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.