The Glendronach is unveiling a limited-edition cinema experience in Melbourne next month that pairs movies with rare single malts and reimagined snacks.
Running exclusively at Palace Cinema Como in Melbourne’s South Yarra from 12-14 November 2025, the event features in-seat whisky butler service, caviar-topped popcorn and a $2000 whisky tasting to close the evening.
Curated by film critic Zak Hepburn, each screening is designed to reflect the character and depth of the whisky it accompanies. The series opens with The Great Gatsby alongside The Glendronach 12-Year-Old, a pairing that celebrates indulgence and nostalgia; followed by Y Tu Mamá También with the 15-Year-Old, echoing its Spanish sherry-cask warmth and sensual complexity; and The Godfather with the 18-Year-Old, mirroring the whisky’s balance of power, patience and legacy.
Priced at $50, each screening offers an elevated journey through film and flavour. Guests will start with a guided tasting of The Glendronach’s featured single malt alongside a rare release from the Master’s Anthology Series, followed by a bespoke cocktail served to their seat by a dedicated whisky butler.
Classic cinema fare is elevated through a gourmet lens, featuring Yarra Valley caviar-topped popcorn and Spanish charcuterie paying homage to the distillery’s famed Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks.
The evening then concludes with a sweet treat and a surprise pour of an unreleased Glendronach whisky valued at $2000.
Hepburn said: “Pairing film and whisky is about more than flavour; it’s about emotion, atmosphere and storytelling. Each Glendronach expression evokes a distinct mood – from bold and brooding to rich and nostalgic – inviting guests to experience cinema and whisky in a completely new way.”
The Glendronach Brand Manager Stuart Reeves said: “At The Glendronach, we’ve always believed great whisky tells a story – rich, layered and deeply evocative. This partnership brings that philosophy to life in an entirely new form. It’s not Gold Class; it’s a masterclass in craftsmanship – cinema, served neat.”
More information and tickets are available at: https://www.glendronachdistillery.com/most-luxurious-cinema/