Australia’s Premier Whisky Tasting Experience Returns to Brisbane
Whisky Live is back for 2026—and this is the event whisky lovers wait for all year. Hosted at the luxurious W Hotel in Brisbane’s CBD, Whisky Live Brisbane 2026 invites you to explore an extraordinary world of flavour, tradition, and craft.
Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your whisky journey, this event offers something for everyone: from iconic distilleries to new discoveries, rare and old whiskies, gourmet pairings, and expert-led sessions.
What Your Ticket Includes:
• Three-hour whisky tasting session with unlimited samples
• Tasting glass to keep, branded tote bag, and a full printed Tasting Guide
• Complimentary food (hot and cold items served throughout your session)
• Free Masterclasses led by whisky experts and brand ambassadors
• Access to the Rare & Old Bar – featuring historic and collectible whiskies available by the dram
• On-site Whisky Shop with special event pricing on bottles you can take home
• Whisky Live Pen to help mark your favourites and notes in the Tasting Guide
• A premium setting at one of Brisbane’s finest venues
Distilleries & Drams from Around the World
Sample over 100 whiskies from Australia, Scotland, Japan, Ireland, the USA and more. Expect a balanced mix of classic favourites and emerging expressions—many of which are hard to find outside of events like this.
Rare & Old Bar
For those wanting to go deeper, the Rare & Old Bar features vintage pours and bottles from closed distilleries. Taste by the dram at a fraction of the full bottle cost—perfect for the adventurous or collectors looking for something special.
Join Us This June
Choose from one of several tasting sessions across Friday 12 June and Saturday 13 June and immerse yourself in one of Australia’s most highly regarded whisky festivals.
Come alone or bring friends, learn from global whisky experts, and experience Brisbane’s most exclusive whisky tasting event.
Whisky Live Brisbane 2026 — once you arrive, you may never want to leave.