WHISKY ON THE MURRAY
FRIDAY THE 20TH – SATURDAY THE 21ST OF JUNE 2025
DINNER WITH THE DISTILLERS FRIDAY JUNE 2OTH - SOLD OUT
JOIN US FOR AN INTIMATE EVENING OF GOOD FOOD, CONVERSATION + WHISKY.
ENJOY CANAPES + COCKTAILS ON ARRIVAL FOLLOWED BY A THREE COURSE DINNER WITH PERFECTLY PAIRED WHISKIES.
THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO EAT, DRINK + RELAX WITH SOME OF THE BEST DISTILLERS + WHISKY ENTHUSIASTS IN THE COUNTRY.
DOORS FROM 6PM WITH OFFICIAL START TIME 6:30PM
TICKETS $120 INCLUDES, FOOD, WINE, BEERS + WHISKY PAIRINGS
PLEASE EMAIL BEC FUNCTIONS@COROWAWHISKY.COM.AU TO BOOK FRIDAY TICKETS + DISCUSS ANY DIETRY REQUIREMENTS.
WHISKY ON THE MURRAY SATURDAY JUNE 21ST FROM 5PM
AFTER A VERY SUCCESSFUL WHISKY ON THE MURRAY IN 2023 & 2024 JOIN US FROM 5PM IN COROWA FOR OUR THIRD WHISKY EXTRAVAGANZA NOT TO BE MISSED. WITH OVER 30 AUSTRALIAN DISTILLERY’S, LIVE MUSIC/DJ & A WHOLE LOT MORE, WHISKY ON THE MURRAY IS ONE WHISKY FESTIVAL TO ADD TO YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR.
RUG UP, EMBRACE THE WINTER CHILL AND JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF ALL THINGS WHISKY, FIRE & SMOKE.
TICKET PRICE OF $30.00 INCLUDES ENTRY, GLENCAIRN GLASS, LANYARD, ACCESS TO DISTILLERY EXCLUSIVES, COMPLIMENTARY TASTINGS + ROAMING ENTERTAINMENT BY MAGIC MIKE ‘NOT A STRIPPER’ AND JOSH DENSTEN DJING ON THE DECKS FROM 8PM TIL LATE.
WITH SOME DISTILLERIES RELEASING LIMITED EDITIONS SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS EVENT, IT’S A NIGHT NOT TO MISS.
FOOD & ADDITIONAL BEVERAGES CAN BE PURCHASED ON THE NIGHT
Our Distillery Partners
COROWA DISTILLING CO
An award winning whisky distillery on the banks of the Murray River in Corowa NSW. With a unique story of two mates, one buck and an abandoned flour mill, now the official hosts of Whisky on the Murray.
Producing our first whisky in 2018 with every drop of Corowa’s finest you’ll get a taste of true Australia. From the grain we source from local farmer to the people who call it home, we are all about community here at Corowa Distilling Co.
Our core range focuses on bold & complex flavours that unite for a truly unique & distinctive taste. with regular special releases from our single barrel series & dreaded drop, there is a dram for everyone.
BACKWOODS DISTILLING CO
Backwoods Distilling Co. is an independent, craft distillery located in the Victorian high country region. Established by Bree & Leigh Attwood in 2017, the distillery produces handcrafted batches of single malt & rye whisky, alongside a range of gins that highlight native botanicals.
With their first whiskies released in 2020, Backwoods have already picked up several prestigious awards, collecting medals at the world whiskies, London spirits awards. In November 2022, Backwoods took out the top trophy for champion single malt whisky at the Australian distilled spirts awards. With an ethos of using 100% Australian grains, local casks & native botanicals, backwoods is proving to be one of Australia’s best small producers of local, artisan spirits.
AMBER LANE
Amber Lane has exploded onto Australia’s whisky market since launching to market in 2022. Results include double golds at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023 and 2024, Small batch category winner at the World Whiskies Awards 2023, equal best Australian single malt at the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2024, Champion single malt at the Sydney Royal 2024, and medallion winner for best cask strength whisky at the Royal Australia Spirits Awards in both 2023 and 2024. Amber Lane’s whiskies have attracted some of the highest marks in the recently launched Halliday’s Spirits Guide 2025.
Located in the Yarramalong Valley on the NSW Central Coast, the key to Amber Lane’s success is the application of complex maturation techniques learned from the Cognac tradition, which include humid cellaring, larger barrel format for greater thermal stability, elimination of oxygen from the cask to slow the process down, the regular integration of casks and addition of water during the maturation cycle, and the strategic use of old barrels to unite the spirit prior to release. All of this adds up to an elegant and refined style of whisky which is difficult not to fall in love with.
BATTERY POINT DISTILLERY
Battery Point Distillery was born from a passion for Tasmania and the respected traditions of craft whisky distilling. A small stone building in Hobart’s historic Battery Point contains a treasure trove of small batch, hand-made whiskies slowly ageing in a collection of carefully sourced sherry, tawny and bourbon casks. Double-distilled in small quantities, initially by our pioneer Jack Lark son of whisky godfather Bill Lark, and now Luke Lawrence taking the reins as Head Distiller, each whisky will be of a consistent high quality. With the nuances of single, double or triple cask ageing coming to life under the watchful eye of our master blenders, our trademark style allows whisky lovers to experience exceptional contemporary expressions of Tasmania.
Born in 2018, Battery Point Distillery has won numerous awards for multiple releases across Australia with its step onto the international stage winning a gold medal at the highly prestigious world whisky awards in London for its flag ship whisky ‘triple cask’
IMBUE DISTILLERY
Imbue Distillery brings you spirits rich with flavour and imbued with the story of us, founders Mel & Mick Sheard. Our good friends Luke + Nikki joined the Imbue family in 2019 and bring much needed logic to our hair-brained plans!
Combined we share 60 years experience in Melbourne’s food industry from retail to wholesale, bakeries, catering & hatted restaurants.
We’re not afraid to play with flavours and push the boundaries to bring you both new and nostalgic experiences.
MURRAY RIVER COOPERAGE
TIMBOON RAILWAY SHED DISTILLERY
The whisky we make at the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery is a true single malt whisky. We use malted barley as the only grain ingredient processed in our mashing shed. Josh’s inspiration are the great single malts of Scotland and the Isles, so it’s only natural that our whisky is made to the same time honoured traditions. We’ve been making true small batch, Australian craft whisky on site since 2007. In 2020, our first estate barley crop was planted so that we can produce our own grain, a second, much larger still was installed and our own cooperage established.
As well as our single malt whisky range, our portfolio of spirits also include our renowned coffee cream liquor, strawberry schnapps, a classic limoncello, a salted caramel whisky liqueur and a dark rum made with Queensland Molasses.
BLACKGATE DISTILLERY
MORRIS
CHIEFS SON
The distillery was established in 2013 by Stuart and Naomi McIntosh, and after three years of test bed success the first commercial batch of single malt whisky was distilled at the current Somerville location. Whisky is a powerful spirit that forges deeper connections between people, families and generations. In our family whisky has been a common thread throughout the ages. For the past 500 years of our family’s long history, whisky has been at the epicentre of love and laughter, life and death, tears and triumphs.
Like an artist uses inspiration, our natural surroundings and climate have forged an incredible depth and breadth of artisan passion, which is truly unrivalled. From our amazing food producers to superb craft breweries and cideries, gorgeous wineries and a range of artisan distillers, the Mornington Peninsula is truly an incredible mustering of the Food and Drink Gods.
STARWARD
HELLYERS ROAD
Hellyers Road distillery sits on an old exploration track of Henry Hellyer, which once led from Bass Strait deep into the wild, rugged and remote mountains of North West Tasmania. Close to the coast, thick mountain forests gave way to the rich, fertile red soil. It was on this soil in 1956 that a small group of family owned dairy farms joined to form a dairy cooperative. Home to UNESCO listed pristine air and water, and locals with an appreciation for craft in their blood, they realised this was also the perfect spot for a whisky distillery.
Hellyers Road Distillery was licenced in 1997 and has since been continuously mashing, fermenting, distilling and maturing all its single malt whisky in the same distillery ever since. Meaning that, while it is of course not the oldest whisky brand Hellyers Road Distillery is the oldest operating whisky distillery in Australia.
Todays team at Hellyers Road benefits from the foresight of their founding distillers who laid down whisky early on and set them aside for long term maturation. Today, Hellyers Road Distillery houses an unrivalled share of Australia’s oldest single malt whisky.
An easy 30 minute drive from Devonport, the Hellyers Road Visitor Centre, which has over 35,000 visitors yearly, offers breathtaking countryside views, an educational whisky tasting experience and delicious bistro food offerings which will surely make your North West Tasmanian experience a memorable one.
KARU DISTILLERY
In 2015, Nick and Ally Ayres, driven by a simple question – “If you could do anything for a living, what would it be?”. Inspired by a sip of whisky, Ally envisioned a life crafting spirits. For three years, they immersed themselves in the world of distillation, travelling Australia and beyond to master their craft. This dedication culminated in 2018 with the launch of Karu Distillery and their first spirit Affinity Gin, which quickly sold 300 bottles across Australia through a gin subscription.
From this humble beginning, Karu Distillery rapidly ascended onto the national and global spirits scene. Their mission: to craft traditional spirits for the modern palate, inviting spirit lovers on a journey of flavour and innovation. Ally and Nick’s organic vision, “to create the spirits we enjoy, the way we enjoy them,” fuelled their unparalleled commitment to quality.
In just six years, Karu Distillery has achieved remarkable milestones. They’ve garnered two “World’s Best” trophies, an innovation award, a “Best Liqueur” trophy in Australia, and over 120 prestigious medals, including an IWSC Trophy, World’s Best, Country’s Best, Double golds and Platinum awards. This recognition serves as a testament to their unwavering dedication to quality, solidifying Karu as a trusted brand worldwide. Their goal is to build an authentic, modern heritage brand, a legacy of Australian quality for generations to come.
BELLARINE DISTILLERY
RIVERBOURNE DISTILLERY
KINGLAKE DISTILLERY
Kinglake was always a strange and wild place. Steep muddy roads and dense, towering gum-trees made it all but impossible to reach. Goldmines, timber mills, tramways and even people have all been swallowed up by the great forests. Local legend tells of strange creatures that hide in the woods.
Kinglake is made with the distillery doors open. Nature influences every stage of process, from the unfiltered mountain spring water to the local pollen and yeast. The result is a whisky that could only be made in Kinglake.
ECHUCA DISTILLERY
Crafted and bottled in the legendary river port town of Echuca Moama, Echuca Distillery produces award winning Gin, Vodka, Agave, Whisky and more. Twin brothers Peter & David De Vries run operations at the Distillery including the manufacture of all products from raw materials to finished product.
Echuca Distillery will be offering their Agave Spirits during the 2024 Whisky on the Murray event. Premium Agave Spirits (including Tequila, Mezcal and Agave Spirit) are seeing unprecedented growth globally. Our Agave Spirits are a classic Mexican inspired spirit that we produce by fermenting high quality, 100% Blue Weber Agave Nectar which is subsequently double distilled. A number of our Agave Spirits have recently awarded Gold & Silver medals at the San Francisco Wolrd spirits Competiton.
GIPPSLAND DISTILLING COMPANY
Our small batch craft distillery is nestled in a small coastal village known as Blind Bight on the shores of Westernport Bay Victoria Australia. We take pride in hand selecting only the finest malts and barrels from all around the world. A large portion of our barrels are antique that have soaked fortified wines for around 50 years before we re-cooper them ready for filling with our exceptional new make spirit. We hope you enjoy our amazing whisky with its unique Australian coastal influence.
BAKERY HILL DISTILLERY
David Bakers path to becoming the founder and head distiller of Bakery Hill Distillery was non-linear at best. After spending his childhood years conducting science experiments in the inner east of Melbourne, few were surprised when David went on to study biochemistry at university.
Post graduation David set his sights on becoming the only Single Malt Whisky producer on mainland Australia. He believed that if you understood the chemistry and could adapt to local conditions it must be possible. So thats exactly what he did.
In 1999 at the age of 50 David launched Bakery Hill Distillery and took the first stept towards creating a family legacy in the craft spirits industry. Davids two adult sons, Andrew & Matthew are an integral part of the Bakery Hill team, and he has four grandchildren who he hopes may one day become third-generation whisky distillers.
WHISKY IN ISOLATION
Our Whisky is Isolation is an Independent Whisky Bottler.
But they don’t do simple barrel picks.
They collaborate with boutique, Australian distilleries to create distillery firsts & limited editions that are a little bit different. All their whiskies either start from scratch or are created by marrying casks, put through a secondary maturation process – or a combination of the three.
But it is not experimentation for experimentation’s sake. The ultimate aim is to always create “Just Great Whisky”. The origins for founder Justin Farmer started during the global pandemic. Encouraged by his wife to pursue his passion for whisky & writing, he started an online blog. Isolation in fact led to more connections with people than he could ever imagine as he shared stories, reviews and this passion with other people across Australia and the world. It was through this medium that he started speaking with boutique Australian distilleries and started formulating ideas about how he could further champion & celebrate local whisky.
Utilising their skills and expertise, the first cask was laid down in Easter 2020. To date, Whisky in Isolation has released 8 whiskies with distilleries across Australia. At Whisky on the Murray, you will have the opportunity to try a number of these, as well as get an exclusive first taste of their newest release that won’t be unleashed until July.
BOGAN ROAD DISTILLERY
Transitioning from being an independent bottler and supporting the Tasmanian Whisky industry to doing their own distilling, Bogan Road Distillery is set in bushland with a stunning view of Quamby Bluff.
Embarking on a journey to create their own independent bottling business “Tasmanian Whisky Selectors” 2016, Karin and Shane discovered a stunning bush property on Bogan Road, nestled in the foothills of Quamby Bluff.
Inspired by their passion for premium spirits and Tasmanian produce they went onto create Bogan Road Distillery, complete with ‘Bennie’ the 1600L pot still.
Their passion is single cask single malt whisky and they are currently producing around 2400L a year.
HOLD FAST DISTILLERY
Welcome to Hold Fast Distillery! Anchored in over 70 years of maritime service, our veteran-led team celebrates the spirit of the sea with a nautical touch in our branding. Proudly embedded in the Braidwood community, our commitment extends beyond crafting exceptional Whisky, Gin, Vodka, and Liqueurs. Every bottle reflects our dedication — from meticulous manual production to handwritten labels.
Our distillation techniques are inspired by Scottish traditions, while our blending approach is influenced by Japanese artistry. We prioritize sourcing premium Australian ingredients, and when needed, complement them with the finest international produce. Join us on a voyage of taste and legacy.
Our process is unique in approach as it’s a combination of a variety of processes from around the world. Firstly we focus on sourcing the best produce from Australia and where we can’t we get the best stuff internationally. Our distilling process are Scottish while or approach to blending is Japanese.
SNOWY MOUNTAIN SPIRITS
Snowy Mountains Spirits is one of the only Independent Bottlers producing whisky at 1200 metres above sea level. The very first idea came from sharing stories and having a good laugh with mates, over a whisky of course – that’s the experience we want to create for other people.
We wanted to take the spirit of the pristine environment of the Snowies to make a quality whisky that both respects and reflects where it is both produced and matured.
Snowy Mountains Spirits believes that producing a great whisky starts with quality new make put into selected barrels and left to mature in the right conditions. At Snowy Mountains Spirits we have been acquiring specially distilled new-make from two award-winning distilleries in Tasmania and filling specially selected barrels from around the world, before bedding them down to mature in the unspoiled environment of the Snowy Mountains. It is this unique marriage of specially distilled new-make whisky put into hand-crafted small barrels, carefully matured at 1200 metres above sea level, in the pristine Snowy Mountains environment, which Snowy Mountains Spirits believes will produce the desired quality whisky.
Combining the world-famous source of Australian whisky, Tasmania, and the perfect environment of the Snowy Mountains together with our hand-crafted small cask barrels we can produce a distinctive single malt whisky that is smooth and flavoursome.
