Is this event age-restricted?

Yes. The tasting is strictly 18+; please bring valid government-issued ID.

How long is the tasting?

The session runs about 90 minutes and includes six whisky pours plus paired small plates.

Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

No. The organisers cannot accommodate special dietary needs for this event.

How many whiskies will we taste?

Six unique single malts from LARK and Highwayman, paired with open-flame dishes.

How do I book or change my booking?

Book through the provided referral link; for changes contact the distillery directly via the booking platform.

Smoky Single Malts & Flame-Grilled Beef: LARK x Highwayman Whisky Tasting in Hobart

Q: Where does the tasting take place?

It’s hosted in The Attic at LARK Distillery Cellar Door | 14 Davey Street in Hobart.

On a cool Tasmanian evening, LARK x Highwayman Whisky: brings together two of Australia’s most influential single-malt voices for a compact, flavour-forward tasting in The Attic at LARK Distillery Cellar Door | 14 Davey Street in Hobart. Over 90 minutes you’ll taste six exclusive whiskies from LARK and Highwayman, guided by Bill Lark and Dan Woolley, and matched to smoky, open-flame small plates built around Tallawanta Black Angus beef. This is a sensory handshake between peat and fire: maritime-influenced single malt, Tasmanian barley, and meat dressed in char and smoke from Traeger Grills. The room itself is the kind of cellar-bar Londoners and locals both praise: low ceilings, bottle-lined shelves, and a handful of well-spaced tables that keep the feel intimate. Hosts narrate each pour, explaining provenance, maturation, and tasting notes while chefs present dishes calibrated to lift caramel, smoke, and spice from the casks. Expect a welcome cocktail and appetiser to begin, followed by six paired pours that move through texture and finish rather than simply proof points. Why it matters to anyone visiting Hobart is practical as well as delicious. After a day exploring the waterfront, Salamanca Place, or the tracks of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, this tasting reads like local culture condensed: Tasmanian distilling craft, regional beef, and a commitment to small-batch technique. The collaboration highlights local supply chains—grain, water, and meat—so the event doubles as a mini-lesson in place-based flavor. Logistics are straightforward: tickets are $125, sessions on Friday 12 June run at 3:00pm and 6:00pm, and the experience lasts roughly 90 minutes. Note: this event is strictly 18+ and the Attic has limited mobility access; organisers cannot accommodate special dietary requirements. Group size is intimate by design, which makes advance booking advisable. Photographers who like close-ups will find drama in the glass rims, smoke-wreathed plates, and label details; conversation lovers will appreciate the attentive hosts. For travelers intent on tasting Tasmania, this pairing is concentrated, convivial, and expertly paced—an evening that maps the island’s whisky character onto fire-fired beef, all under the low light of a Hobart cellar. Arrive a few minutes early to check in and allow your palate to settle after a day outside; water will be available but savour discretion between pours and alternate with bites to appreciate how smoke and fat unlock different malt facets. The hosts encourage questions, so treat the session as a conversation rather than a lecture; seating is communal and the small scale makes for easy mingling. If mobility concerns are central, contact the cellar door ahead of time to discuss access options. Given the exclusivity of several pours, the tasting also makes a memorable gift or a way to mark an evening in Hobart with local flavour.

About Lark Distillery

Lark Distillery is a Tasmanian distillery located in Pontville, Tasmania. The distillery offers a range of guided tastings, masterclasses, and production tours that showcase Australian single malt whisky and Tasmanian gin. Visitors can choose from experiences such as the Distiller’s Breakfast at the Davey Street Cellar Door on the Hobart waterfront, Cask Confidential in Pontville bond stores, the FORTY SPOTTED Gin Distillery Experience, FUSE whisky blending, the Welcome to Whisky 45‑minute tasting, Welcome to LARK guided tastings, a two‑hour Gin Making Experience, and the LARK Distillery Production Site Tour in restored historic buildings.

Each experience is led by trained guides who present the journey from grain to glass, sample single malts straight from cask, and explain cask influence including the role of Tasmanian fortified wines. The production site tour highlights the distillery’s heritage setting, restored buildings, and premium single malt production processes. The gin experiences focus on botanicals, sensory blending, and practical masterclass techniques.

Lark Distillery’s on-site offerings combine education with tasting and hands‑on opportunities such as bespoke whisky blending and gin formulation. The business operates established tasting venues including the Davey Street Cellar Door and Pontville bond stores, providing structured, bookable experiences suitable for beginners and enthusiasts. With a focus on craft, transparency, and a variety of curated flights, Lark Distillery provides visitors direct access to Australia’s pioneering single malt tradition and the distinctive flavours of Tasmanian spirits. Bookings are available through official channels and experiences can be tailored for groups and corporate events on request locally.