World Whisky Day at Tokyo Bird

Overview

It's an annual event of the deliciously unconventional variety. As the name suggests, World Whisky Day gives this beloved dark spirit its own global day of festivities. Sydney's Japanese-inspired laneway bar Tokyo Bird is renowned for their selection of over 80 whisky varieties, making it the perfect venue to celebrate the nectar of the gods, with a week of whisky-focused celebrations.

From May 16, let bar manager Yoshi Onishi mix you one of Tokyo Bird's five World Whisky Cocktails, using spirits sourced from around the globe ($18 each). Don't miss the Pear Drop (with Writer's Tears Irish pot still whisky, pear liqueur, whisky barrel bitters and smoked cinnamon), and make sure to get a taste of their American-style Boulevardier (with Bulleit bourbon, Campari and sweet vermouth).

Fancy a feast to pair with your whisky creations? Nab a spot at TB's Japanese Whisky Dinner on Tuesday, May 17 (sittings at 6 or 8.30 pm,). Bringing in Melbourne's Adam Liston (celebrated chef and former owner of Northern Light Yakitori Bar), the night promises five premium Japanese whiskies alongside five courses of modern Japanese cuisine ($135 per person, bookings essential).

But if you'd rather wait for the day itself on May 21, head to Tokyo Bird from 1pm to sample their World Whisky Day tasting slights from the around the world ($38 each). After a sold-out day of festivities in 2015, we'd be getting in early to snatch up the best these guys have to offer.

Tokyo Bird is one of our favourite whisky bars in Sydney. Read the whole list.