Sydney Whisky Fair 2013

Overview

Representatives of more than 40 whisky distilleries from around the world will descend upon the Sydney CBD this September, bringing with them samples of 150 single malts from around the world for you to taste. The Sydney Whisky Fair will take place at The Oak Barrel on 6 and 7 September, and will give you a rare opportunity to mix and mingle with some of the biggest names in the trade.

According to The Oak Barrel's spirits buyer and educator Dave Withers, an important focus of this year's fair will be the diversity of flavour and character brought to life by the emergence of innovative new micro-distilleries.

"In recent times, we have seen a rye whisky from Tasmania, a whisky smoked with Texas scrub oak and even whiskies made with spelt," he says. "These small producers are pushing the envelope and represent the cutting edge of what is being done with whisky. Needless to say, we will have them on taste."

A small number of VIP tickets will give connoisseurs access to some of the rarest expressions being poured at the fair, while newbies will have the opportunity to learn the ropes from Withers, the distillers and the many die-hard whisky aficionados in attendance on the day.