Sydney Whisky Month is officially back, and 2026’s celebrations are shaping up to be our biggest yet! What started as a week-long affair has evolved into a full month dedicated to showcasing the best whisky from all around the world. Now, the most dram-tastic event of the year returns to deliver more takes on the ‘water of life’ than you can throw a cask at.
Hosted by Man of Many, Sydney Whisky Month has become a staple on our beautiful city’s event calendar as it brings whisky makers and whisky lovers together for an unmissable series of exclusive tastings, rare releases, and immersive experiences across the Harbour City.
Entering its sixth year, Sydney Whisky Month’s momentum continues to build with more venues, new faces, and even bigger pours than ever before. Whether you’re a whisky veteran or just starting your dram journey, 2026 is the perfect time to get involved. Raise your glass as Sydney Whisky Month returns this May!
Event Details
LARK (SOLD OUT)
Location: Whisky Thief
Date: May 7th, 2026
Weller
Location: CIRQ, Crown Sydney
Date: Wednesday, 20th May, 2026
Bushmills
Location: The Doss House
Date: 1st to 31st of May, 2026
Angel’s Envy
Location: Silver’s Motel
Date: Thursday, 25th June, 2026
Bushmills
- Date: 1st-31st of May, 2026
- Location: The Doss House
Come celebrate Sydney Whiskey Month at The Doss House through a partnership with Bushmills, the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery. This exclusive event invites you to explore the remarkable depth of Irish Single Malt through a carefully curated menu of rare casks and classic cocktails, offering an unforgettable tribute to whiskey history. The partnerships run throughout May, but come celebrate with the Man of Many team on Thursday, the 28th of May, and we might even shout you a dram.
Rare & Exclusive Tasting Flight ($85)
You’ll journey through some of the most coveted expressions ever drawn from Bushmills’ legendary casks. This premium flight features the iconic Bushmills 21-Year-Old, a marriage of single malts mellowed in Oloroso sherry and bourbon barrels, followed by a final two-year finish in Madeira casks that impart deep notes of ripe fruit. Alongside it sits the legendary 25-Year-Old, which spends a lifetime in oak. After initial maturation, it finishes for 21 years in hand-crafted ruby port pipes, delivering generations of luxurious dark fruit flavours.
If you’re looking for something a little extra to elevate your tasting, you can add a pour of the Bushmills 30-Year-Old to your experience ($60). With only 1,500 bottles ever produced, this rare sensory bottle matures for 14 years before a 16-year finish in specifically sourced, first-fill Pedro Ximénez casks.
Featured Cocktail Collection
If you prefer mixed drinks, The Doss House honours its history with three classic expressions.
- The Old Doss: A signature Old Fashioned featuring the triple-distilled, velvety Bushmills 10-Year-Old, perfectly highlighting its honey and crisp malt notes.
- Bushmills Buck: A Prohibition-era precursor to the Moscow Mule, pairing caramelised charred pineapple with the whiskey’s vanilla and toffee.
- The Antrim Boilermaker: A true distiller’s favourite that marries Oloroso sherry-matured Black Bush Whiskey with an iconic Guinness draught, unlocking deep flavours of dark chocolate and roasted nuts.
Angel’s Envy
- Date: Thursday, 25th June, 2026
- Location: Silver’s Motel
- Address: 187 Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042
- Time: TBC
- Ticket Price: $60 Early Bird Prices
Man of Many and Angel’s Envy invite you to step into the reimagined Silver’s Motel for an intimate, multi-sensory journey through the artistry behind Kentucky’s finest bourbon. Sip, savour, and discover the dedication that goes into every drop while enjoying a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere created exclusively for Sydney’s biggest celebration of the dram.
What to Expect
From the moment you walk through the doors, you’ll be immersed in the world of Angel’s Envy. Your ticket includes a full evening of drinks, food, and entertainment as we celebrate Sydney Whisky Month in style:
- A Warm Welcome:
- Start the night right with a bespoke Angel’s Envy welcome cocktail on arrival, accompanied by the relaxed sounds of a live acoustic performance.
- Cinematic Experience:
- Enjoy a second expertly crafted cocktail while we screen an exclusive Angel’s Envy short film, introduced with a personalised video message straight from the distillery team in Kentucky.
- Guided Sit-Down Tasting:
- Take your seat for the main event, an immersive, guided tasting of four exceptional Angel’s Envy expressions led by the distillery’s whiskey experts.
- Gourmet Food Pairings:
- Enjoy thoughtfully curated food pairings served throughout the tasting, each designed to perfectly complement the unique flavour profile of the accompanying whiskey.
- Cheers to Whiskey:
- Conclude the guided portion of the evening with a final celebratory cocktail.
- Meet & Mingle:
- After the tasting, the bar will open to the public, giving you the perfect opportunity to chat with the teams from Man of Many and Angel’s Envy, mingle with fellow whiskey lovers, and keep the Sydney Whisky Month celebrations going.
The Tasting Lineup
During the guided session, you will experience the distinct character and finishing techniques of four premium Angel’s Envy expressions:
- Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels
- Rye Whiskey Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks
- Triple Oak
- Bottled-in-Bond
Secure Your Spot
Space for this intimate tasting event is strictly limited. Grab your Early Bird ticket today to guarantee access to one of Sydney Whisky Month 2026’s premier events.
Weller
- Date: 20th of May, 2026
- Location: CIRQ, Crown Sydney
- Address: 1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000
- Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
- Ticket Price: Giveaway Winner’s Only
We’re giving 12 lucky readers the chance to win a highly coveted seat at an intimate, ultra-exclusive W.L. Weller tasting masterclass.
You’ll join Brand Ambassador Geraint “Gee” David on a journey through an exceptional range from the label behind the original wheated bourbon, where you can experience firsthand the incredibly smooth, sweet finish and rich complexity that make these bottles so in demand. The evening’s pinnacle will arrive with the exclusive unveiling and tasting of the extraordinarily rare Weller Millennium. Valued at $10,000, this masterpiece is crafted from some of the most ultra-aged wheated bourbons in the world. It’s a true once-in-a-lifetime pour.
Enjoy this guided tasting alongside fellow whiskey lovers, complete with delicious, curated nibbles and drinks in a relaxed, luxurious setting perfectly tailored to savouring every single drop.
LARK (SOLD OUT)
- Date: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
- Location: Whisky Thief at Prefecture 48
- Address: 230 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000
- Time: 6:30 pm – 10 pm
- Ticket Price: $120
LARK Distillery is bringing Australia’s finest single malts to Whisky Thief in Sydney’s CBD for an intimate evening of provenance-led storytelling, curated tastings, and immersive theatricality. Exploring the place where luxury, passion, and craftsmanship meet, LARK will deliver an unforgettable whisky experience led by Master Distiller Chris Thomson. The evening will see guests exploring Australia’s finest drams paired with a delicious menu curated by Whisky Thief’s expert kitchen.
Expressions guests will enjoy on the night include:
- Fire Trail No.151: Aged in rare port and sherry casks, this is the purest expression of LARK’s house style, serving up layers of vibrant citrus and baked fruit, balanced by the subtle savouriness of applewood-smoked water. A whisky that’s bold, flavour-forward and unmistakably Tasmanian.
- Devil’s Storm No.183: Shaped by rare vintage port and sherry casks from Seppeltsfield and finished in American oak, this perfectly balanced single malt boasts delicate Tasmanian peat smoke with aromas of red fruit that give way to smooth almond fudge and rich chocolate, leaving a warming finish that lingers.
- Ruby Abyss No.285: A whisky of rare depth, indulgence and elemental balance, Ruby Abyss is aged in first-fill vintage Seppeltsfield port and sherry casks, including a 100-year-old Australian port reserve. Layers of dark fruits and caramelised brown sugar lead to silky mocha and finish with a delightful brandy snap sweetness.
This exquisite evening will start and end with a further cocktail or additional delicious whisky, rounding out a whisky experience unlike any other. As the standard bearer for Tasmanian whisky on the world stage, this exclusive Sydney Whisky Month event from LARK Distillery is not to be missed.
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