Kilchoman distillery with Ileach Catherine MacMillan!

When Kilchoman opened in 2005 it arguably triggered an explosion of new distilleries across Scotland. Since it's opening 20 years ago, another 52 distilleries have opened. It was the first distillery on the island in modern times to use 100% Islay grown barley in a single batch but hasn't let the isolation of being small, remote and specialised keep it beyond the means of the everyday person. 

We welcome Islay local Catherine MacMillan to Whisky & Alement as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the distillery and the wonderful example it's set for the rest of the new distilleries across Scotland. We've keenly watched the whiskies development since our first visit to Islay in 2011 when the first release of 100% Islay was launched. So, we're pleased to invite you for a night of Kilchoman's range and a special bottle of the Kilchoman Summer 2010 release, just the 3rd bottling ever released from the distillery. 

On Tasting:

• 15ml x Kilchoman 100% Islay 13th Edition
• 15ml x Kilchoman PX Sherry casks 
• 15ml x Kilchoman Cognac cask 2023
• 15ml x Kilchoman Sauternes cask
• 15ml x Kilchoman Fino Cask
• 15ml x Kilchoman Batch Strength
• 15ml x Kilchoman Summer 2010 Release

When? Where?

Thursday 23rd of October 

Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7pm start. 

Upstairs, Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne 

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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.

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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