Corowa & Thomson Distilleries ANZAC Whisky Virtual Tasting Event
When: Thursday 29th April 2021
Time: 8PM AEST
Where: Zoom Video Conference
To show our support in remembering the Australian and New Zealand troops served in military operations we are proud to be holding a virtual tasting which will bring two young distilleries together. All profits will be donated to the ANZAC Appeal at our local Seaford RSL.
Corowa was a vibrant New South Wales town in the 1800’s due to its close proximity to the Murray River. As always man found greater need to transport items quicker and so road transport became more popular and the town lost its vibe. The local flour mill which sits in the towns centre lay dormant for many years, that is till Corowa Distilling Co. decided to purchase it from the local council for $1. Dean Druce, the owner of Corowa Distilling Co. owned the Junee Liquorice and Chocolate Factory in Wagga Wagga, which was also based in a restored flour mill. This mill in Corowa experienced a major overhaul and after spending years on renovations turned this Corowa site into something magical. Every heard of Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory? Well, now add whisky to the equation and take away the kids!
The Thomson Whisky Distillery is located in Riverhead, North West of Auckland. Founded in 2014 is started the same way you would start a band. The team got together and just started tinkering. It was never about taking over the world, or playing Wembley, but about giving it a go, creating the best spirit they could afford to and sharing their journey with anyone who liked whisky. They wanted to give New Zealanders a whisky they could be proud of, with a sharp brand on top. Their bottling’s reflect who they are, because they’re small enough to do it how they like it. As they grow these qualities remain. After a few years mucking about on a home still and learning as much as they could about whisky (mainly by thorough investigation of the flavour) they began the Thomson Whisky project as Independent Bottlers. They got hold of a few barrels of aged single malt from Willowbank Distillery, Dunedin, carefully selected to our personal tastes, to launch under the Thomson name. They figured if it didn’t sell they’d drink it themselves. They didn’t get that lucky. Two barrels, a unique bottle, a business card, and Thomson Whisky came to life. They started telling people about their whisky, and sharing a drink with friends, then bartenders, and shops and people traveling overseas…and the project started firing.
Both distilleries are about the same age and they are both entering a world of single malt whisky in unique way. In this tasting they’ll each take us through three of their whiskies whilst providing history, tasting notes and production methods.
Focusing on the new make spirits and complimenting the spirit with maturation in the best locally sourced barrels.
On Tasting:
15ml x Corowa Characters Australian Single Malt Whisky 46%
15ml x Corowa Quick’s CourageAustralian Single Malt Whisky 46%
15ml x Corowa Single Barrel Cask 44 Australian Single Malt Whisky 64.7%
15ml x Thomson Two Tone Release New Zealand Single Malt Whisky 40%
15ml x Thomson Rye & Barley New Zealand Whisky 46%
15ml x Thomson Manuka Wood Smoke New Zealand Single Malt Whisky 40%
What time should I sign-on, and how do I join the event online?
The link to take part will be sent one day prior to the event to your email provided. You will also be provided with a discount code to help purchase any favourites after the event.
7:50pm Waiting Room Opens
8:00pm Event Begins
9:30pm Questions
Whats’ Included
Six x 15ml whiskies
Tasting Mat
Zoom Virtual Tasting Event Live
Express Post (within Australia) of tasting packs is included in the ticket price.
Click & Collect is available from our offices in Carrum Downs, Victoria. Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, you will be emailed the address within 24 hours of purchase.
Please note this tasting event is only available to Australian & New Zealand Residents given delays in international shipping due to COVID-19 restrictions. If you are ordering from New Zealand you will be required to pay for the postage and also be aware that taxes may be applicable in your country before receiving the order. We are not responsible for payment of these taxes.
