Sydney Oyster Farm x Glenglassaugh Whisky 'Immerse Yourself' Boat Tour

Overview

Calling all oyster and whisky lovers alike, Sydney Oyster Farm Tours is joining forces with Glenglassaugh Whisky to offer Aussies an incredible 'sea-to-table' whisky and oyster experience that's only available for the month of September to celebrate the scotch landing on our shores.

The luxurious Glenglassaugh Whisky Immerse Yourself experience begins at Kangaroo Point (just 45 minutes north of the Sydney CBD) where guests will be picked up for a guided boat tour of the oyster farm in the Hawkesbury River. As you sail by, take in stunning views and note the wild oysters clinging to the shore before reaching the oyster farm leases. Here you'll learn about the farming practices and history of the family-run business before slipping into a pair of provided waders and heading on to the immersive in-water dining experience. And by 'immersive' we mean you will quite literally be semi-submerged in the waters of the Hawkesbury River while you shuck.

White tableclothed tables will be waiting for guests, topped with silver platters of oysters ready to be shucked. And fear not, the guides will demonstrate the correct way to shuck oysters so there's no change of slicing off one of your digits. Don't be afraid of going hungry as you get 18 fresh oysters per person, plus in-shell prawns and accoutrements like homemade mignonette dressing.

And all that fresh seafood is paired with a guided Glenglassaugh Whisky tasting.

Guests can choose to taste two of the three available whiskies in the range: the 12-Year-Old, Sandend and Portsoy. Portsoy is the best pairing thanks to its deep maritime flavour. Expect richly peated single malt, matured in sherry, bourbon and port casks. It's the perfect candidate for a "shelly": drinking scotch from your freshly shucked (and empty) oyster shell so you add an extra layer of salinity to your dram.

If you want to bring some champagne or other drinks to enjoy alongside the whisky, you can BYO alcoholic beverages (they will supply glasses for this).

With peak oyster season happening from September to March, it's the perfect time to get shucking with a dram in hand. Book your spot before it books out.

Each booking has its table. Tours are dependent on minimum numbers and weather, find out more information on the website. Get $15 off your booking with promo code 'WHISKY15'.

Image credit: Esteban LaTessa