Maltbarn Whiskies: A Puritan of the Indie Maturation World

Maltbarn whisky is owned and operated by Martin Diekman from the Northern coastal town of Stadland, Germany. Incredibly well connected and humble in his successes Martin never picks whisky with fancy finishes in ground breaking timber profiles. The quality of the spirit and it's integration with cask is paramount for these whiskies to be selected. Expect solid sherry casks, buttery ex-bourbon barrels and decent age statements, beginning in the mid to late teens. 

Until now, Maltbarn whiskies have been very difficult to source in Australia with Whisky & Alement importing just a few bottles here and there but now Ben Mitchell from Moreish Wines in New South Wales has committed to wider distribution of the brand we can get our hands on a wider variety! 

This is your chance to taste some fantastic single cask whisky from Maltbarn. If you're a peat fan, you won't be disappointed. We'll also be tasting a couple of bourbons from Rare Character as a bonus! 

Presented by: Ben Mitchell of Importer Moreish Wines

Included in your ticket:

• 15ml x Islay malt "Southern A" 14 year old
• 15ml x Glentauchers 14 year old bourbon cask 
• 15ml x Craigellachie 16yr bourbon cask 
• 15ml x Islay Malt "North C" 15yr Sherry 
• 15ml x Orkney 17yr Bourbon cask 
• 15ml x Foursquare 16 year old rum 
• 15ml x Rare Character Single barrel 'Old Mate' Straight Rye Whiskey 6 year old
• 15ml x Fortuna Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

When? Where?

Wednesday 4th of September 2024
Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start (main bar open from 4pm)
Upstairs, Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne 

Creating teams? 

If you and your friends are making seperate bookings but you want to be a team together, please let us know in the notes at the time of booking. Maximum team size is 5. Smaller groups are encouraged. If you want to come to the event on your own we will be building teams on the evening as well. 

Cancellations

No returns, refunds, cancellations or exchanges on any tickets. If you're unable to attend a class or event, we recommend nominating a friend or family member to take your place! No notification is required for change of attendees name, simply quote the booking name on arrival.

Last minute cancellation due to exceptional circumstances

We understand that unexpected events can pop up at the last minute. In the case you are unable to make a class or event and are unable to give 14 days notice prior to your original booking date, please follow the details below:

~ Illness: In the case that the participant is unable to attend due to an illness, please email a medical certificate and your booking reference (beginning with ‘R’) to info@whiskyandale.com.au by no later than 12pm on the day of your class or event booking. Our team will be in touch within 5 working days. All booking cancellations in the case of illness will be offered a full refund or change of booking date minus booking fees and administration fee of $15 per person.

~ Family emergency: In the case of a family emergency, please email your booking reference (beginning with ‘R’) and emergency details to info@whiskyandale.com.au no later than 12pm on the day of your class or event booking. All booking cancellations in the case of a family emergency will be offered a full refund minus booking fees and administration fee of $15 per person.

~ Government enforced lockdown or isolation directive: In the case that the participant has been ordered into a government enforced lockdown or self isolation we are here to work with you. 

a) In the case that your class or event date falls on a day of government enforced lockdown for the Victorian region, our events team will contact you as quickly as possible following the lockdown announcement. Effected participants will have the option to change their booking date to a future class or event date, or be issued with a cash voucher that can be used to book a future class, event, or at the bar and bottle shop (not available for online bottle shop purchases). 

b) In the case that the class participant has been ordered into self isolation by order of the Victorian Government, please email info@whiskyandale.com.au with details and our team will do their best to respond within 48 standard business hours. Effected participants will have the option to change their booking date to a future class or event date, or be issued with a cash voucher that can be used to book a future class, event, or at the bar and bottle shop (not available for online bottle shop purchases).

Age Restrictions

All participants must be over the legal age of 18 years in order to participate and consume alcohol.

Disabled Access
Please note that the tasting room is located on level 1 and accessible only via a single staircase. If you are unable to climb stairs, it may be possible to move the tasting to a wheelchair accessible venue located on the ground level. Please email info@whiskyandale.com.au to confirm if disabled access is available before booking. 

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Gift vouchers

Gift vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash or the online bottle shop.