Australian Launch of Independent Bottler Fable

We are delighted to bring you the Australian launch of Fable whisky on Tuesday 28th June, hosted by well reputed industry legend and friend of Whisky & Alement, Kevin Griffin. There's so much more to tell but we'll leave the whiskies to speak for themselves, and the fable to be told by Kev.

Some say whisky is all about the story, the company, the moment in which you enjoy a dram with friends. Enter Fable whisky, an independent bottler of single cask whisky that focuses not only on delivering quality liquid but has partnered with high profile creatives to pair this with a fable. Volume 1 spins a tale of 'The Ghost Piper of Clanyard Bay' pairing each of the eleven chapters with a whisky. 

"There was once a small settlement perched on a sea cliff in Scotland’s wild southwest corner. The four compass points would take you elsewhere – east to the borders, north to the country’s heart, south to glacial lakes and west by boat across the waters - but the locals stayed put.

For the land here, which should have been barren, was remarkably rich for farming (a well-kept secret).

Lashed by rain, these were hardy folk as tough as the granite rock beneath their feet.

They did not complain or scare easily, but for one strange thing. On stormy nights, when the moon was nearly drowned, eerie screams seemed to come from below them.

There, where jarring waves met rugged bay, stood a gapping, hollow cave."

On pour:

• 15ml x Fable Chapter 1 - Clanyard | Caol Ila 10 year old | Single Cask no. 313836 - 57.3% | $192*
• 15ml x Fable Chapter 2 - Folk | Linkwood 12 year old | Single Cask no. 305608 - 59.1% | $170*
• 15ml x Fable Chapter 3 - Moon | Dailuaine 11 year old 2010 | Single Cask no. 308827 - 59.4% | $171*
• 15ml x Fable Chapter 4 - Bay | Benrinnes 12 year old | Single Cask no. 301911 - 60.2% | $172*
• 15ml x Fable Chapter 5 - Hound | Mannochmore 12 year old | Single Cask no. 13783 - 60.1% | $171*

All whiskies on tasting will be available to purchase on the night of the event. *Prices are indicative only and are subject to change.

When? Where?

Tuesday 28th of June
Doors @ 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start
Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne 

What is an "In the Wings" seat?

Events have moved back downstairs to the heart of the bar, Whisky & Alement. The bar is cosy making our two central tasting tables hot property. Cheap seats are located in the wings of the bar and may be facing away from your presenter, but no more than 2-4m away. If you're happy to swivel around to face your presenter then these seats are for you! 

What is a "Central Seat" ?

Central Seats are our two large tasting tables and a few of the bar seats right in the action, located front and centre to your presenter. These seats are best for those wishing to engage with the chat, or looking for the best opportunity to hear.

Check out our 'Last Chance' events cabinet. All past event bottles available at 50% of the bar cost, on pour by the dram before and after all events so you can take the opportunity to catch up with like minded whisky friends.

Location:

270 Russell Street, downstairs @ 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.