Private Distillery Tour & Tasting

Take a step into our lively working distillery to see (and taste) first-hand how we craft our award-winning whisky, right here in Port Melbourne. This is the ‘essential’ Starward tour experience, that covers all need-to-know bases of who we are, what we do and how we make our liquid gold. 

What’s included: 

• A private, behind-the-scenes, guided tour of our distillery from a Starward expert  

• Raw product tasting experience

• A guided whisky tasting of three award-winning Starward whiskies; Two-Fold, Nova and 100 Proof

• Discount on your next Starward product purchase*

Things to note:

• This tour is for over 18s only.
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking, late arrivals may not be accommodated.
• You must wear close-toed shoes to keep you safe in our production areas.
• Emitting devices such as mobile phones, car keys and smart watches are considered a safety hazard in our production areas, so we’ll store them in a secure locker while you enjoy your tour.
• Please avoid bringing large bags and laptops that require secure storage.

Accessibility

• Entry to our venue is step free and paved.
• Our tour pathways are accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids via lift and wide walkways.
• There is an accessible bathroom on the ground floor of the distillery with an automatic door.
• We have a combination of low and high tables with removable seating. All chairs in the venue have backs.
• Please be sure to get in touch for any specific requirements, we are always happy to help.

Changes, cancellations and refunds

We cannot offer refunds or exchanges for our public tours. You can reschedule your tickets up to 24 hours prior to the event. To do so please contact events@starward.com.au with your booking reference, and our team will get back to you within 1 business day. For any changes within the 24-hour notice period, a fee of 50% of the ticket price per person will be charged. If you're unable to attend your booking, we recommend nominating someone else (must be over 18) to take your place. No notification is required for change of attendee name, simply show tickets on arrival.

Hot weather policy

For the health and safety of our guests and staff, distillery experiences may not be able to operate if the local temperature exceeds 35°C. Should we need to cancel a tour in the event of extreme weather, we will contact all ticket holders to reschedule their booking. If no suitable alternate date can be agreed, a full refund will be processed.

*Exclusions apply. Please chat to our friendly bar team about which bottles are eligible for your 10% discount.