Australia's largest whisky tasting competition returns for its 36th year — and for the FIRST TIME EVER IN MELBOURNE!

Taste whisky, win huge prizes!

Can you tell the difference between a Bruichladdich and a Balvenie? How about a Starward and a Springbank? If so, test, tempt, and delight your senses at the biggest whisky competition in Australia as the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship returns for a huge, fun night in 2025. This is unlike any other competition on Earth — a momentous experience that will see someone crowned the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Champion based on their sensory prowess.

For the first time in its 36-year history, the AMWTC will be held in Melbourne at the incredible Grand Hyatt Mayfair Ballroom — a truly historical occurrence and one not to be missed!

How does the Whisky Champs work?
On the night, you sit down in front of eight whiskies (all readily available at all major retailers) we give you the answers with a ninth red herring thrown into the mix, and then you pick out which one is which within 30 minutes. Easy enough! Then we party into the night with the SMWS single cask bar and more...

On the night:

Major prizes to be won by the four top tasters on the night
The opportunity to be crowned the Whisky Champion of Australia
A special SMWS single cask bar with new single cask releases on taste (including the exclusive 2025 AMWTC SMWS bottling)
Several other cocktail and spirit bars from big brands slinging flavour throughout the night
Raffle prizes on the night
Live music throughout the afterparty
All food and drinks provided

Plus, all ticket holders automatically gain access to the pre-party at Melbourne's premier whisky bar Whisky & Alement on the Friday night prior to (18th of July) which includes a cocktail on arrival and entry to the exclusive Scotch Malt Whisky Society pop-up bar upstairs.

Will you take home the trophy? The glory? Who will be crowned the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Champion? The perfect mix of skill and luck — the Whisky Champs are back for 2025!

SATURDAY 19 July 2025

Grand Hyatt, Melbourne

Mayfair Ballroom

123 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Contact the host of The Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship 2025