Don't have the cash for a distillery tour in Scotland this summer? Cry not over spilt spirits. The Oak Barrel is coming to your rescue with the 2016 Sydney Whisky Fair.
Wrapping itself around your senses for two solid days, this event will bring together whiskies and distillers from all four corners of the globe. Whether you're into peaty beasts from Scotland or smooth, boutique drops from Japan, you'll get them in one, convenient spot. And, if you're just a beginner with no idea of what you like, then this is the way to get started.
It's not only big, established names, like Laphroaig, Bowmore and Canadian Club that'll be represented, but up-and-comers, too. There's even a bunch of Aussie distillers swinging by, including Tassie's Heartwood, Perth's Whipper Snapper and Adelaide's Iniquity.
All tickets include tastings. Can't get your mitts on one? Consider booking one of the masterclasses, which range from 'Women In Whisky' to a sit-down dinner featuring Aussie drops.