Amber Lane Distillery
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- Single malt whisky distillery in Wyong Creek with a 3,600-litre copper pot still and a barrel room
- Private tastings and whisky blending masterclasses for groups, from whisky clubs to birthdays and hens and bucks
- Monthly open days with distillery tours, sit-down tastings and blending classes
About Amber Lane Distillery
Amber Lane Distillery makes Australian single malt whisky on Yarramalong Road in Wyong Creek, using large barrels, long maturation and techniques drawn from French wine and cognac making. The working distillery houses a 3,600-litre copper pot still and racks of ageing barrels, and the team welcomes groups who want to see how it all works and taste the results. Private tastings can be booked at the distillery for whisky clubs, friends, workmates, birthdays and hens and bucks celebrations. The Introduction to Whisky tasting runs for 90 minutes and suits newcomers, showing how barrel type, age and strength change the flavour across five whiskies, at $49.50 a head with a minimum booking of $440. The Whisky Blending Masterclass goes deeper, starting with new make spirit straight off the still and the double pour comparison technique, then letting each guest blend samples drawn from individual casks into a 50ml whisky to take home, at $93.50 a head with a minimum of $660. A cheese and fruit platter can be added at the distillery for $19.25 a head. Monthly open days offer another way in, with a tour and tasting of four whiskies in the early afternoon and a later session that adds the blending class. For groups that can't make it out to the valley, the team also runs tastings at homes and clubs under a roving catering licence, with a travel fee applied. Alcohol isn't sold or supplied to anyone under 18, so all tastings are for adults.
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How much is a private whisky tasting?
The Introduction to Whisky tasting is $49.50 a head including GST, with a minimum booking of $440. The Whisky Blending Masterclass is $93.50 a head, with a minimum of $660.
What happens in the blending masterclass?
You taste new make spirit, learn the double pour comparison technique, then blend samples drawn straight from individual casks to create your own 50ml whisky to take home. A full 700ml bottle of your blend can be ordered at extra cost.
How long does a tasting take?
The Introduction to Whisky tasting runs for 90 minutes and takes the group through five whiskies, with tips on picking out flavours and aromas along the way.
Can we get food with the tasting?
Yes. A cheese and fruit platter can be added for $19.25 a head including GST when the tasting is held at the distillery.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. Nobody under 18 can be served alcohol, so the tastings and blending classes are for adults only.
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Belinda Nussbaum
4 months ago
I came across Amber Lane Distillery while exploring the map for a local festival, and it turned out to be one of the best accidental discoveries I've made, and only an hour from home! Phil, the co-owner and head distill…
Martin Nguyen
5 months ago
I organised an in-home whisky tasting experience for a bucks party with Amber Lane. Lucas from the team came out and gave us an excellent session, giving us amazing knowledge and taste-tests of various expressions from t…
DAVID FLETCHER
5 months ago
Just trying their ‘mystery’ whisky (saving 25% off retail) which is called Air. Absolutely delightful, it’s smooth but with the body and complexities you get from lovingly made Speyside distilleries. Highly recommend the…
David A
a year ago
Amber Lane crafts some of the best whisky in Australia. Rod, Phil and Tish are warm, knowledgeable, and always happy to share their story with anyone curious to learn. No pushy sales tactics—just exceptional whisky that…
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