SOLD OUT: An Evening with Glenfarclas Global Ambassador Ian McWilliam

The Glenfarclas Family cask collection encapsulates the essential character of the distillery with each bottle containing its own unique story of the time from which it was distilled and filled into cask. Glenfarclas is known for its excellent quality of sherry cask maturation, so on top of the core range, we've selected three special Family casks, each matured in a sherry butt to bring you a true taste of Glenfarclas.

Ian McWilliam, friend of Whisky & Alement for over 10 years now, returns to Melbourne to share what's not changed at Glenfarclas distillery. 

The evolution of the whisky world can happen in two distinct ways. The first sees distilleries actively change distillation regimes, cask types and ageing schedules, and the second allows natural development through the evolution of sherry cask supply or barley types and cooperage advancements. Glenfarclas distillery is gifted with a micro climate that allows arguably the longest maturation in the industry, so allowing decades of natural evolution to do their work is the best recipe for success. 

This is a special lineup and Ian's insight is one of the most valued in the industry! Join us for one of our favourite events of the year, as we welcome Ian back during his annual tour of Australia.

Included in your ticket:

• 15ml x Glenfarclas 15 year old
• 15ml x Glenfarclas 17 year old
• 15ml x Glenfarclas 105
• 15ml x Glenfarclas Family Cask #1106 distilled 2004 Refill Port Pipe, 18 year old 54.2% bottled July 2023
• 15ml x Glenfarclas Family Cask #3034 distilled 2005 4th Fill Butt, 17 year old 59.6% bottled July 2023
• 15ml x Glenfarclas Family Cask #2526 distilled 2006 Sherry butt, 15 year old 58.9% bottled July 2022

When? Where?

Tuesday 11th of March

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

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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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