Capital idea: in high spirits in Canberra

Gin and whisky lovers can head to the national capital for a spirited weekend.

The new Spirits at the Foreshore tasting event will be held at the Old Transport Depot in Canberra on November 28-29..

The will be pourings of more than 200 spirits from 40 Australian and international distillers in a lakeside setting.

Over three tasting sessions across two days, festivalgoers can discover bold Tasmanian whiskies, new styles of gin, authentic Mexican tequila, limoncello, rum, vodka paired with a caviar bump, and more, the organisers promise.

Tickets include unlimited tasting samples (to be sipped sensibly, of course), a branded tasting cup, Long Rays tonic and soda water, and a tote bag to stash your purchases.

Food trucks will be on site to keep guests fuelled between sips, and every bottle on taste will be available for take-home purchase direct.

Tickets are $70 for a three-hour session, with “Any Session” tickets available for $110.

A limited number of masterclass tickets are available for $90, including entry to the festival.

Friday features the Hugo Vodka Masterclass, while on the Saturday, White Light Beverages will host a cocktail session with tips and tricks for tequila, vodka, gin and whisky, an insider’s guide to shaking the perfect margarita, elevating your martini, and making the most of their expanded award-winning range.

Distillers confirmed include Hugo Vodka, Prohibition Liquor Co, Ester Spirits, Volume Australia, White Light Beverages, North of Eden, Renegade Spirits, Gindu Distillery, Brix Distillers, Beachtree Distilling Co, Camden Valley Spirits, Noble Bootleggers, Turner Stillhouse’s Three Cuts Gin and more. 

Renegade Spirits and Gindu Distillery are among those making their Canberra debut.

Tickets are on sale at ginevents.com.au.