Sydney Whisky Fair 2023

Overview

The annual Sydney Whisky Fair is back pouring exclusive drams from September 8–9 2023 at the historic Australian Hall in Sydney's CBD. Hosted by independent purveyors of your favourite natural wines, whiskies and craft beers, The Oak Barrel, it's a chance for whisky enthusiasts to meet head distillers, whisky experts and spirit savants from Australia and abroad.

The Oak Barrel, founded in 1956, was one of the first bottle shops in Australia to embrace premium whiskies. Today it focuses on top-notch tasting events, premium and rare whisk(e)y and wines as well as craft beers. Conceived in 2010, its Sydney Whisky Fair has grown in both popularity and size. This is its biggest year yet with over 30 exhibitors showcasing more than 200 whiskies from Australia, Scotland and around the world. Expect a focus on small batch, single cask and rare expressions — including whiskies that will only be available at the fair, specially procured from distilleries across the world. Not content to just pour epic drams, the Whisky Fair will also offer tastings of rums, armagnac, gin and absinthe. In addition to the tastings, there will also be masterclasses and seminars from the whisky experts themselves. Plus, attendees will also be able to purchase bottles at the event at discounted prices at a pop-up shop. There will also be an Old & Rare Whisky Bar pouring legendary whiskies at break-even prices.

There will be plenty of tasty grub to go along with the whiskies with Smok'n Blues catering the fair. Every ticket includes a burger — choose between the brisket burger (16-hour chopped smoked brisket glazed in garlic butter served with grilled onions, pickles and herb mayo in a milk bun) or the smoked mushroom burger (button mushrooms smoked and glazed in barbecue sauce with crispy kale and slaw served in a milk bun).

So if you love a dram and are keen to experience the spirits world — without having to pay the airfare to hop over to Scotland for a taste — get yourself a ticket before they sell out.

Discover the wonders of whisky at Oak Barrel's Sydney Whisky Fair 2023 from September 8–9 2023 at the Australian Hall. With over 200 whiskies on pour, there's something for everyone. Purchase your ticket on the website.