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Starward Distillery & Bar - tasting experiences in Melbourne

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Starward Distillery & Bar (Port Melbourne)4.7 (358)

From $49pp

Go deeper with a two-and-a-half-hour masterclass that heads into the barrel hall for a tasting of seven whiskies.

Choosing a Tasting Experience

Port Melbourne's drinks experience for groups is a whisky one: Starward makes Australian whisky in a warehouse at 50 Bertie St that's also a bar. Red wine barrels from nearby wineries hold the maturing spirit, and the distillery puts some of the wood's quick work down to the city's weather swinging between warm and cool. Pick a tasting to suit how long your group wants to stay:

Three whiskies at the end of the standard tour, which runs for 45 minutes
Seven pours over two and a half hours in Starward's barrel-hall masterclass
Samples drawn by hand from the casks in the barrel hall
A double-header afternoon, beginning with lunch at a neighbouring brewery
A private tour and tasting set up by the events team for bigger numbers

Prices start from $49 per person. The bar trades Thursday to Sunday and admits over-18s only.

Port Melbourne Wine, Gin & Beer Experiences

Pre-dinner drinks – the standard tour and its three whiskies
A crowd of whisky enthusiasts – the barrel-hall masterclass
A long Saturday out – brewery lunch first, then the distillery
A large group – ask for a private tour

Celebrating at the Bertie St warehouse

Take part of the venue for a birthday or anniversary
Function rooms are set aside for corporate events
Packages include food and cocktails
The full indoor space can be booked for big parties

Common Questions About Tasting Experiences

How long is a whisky tour at Starward in Port Melbourne?

Allow 45 minutes for the standard tour, which closes with three whiskies poured. Set aside two and a half hours for the masterclass in the barrel hall.

Why does Starward use red wine barrels?

Its whisky is aged in red wine barrels from nearby wineries, and the distillery says Melbourne's changeable weather helps the spirit pick up the wood's flavour faster.

Can we visit a brewery and Starward on the same day?

Yes – one package starts the afternoon with lunch at a brewery nearby in Port Melbourne, then moves on to Starward to tour and taste.

Can under-18s join a Port Melbourne distillery tour?

No. Starward Distillery & Bar serves alcohol, so all visitors need to be 18 or over.