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Choosing a Tasting Experience

Tasting days here lean towards spirits as much as wine. Single malt and single cask whisky makers sit out at Cambridge in the Coal River Valley and at Huntingfield on the road towards Kingston, with gin on the menu as well, while an urban winemaker in Glebe pours sit-down tastings close to the city centre.

Points to weigh when shaping a tasting outing:

  • Spirits or wine: the distilleries walk groups past the stills and casks before the pour, while the Glebe winemaker leads a seated tasting of riesling, pinot noir and shiraz by appointment.
  • Format: a guided tour suits a curious group, a private or corporate event gives a team the space to itself, and a bottle-filling session sends everyone home with something.
  • Group size: one whisky tour tops out at about 20, so a bigger party may need two bookings or a private event instead.
  • Timing: one of the whisky makers runs its guided tours on weekdays, which suits a client day better than a Saturday birthday.
  • Cost: a guided whisky tour with tastings starts at $85 per person, and private events are quoted to the group.

Cambridge and Huntingfield lie on opposite sides of the city, so pairing both in one outing takes careful timing. Book a coach or minibus or a hired driver, and put a proper meal between stops.

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Plotting a tasting route

  • Cambridge pairs naturally with the cellar doors around Richmond for a north-east loop through the Coal River Valley.
  • Huntingfield sits on the way south to Kingston and the Channel, which suits a southern outing with lunch by the water.
  • Glebe works as an early-evening tasting before dinner in the city, or as the first stop before heading out.
  • Two or three stops is plenty, since a good tasting runs long once the group settles in.

Hosting clients or staff

  • The distilleries host corporate events, so a client day can be built around a private tour and pour.
  • Ask whether the site can serve platters or a meal alongside the tasting, or whether food needs arranging separately.
  • Confirm adults-only rules and ID checks before inviting younger staff.
  • A chartered coach keeps everyone together and the day on schedule. More options sit under corporate events.

Seasons for sipping

  • Tours move between stillhouse, cask store and tasting bar, so a warm layer helps through the cooler months.
  • Summer weekends around Christmas and New Year fill with visitors, so weekday dates are easier to land.
  • Midwinter suits a whisky tasting well: indoors, warming and away from the festival crowds in the city.

Common Questions About Tasting Experiences

Can a group tour a whisky distillery south of the city on a weekday?

Yes. The Huntingfield distillery runs guided weekday tours with tastings from $85 per person for groups of up to about 20, and curates private and corporate events on request.

How do we get a tasting group out to Cambridge and back?

Charter a coach or minibus, or book a hired driver, for both legs. That keeps the group together, puts nobody behind the wheel after tasting, and lets you add a lunch stop in the Coal River Valley.

Do we need to book ahead for the Glebe winery tasting?

Yes. The winemaker hosts tastings by appointment seven days a week, so arrange a time for the group before the day.

Can the Coal River Valley distilleries host a work function?

Both Cambridge distilleries list corporate events, with tours, bar tastings and tailored private functions on site. Ask about catering and numbers when you enquire.

What should a guided spirits tasting cost per head?

A guided whisky tour with tastings starts at $85 per person. Private and corporate events are quoted on the group, the length and any food added.