Published on
August 14, 2025
Melbourne is raising its glass this winter as the inaugural St Kilda Spirits Festival makes its highly anticipated debut from August 15–17, 2025, at the historic St Kilda Town Hall. Expanding on the success of last year’s gin-focused event, this year’s festival goes bigger and broader—celebrating not just gin, but the full spectrum of premium craft spirits. Over the course of three flavour-packed days, guests will have the chance to explore and taste from more than 200 spirits presented by 30+ Australian and international distillers. From small-batch whiskies and botanical-forward gins to vodka, rum, coffee liqueurs and more, the festival promises a rare opportunity to sip directly from the source and meet the passionate makers behind the labels.
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Whisky Live Melbourne is a premium tasting event exclusively for adults (18+), offering guests the chance to explore and enjoy a wide variety of high-quality whiskies from around the world. From classic Scotch and Irish expressions to distinctive Australian, Japanese, and other international styles, the event is a celebration of global whisky culture. Attendees can deepen their appreciation through guided tasting sessions and informative masterclasses, led by expert distillers and brand ambassadors who share insights into the craft, character, and stories behind each pour.
St Kilda Spirits Festival Set to Welcome Spirit Lovers and Exhibitors for a Flavour-Packed Experience
The St Kilda Spirits Festival 2025 offers multiple general admission sessions across the weekend, running from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event is expected to attract around 1,000 visitors and will feature an impressive lineup of 120 exhibitors, showcasing a wide variety of spirits from across Australia and beyond. The festival promises a lively and flavour-filled experience.
St. Kilda Gin Festival: A Favourite Among Melbourne and Regional VisitorsThe St. Kilda Gin Festival mainly attracts visitors from Australia, with a strong majority coming from Melbourne and its neighboring regions. This local focus highlights the event’s popularity within the Melbourne community and its appeal to gin enthusiasts in the surrounding areas.
St Kilda Spirits Festival 2025: Event Schedule & Masterclasses
DateSession TimeMasterclassMasterclass TimeFriday, 15 August5:30 PM – 8:30 PMHugo Vodka Masterclass4:30 PM – 5:15 PMSaturday, 16 August1:00 PM – 4:00 PMAncient Wisdom Whisky Masterclass12:00 PM – 12:45 PMSaturday, 16 August5:00 PM – 8:00 PMNaught Distilling Gin Masterclass4:15 PM – 5:00 PMSunday, 17 August12:00 PM – 3:00 …