There are few better ways to warm up in winter than with a glass of premium whisky. In Melbourne, the team at Archer’s Restaurant understands that better than most. In May Archer’s hosted a sell-out whisky dinner with special guests Bakery Hill. So successful was the collaboration with Bakery Hill Distillery, Archer’s has created not one, but FOUR additional whisky dining experiences with four new distillers. Bringing together great whisky and even better food is what Archer’s is building a reputation for. Trust us, if you are a whisky lover you won’t want to miss your chance to take a seat at the table of one of these four rotating dinners.
Archer’s Restaurant
Located in Docklands and a part of the Melbourne Marriott properties, Archer’s is a sophisticated dining experience that is seldom replicated anywhere else in the city. Archer is known for intimate whisky dinners as the setting and experience of the staff are perfect for an unforgettable night out. Not only do the team pride themselves on one of the best dining experiences in Melbourne but they are also known for their knowledge and expertise of the local whisky scene. The bar at Archer’s stocks over 30 local Victorian whisky distilleries and is proud to showcase these local distillers and their incredible whiskies. Archer’s boasts one of the largest whisky collections in all of Victoria, so if you haven’t visited yet, now is the time.
The Whisky Experience
After the success of their last whisky experience, Archer’s is hosting a rotating series of four local distilleries and pairing them with a menu curated by Archer’s Executive Chef Ryan Flaherty. Ryan is one of the best chefs in the city having worked previously at The Fat Duck and Stokehouse. Each of the four collaborations will see you enjoying a distinctive and delicious one-time menu designed by Ryan to pair beautifully with each of the distillers on show for that evening. Whether you are a fan of the particular distiller of the night or you simply just love all whisky, you’ll want to secure your tickets as soon as possible.
The talented and passionate distillers working with Archer’s to deliver their incredible whiskeys are:
- Saturday, 5 August 2023: Corowa Distilling Co.
- Saturday, 2 September 2023: Morris Whisky
- Saturday, 7 October 2023: Timboon Distillery
- Saturday, 4 November 2023: Chief’s Son Distillery
Each whisky will be perfectly paired with dishes curated by Ryan, including refreshing entrees and incredibly rich desserts. The menu won’t disappoint and will enhance the whisky experience so much that you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried more whisky-pairing events before now.
Corowa Distilling Co, Morris Whisky, Timboon Distillery and Chief’s Son Distillery are four of Victoria’s most delectable whiskeys available and this is your chance to sit back, relax and enjoy them with a menu you won’t soon forget.
Tickets to the Whisky Experience
Tickets for any of the four dining experiences are available online and will only cost $130 per person, per event. It’s safe to say if you love whisky and fine dining, then $130 is a bargain for a night of delicious food and whisky in Melbourne’s incredible Docklands precinct. Tickets include an evening of incredible food, with a four-course menu and four exclusive whisky pairings from the selected distiller for the evening. Tickets are selling fast, don’t miss your opportunity to experience a rare night of whisky indulgence right here in Melbourne.
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