Single Origin Chocolate & Whisky Masterclass

The de-industrialisation of food and drink has emerged as one of the most important trends of the modern era, and whisky is no exception. For this very special event - our first of 2023 - we're delving into the idea of "single origin" and how it applies to both chocolate and whisky, with delicious results. 

Chocolate, much like coffee or wine, is directly influenced by the environment in which the cacao beans are grown. In recent years whisky, too, has become focused on the idea of "terroir" - the land and climate where the grains are grown. Join chocolate experts from a local chocolatier along with Whisky & Alement whisky expert Fred Siggins as we explore single origin, bean-to-bar chocolates paired with whiskies made with single origin grains.

We'll get to taste six different single origin chocolates made using cacao beans from regions such as Africa, South East Asia, Central America, Venezuela, Australia and The Caribbean. Each chocolate will be paired with a different premium whisky using grains from a specific single origin source. We'll also finish with a whisky and chocolate cocktail designed for the event by the Whisky & Alement bar team. 

On pour:

• 6 x Single Origin, bean to bar chocolate samples
• Chocolate Whisky Cocktail
• 15ml x Springbank Local Barley 10yr | 51.6%
• 15ml x Bruichladdich Distillery Micro Provenance Series 11yr | 59.2%
• 15ml x Kilchoman 100% Islay 11th Edition | 50%
• 15ml x Westland Colere 1st Edition American Single Malt | 50%
• 15ml x Waterford Single Farm Origin Hook Head Edition 1.1 Irish Whisky | 50%
• 15ml x Joadja PX Cask by Old Master | 54.9%

Bottle Shop

Select whisky bottles and chocolates will be available for sale to ticket holders during the event. 

When? Where?

Tuesday, 24h of January
Doors @ 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start
Upstairs, Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne 

Want to sit with your mates?

If you and your friends are making seperate bookings, please let us know in the notes at the time of booking if you would like to be seated near someone else, otherwise we cannot guarantee that you will be able to sit with them! We cannot seat people together if they have purchased tickets for different seating areas. 

Location:

270 Russell Street, Upstairs @ Whisky & Alement

Cancellations

No returns, refunds, cancellations or exchanges on any tickets or tasting packs. 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. 

Privacy Policy

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 & Alement or by any other entity used for promotion. Films and photographs may be used occasionally for other marketing purposes.

Gift vouchers

Gift vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash or the online bottle shop.