Mornington Peninsula Whisky Tour: 4 Whiskies & Cheese

Taste four single malts, then steal cask strength whisky straight from the barrel

A guided whisky and cheese tasting at Chief's Son Distillery on Mornington Peninsula, run by the distillers and owners themselves. You taste four single malt whiskies plus new make spirit and cask strength, paired with local cheese including a rind washed in whisky, visit the still platform up close, and use a thief to draw 100ml of barrel whisky to take away: all in about 100 minutes, 40 minutes from Melbourne.

The experience

The distillers who own Chief's Son run this tasting themselves, so you get the full story of how their whisky is made and why it tastes the way it does. You'll taste their core range (The Tanist, Standard, Pure Malt and Sweet Peat) side by side with new make spirit (what comes off the still before aging) and cask strength whisky straight from the barrel. The comparison shows you exactly what maturation does to the spirit, which most tastings skip. A curated local cheese board pairs with each pour, and one cheese has been washed in whisky.

You get to climb onto the still platform, peer inside the copper, and breathe in the smell of the distillery at work. Then comes the part people remember: using a thief (a long tube the distillers use to sample casks). You draw cask strength whisky directly from a barrel. As long as you don't spill it, you fill a 100ml bottle to take home. It's the only whisky you'll taste that day that hasn't been diluted or bottled yet.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the distillery led by one of the owners.
• tasting of four single malt whiskies, new make spirit and cask strength whisky.
• curated local cheese board with whisky-washed cheese.
• 100ml bottle of cask strength whisky to take home.
• access to the still platform.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Chiefs Son Distillery

Is this one for you?The distillery is 40 minutes from Melbourne by car, and public transport options are available if you're staying in the city without a rental. The tasting runs about 100 minutes, so it fits easily into an afternoon on Mornington Peninsula or as a half-day excursion from Melbourne.

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Top questions

How far is Chief's Son Distillery from Melbourne?

The distillery sits on Mornington Peninsula, about 40 minutes' drive from Melbourne, with public transportation options available nearby.

What whiskies will I taste?

You'll taste four single malts from Chief's Son's core range: The Tanist, Standard, Pure Malt and Sweet Peat, plus new make spirit and cask strength whisky drawn straight from the barrel.

Can I take whisky home with me?

Yes. You use a thief to draw 100ml of cask strength whisky from a barrel and fill a bottle to take away, as long as you don't spill any during the process.

Is this experience suitable for someone who doesn't know much about whisky?

The distillers guide you through the whole process from malt to maturation, so you'll learn the story and science as you taste. No prior knowledge is needed.

What's included in the cheese pairing?

A curated local cheese board pairs with the whiskies, and one cheese has been washed in whisky for a unique flavour.