The Whisky Show’s 2025 festival season has launched, giving enthusiasts, connoisseurs and newcomers the opportunity to experience whiskies from around the world.

Featuring a curated selection of Scottish, Japanese, New Zealand and Australian single malts, American whiskeys and boutique offerings, The Whisky Show attracts international award-winning master distillers. Previous shows have seen whisky lovers joined by Lark Distillery founder Bill Lark, Angel’s Envy Master Distiller Owen Millar and Fuji Whisky Master Distiller Jota Tanaka.

The whisky festival series offers a unique opportunity to engage with brands and industry experts and gain access to rare expressions.

Ticket holders will also have access to the Rare Whisky Bar, where they can buy a pour of limited and rare whiskies.

This year a third American Whiskey Show has been added to the line-up in Brisbane, as well as pouring up in Sydney and Melbourne.

The Whisky Show’s co-founder David Ligoff said: “We can’t believe we’ve welcomed over 50,000 whisky enthusiasts through our festival doors since 2012.

“Whilst our focus is always on showcasing the coolest and exciting new whiskies from all over the world, we have a number of new additions we’re introducing to the 2025 season, including meal vouches for all guests, new updates to the Show app, international guests and a few surprises including a straight from the cask bottling experience with a 10+ year old Tasmanian single malt.

“It’s such a delight to witness the enthusiastic crowds of whisky lovers eagerly lining up, sometimes well in advance, ready for the shows.

“Regular attendees warmly welcome us, often introducing us to their accompanying friends, and all are eager to explore the depths of the whisky world. This camaraderie and shared passion define what the Whisky Shows are all about.”

2025 The Whisky Show dates

26 April: Brisbane – The American Whiskey Show, Stamford Plaza Hotel

3 May: Sydney – The Whisky Show, Overseas Passenger Terminal

31 May: Melbourne – Feis Ile Islay Festival, Fitzroy Town Hall

14 June: Perth – The Whisky Show, Mercure Hotel

5 July: Melbourne – The Whisky Show, Pullman Hotel Albert Park

26 July: Canberra – The Whisky Show, Fitters Workshop

9 August: Brisbane – The Whisky Show, Stamford Plaza Hotel

23 August: Sydney – The American Whisky Show, Overseas Passenger Terminal

13 September: Adelaide – The Whisky Show, Stamford Plaza Hotel

18 October: Melbourne – The American Whisky Show, Fitzroy Town Hall

Learn more here.

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