Ardbeg Day 2025: The Smokiverse awaits!

Ardbeg Day is back in 2025 with a new out-of-this-world release, "Smokiverse!"

Experiments on Ardbeg's mashing process have been in the works for years with this release being the first bottling to display the outcome of high gravity mashing. High gravity mashing involves the use of less water during the mash, resulting in a more concentrated wort for fermenting. The outcome of this on the flavour should show a fruity side to Ardbeg's spirit along with the signature peat and smoke characters it's known for. 

As Ardbeg experiments with new processes like high gravity, we thought it would be fun to take a look at how the developments that tackled the hurdles of eating and drinking in space have impacted life here back on earth and how a certain corned beef sandwich also makes an appearance in space. 

Included in your ticket:

• 15ml x Ardbeg 10 year old
• 15ml x Ardbeg Smoketrails 
• 15ml x Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 year Old Batch 4
• 15ml x Ardbeg Smokiverse
• A space travel ready pouch of Maple smoked almonds
• A toasted Reuben Sandwich with smoky Ardbeg dressing
• 1x Ardbeg whisky cocktail

When? Where?

Sunday 1st of June 

Doors open at 2pm for a 2:30pm start (main bar open from 4pm)
Downstairs, Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne 

Dietary Requirements:

Please indicate any dietary requirements in the field when booking as we may not be able to cater to requests on the day. 

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.