What is the minimum age to attend?

Attendees must be 18 or older; valid photo ID is required at check-in.

Is the site wheelchair accessible?

Yes—the event site is stroller- and wheelchair-accessible.

Are bookings required?

Yes—bookings are essential and numbers are strictly limited to 50 guests.

Will food be provided?

Light refreshments are included during the tasting segment; this is not a full meal service.

Can I buy bottles on the night?

Staff typically offer commemorative bottles for sale, but anniversary releases are often limited and may sell out.

Is the Anasyrma ritual appropriate for families?

The ritual is theatrical and non-nude; attendees should be comfortable with local ceremonial elements and the event’s celebratory tone.

Killara Distillery 10-Year Anniversary: Infinity Cask Launch & Bonfire Tasting in Richmond

Killara Distillery 10th Anniversary is a three-hour celebration at Killara Distillery in Richmond, Tasmania. Set on a parcel of working land just outside town, the event centers on the launch of the Infinity Cask 10‑year Single Malt release and a communal bonfire ritual. Kristy and the Killara team lead a guided tasting of the new release, paired with light refreshments, and host a playful Anasyrma—lifting the skirt’s fertility ritual—to bless the land and mark a decade of distilling. Arrive to rows of oak casks, copper stills glinting under cool Tasmanian light, and the smell of toasted barley and peat. The tasting segment walks guests through the Infinity Cask’s flavor arc—malted grain, dried orchard fruit, late spice—and situates the whisky in Killara’s small‑batch approach. After the formal program ends at 5 p.m., the crowd gathers around a bonfire. The ritual offers a lively local touch: no nudity, but a theatrical lifting of a skirt to chase away negative energy and celebrate fertility and renewal. Situated in Richmond, a short drive from Hobart’s outskirts, Killara is part of the region’s growing craft spirits scene yet stands apart for its intimate scale and community focus. The distillery’s ten-year milestone highlights hands-on production—small mash bills, intentional cask selection, and a lid on visitor numbers to preserve atmosphere. Capacity is strictly limited to 50 guests, making this less a festival and more a close-knit launch where you’ll meet the people who made the whisky and hear the anecdotes behind each bottle. Practical details: this is an 18+ event; bookings are essential and numbers are limited. The site is stroller- and wheelchair-accessible, and the official program runs about three hours. Bring a photo-ready jacket for cool Tasmanian evenings, valid ID, and an appetite for stories as much as spirits. Photography captures best light in the hour before sunset when the copper and oak warm to amber; later, the bonfire makes for dramatic night portraits. Why go? Beyond tasting an anniversary release, the evening collects the textures that make regional distilleries compelling: hands-on craft, a story-driven bottle, and a ceremonial close that connects product and place. For visitors to Richmond and wider Tasmania, this celebration offers a rare chance to raise a glass with the people behind the whisky and to take home a commemorative release that marks ten years of regional craft. Plan to combine the evening with a day exploring Richmond's bridge and cafes; visitors make a day of it, then return for bonfire. Staff will answer questions about cask aging and bottle availability; commemorative bottles are expected to sell out the night. Reserve early—this kind of small release and ritual ties the whisky to the place in a way that larger events cannot imitate.

About Killara Distillery

Killara Distillery is a craft distillery in Richmond, Tasmania that offers hands-on tours, tastings, and educational courses.

The venue presents a Distillery Tour and Tasting with exclusive seasonal tastings tailored for visitors, an Exclusive Whisky Experience with behind-the-scenes access, and a Tasting Experience that runs for twenty minutes and highlights whiskies, gins and seasonal spirits. The business also runs a Distiller for a Day program where participants craft a spirit to take home. Its two-day Original Distillery School is a hands-on course covering brewing, barrel selection, recipe development and licensing; places are limited to ensure focused instruction. Tours and experiences are led by on-site staff and include explanations of production processes, flavour profiles and craft techniques. Booking information, session times and availability are managed by Killara Distillery; visitors should consult the distillery for current schedules and requirements. Located in Richmond, the distillery integrates local Tasmanian character into its programs and uses seasonal releases as part of its tasting lineup. Killara Distillery focuses on practical learning, curated tasting sessions and a variety of entry points for enthusiasts and aspiring distillers. Offerings include short-format tastings, exclusive whisky sessions, immersive day-long programs and an extended distillery school designed to equip participants with practical skills and confidence in craft spirit production. Visitors can sample bold whiskies, herbal gins and seasonal spirits across multiple tasting formats, and can choose short guided tastings or more exclusive private sessions when available. The distillery also supports guests seeking practical guidance for small-scale production planning. Staff provide clear instruction on processes ideal for hobbyists and emerging distillery operators where applicable locally.