The Sponge himself, Angus MacRaild descends on Melbourne

The Sponge himself, Angus MacRaild descends on Melbourne
From AUD $90.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Melbourne, VIC
  • Product code: PUCX0E

Angus MacRaild is one of the whisky world's most respected writers, independent bottlers and whisky personalities. A regular contributor to the legendary Whiskyfun.com alongside Serge Valentin, Angus has built a reputation for his exceptional palate, encyclopaedic whisky knowledge, sharp wit and love of old-school Scotch whisky.

Angus is the founder of Decadent Drinks, the independent bottling company behind cult-favourite ranges including Decadent Drams, Whiskyland, Equinox & Solstice, and Old Orkney. He also works as an expert tasting panellist for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) and regularly stirs the pot with his hilarious whisky satire blog, Whisky Sponge.

When he's not writing about or bottling whisky, Angus is busy building Kythe Distillery, one of Scotland's newest distilleries. Kythe is dedicated to reviving traditional, hands-on whisky production, with no automation, direct-fired stills, long fermentations, heritage grains and traditional yeast strains. The ambition? To recreate the rich, characterful styles of Scotch whisky from the 1960s to 1980s.

Known for his entertaining stories, infectious enthusiasm and refreshingly irreverent approach to whisky, Angus is as much fun to listen to as his whiskies are to drink. Join us for a rare opportunity to taste some extraordinary whiskies with the man behind the bottles.

On Tasting:

  • 15ml x Decadent Drams Bowmore 2004 22 year old, Australian exclusive 
  • 15ml x Equinox & Solstice Glenlitigious, 12 year old
  • 15ml x "OO" Old Islay Bunnahabhain 2005, 21 year old
  • 15ml x "OS" Old Skye 2018 8 year old (Torabhaig)
  • 15ml x Whiskyland Chapter Thirty Two Glenburgie 1988 38 year old
  • 15ml x Whiskyland Chapter Thirty Seven Dufftown 1991 34 year old
  • Plus a surprise seventh whisky that Angus is bringing in his suitcase
Tickets: $90 per person


When? Where?

Wednesday 11th of November, 2026

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

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. 


Changes & Cancellations

Please refer to the FAQ's page on our website for full details about change of date and cancellations.

Change of date is available with a minimum of 7 days notice. 

No cancellations or refunds for any product. Tickets can be gifted to friends or family without notifying the venue.


Disabled Access

Disabled Access is available on the ground level, but is not available for our tasting room. Please contact us before booking and we'll do our best to accommodate.


Other T&C's

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

We reserve the right to refuse service without refund, to any persons displaying intoxicated or inappropriate behaviour.

Photography and videography - By purchasing a ticket to an event, you acknowledge that the event may be filmed or photographed and give consent for the film or photographs to be published on any platform by Whisky and Alement or by any other entity used for promotion. Films and photographs may be used occasionally for other marketing purposes.