Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter
Overview
A guided tour of an award winning whisky distillery. This experience includes guided tasting of four single malt whiskies, the unique experience of comparing exactly what goes into the barrel and what comes out side by side. samling some local cheese including a rind whisky wash cheese!
You will be invited to the still platfrom to get up close to the still, peer inside and savour the smells!
Run by the distiller and onwers themselves enables you to have access to a font of knowledge whiskt enjoying a fun history and story of not only Chiefs Son but of whisky itself.
You also get to use a thief to steal(!) some cask strength whisky from a barrel and as long as you dont spill any - you can fill a 100ml bottle to take away.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Whisky sampling includes 4 whiskies, plus new make plus cask strength
Meeting Location
25/50 Guelph Street
Somerville VIC 3912, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Are you a fan of whisky but also a cheese lover too? Why not combine your two loves & enjoy Chief's Son Distillery's whisky & cheese tasting experience on the Mornington Peninsula, just 40mins from Melbourne.
In this experience, you will be guided through the wonderful world of whisky by one of the Distillers (& owners) of Chief's Son Distillery. You will discover the rich history of this liquor & the process of distillation from malt to maturation. You'll get the chance to learn about Chief's Son Distillery's story & their unique flavour as you taste a range of their single malt whiskies.
You'll get to pair your whisky with a range of delicious local cheeses, taste new make spirit & pure cask strength - a truly unique experience.
Come & indulge your senses with this delicious experience, but you'll also be able to learn from an industry expert too!
What you'll get
- A guided tour of the distillery
- Tasting of 4 single malt whiskies plus new make spirit & whisky straight from the barrel
- Curated local cheese board
- 100ml bottle of whisky.
What to bring
- Just bring yourself & your love of whisky and cheese.
- Proof your vaccination as per government regulations.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This experience is not suited for under 18 years of age
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-334049P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages. Whisky sampling includes 4 whiskies, plus new make plus cask strength.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesWhisky sampling includes 4 whiskies, plus new make plus cask strength
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This experience is not suited for under 18 years of age
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
