MFWF 2025: Be a whisky blender for the day with Archie Rose

Whisky & Alement have been pushing the boundaries with local whisky distillers for over a decade, with single cask creations, special blends and projects we have unprecedented access to work with local distillers. 

This year for Melbourne Food and Wine Festival we've asked Archie Rose distillery in Sydney to give you a sneak peak into what it's like to be a whisky blender for a day. A master blender from the distillery will be on hand to share some techniques around style and the basis of blending a harmonious whisky. 

This is the first time a distillery in Australia has brought their cask sample stock out to the public and allowed them to blend a variety together. We'll compare your creations to the final commercial products, Archie Rose Double malt whisky, Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky and Archie Rose Single Malt Whisky. Then to cap it all off we'll turn some of your creation into a cocktail for you to enjoy. 

You'll take home a bundle of knowledge about the industry, the ins and outs of blending and a 200ml bottle of Archie Rose Single Malt or Rye Malt whisky.

Included in your ticket:

• 15ml x Archie Rose Double Malt whisky
• 15ml x Archie Rose Single Malt whisky
• 15ml x Archie Rose Rye Malt whisky
• 5x different cask samples to work with and create your own blend
• 1x Cocktail created using your very own whisky blend
• 1x 200ml bottle of Archie Rose Single Malt or Rye Malt whisky to take home

When? Where?

Sunday the 23rd of March & Sunday 30th of March 2025
Doors open at 1:45pm for a 2:00pm start (main bar open from 4pm)
Downstairs, Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne 

Want to sit with your friends?

Please indicate in the comments if you would like to be seated with anyone in particular. 

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.