Top spirit tasting experiences across Australia 

From wine to whisky, Kangaroo Island to Kempton, there’s a huge range of both options and locations where you can enjoy spirit tasting experiences in Australia with RedBalloon. If you prefer a more immersive experience, we also have distillery tours on offer.

Some of our most popular experiences include the Hunter Valley wine, gin, chocolate and cheese tour (it’s easy to see why that one is so beloved), the Cape Byron distillery tour and tasting, and the 90-minute gin masterclass with canapes.

Why spirit tasting experiences make great gifts 

A great gift is a surprise, something that they can thoroughly enjoy, and something that they probably wouldn’t buy for themselves – a spirit tasting experience ticks all three boxes with ease.

Whether your friend or loved one is a total beginner or connoisseur of spirits, they can enjoy such an experience and walk away with a new appreciation of spirits (and of you as a gift giver!).

A cocktail making class is a great option for anyone, especially if you don’t know their favourite drink of choice. Whereas a gin tasting or whisky tasting is ideal when you already know they appreciate these particular spirits.

Gin tasting 

This juniper-flavoured spirit is easy to love, and it comes in countless different varieties and flavours. Enjoyed on the rocks or in a cocktail,  gin tasting is a great way to discover your new favourite blend.

With the popularity of gin skyrocketing in recent years, there have also been more and more gin tasting experiences to try. The 90 minute gin masterclass in Sydney is a popular choice amongst stag and hen’s do’s, while the high tea and gin cocktails for 2 in Sydney is a great excuse to catch up with a friend. Or, try the gin distillery tour and tasting at Manly Spirits to learn more about how it’s made, and taste five of their products on site. No matter where in the country you’re located, you’re bound to find a gin tasting experience for you!

Whisky tasting 

For many people, there’s nothing quite like a smooth sip of whisky at the end of a long day. Trying new whiskies and discovering new distilleries is a hobby in its own right, and for anyone who loves this tipple, a whisky tasting is the ultimate gift experience.

A whisky distillery tour and tasting at Manly Spirits is guaranteed to be a good time, and a gin and whisky distillery experience in The Rocks includes a complimentary cocktail on arrival. Or for something a little different, try a Japanese whisky tasting experience in Sydney.

 Cocktail classes 

Light and fruity or rich and smoky – there’s a world of flavour to be found in cocktail classes. Plus, you can learn tips and techniques for improving your cocktail making at home.

Join a cocktail making masterclass in Brookvale or try the gin flight and cocktail masterclass in Marrickville to learn a thing or two and enjoy delicious drinks while you do it.

 Can’t decide which experience to gift?

Not sure about their spirit preferences, or simply too many experiences to choose from? A RedBalloon gift card can be used for any experience within the next five years. Whether it’s gifts for him or gifts for her, you’re making it the easy choice when deciding what to give!