distillery on the Bellarine Peninsula, locals and visitors alike drop by The Whiskery/Bellarine Distillery on Portarlington Road in Drysdale for a tipple and treat to eat. Growing a range of botanicals on the property to make unique gins, along with nicely maturing whiskey, this is the place to satisfy the urge for a wee dram or shot.
Whiskey lovers opt for Grey Fantail single malt, with green apple skins, vanilla tea cake, raspberry coulis and malted caramel; on the palate think toffee apple, bread and butter pudding and charred figs.
Drop in for a visit to The Grove Distillery on Carter Road in Wilyabrup to taste award-winning spirits and liqueurs while enjoying great food. Expect delicious meals, good cheer and better spirits at this rustic venue, nestled in the heart of Margaret Rive Wine Country; warm the soul with The Grove's single malt whiskies such as the maple cask collectors' series, while sampling dishes made with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
Perhaps share a tasting plate of cheese, meat and toasted ciabatta, or pick up a slice of pizza topped with banana prawns, chorizo, Spanish onion, roasted red capsicum and mozzarella.
Whatever you do on Saturday, cheers to a neat experience!
