The weekend just past (April 26/27) kicked off the Whisky Festival season as Brisbane hosted The American Whiskey Show at the Stamford Plaza Hotel. This is the start of the festival season that will see multiple shows in each city around Australia.

These are the dates for The Whisky Show franchise owned and operated by the team at The Whisky List (https://thewhiskylist.com.au/).

26 April Brisbane – The American Whiskey Show, Stamford Plaza Hotel
3 May Sydney – The Whisky Show, Overseas Passenger Terminal
31 May Melbourne – Feis Ile Islay Festival, Fitzroy Town Hall
14 June Perth – The Whisky Show, Mercure Hotel
5 July Melbourne – The Whisky Show, Pullman Hotel Albert Park
26 July Canberra – The Whisky Show, Fitters Workshop
9 August Brisbane – The Whisky Show, Stamford Plaza Hotel
23 August Sydney – The American Whisky Show, Overseas Passenger Terminal
13 September Adelaide – The Whisky Show, Stamford Plaza Hotel
18 October Melbourne – The American Whisky Show, Fitzroy Town Hall

The Whisky Show’s co-founder David Ligoff expressed his excitement for the 2025 Whisky Show season: “We can’t believe we’ve welcomed over 50,000 whisky enthusiasts through our festival doors since 2012. Whilst our focus is always on showcasing the coolest and exciting new whiskies from all over the world, we have a number of new additions we’re introducing to the 2025 season, including meal vouches for all guests, new updates to the Show app, international guests and a few surprises including a straight from the cask bottling experience with a 10+ year old Tasmanian single malt.”

It’s the people that make the whisky shows special, with Ligoff adding “It’s such a delight to witness the enthusiastic crowds of whisky lovers eagerly lining up, sometimes well in advance, ready for the shows. Regular attendees warmly welcome us, often introducing us to their accompanying friends, and all are eager to explore the depths of the whisky world. This camaraderie and shared passion define what the Whisky Shows are all about.”

Tickets are $145 for the remaining whisky shows (The USA Show was $125), so what do you get? Entry, obviously, and the opportunity to try samples of 100 whiskies from your complimentary branded tasting glass. This year you also get a $20 food voucher and the get to meet and interact with distillery representatives, brand ambassadors, and special guests. Whiskies are available to purchase, many of which are exclusive show-only offers and rare bottlings.

Visit the official event page to secure your spot: wsky.me/show