Purchase a piece of whisky history

BALLARAT’S Itinerant Spirits is offering a new whiskey barrel experience linking back to a tradition that began more than one hundred and sixty years ago.

Ballarat locals are being invited to take part in the barrel keeper experience where they can own one of the first 24 barrels of whisky crafted at the distillery.

Each 100-litre barrel will have six names etched onto it and have a different flavour profile which will mature over a three-year period.

Every six months, owners will have the opportunity to taste the whisky and experience its changes over time.

“This isn’t just whiskey, it’s your whiskey,” James Fairlie, Itinerant Spirits’ head distiller said.

“The barrel keeper experience is a way for locals to create their own legacy and be part of Ballarat’s whiskey revival.

“This is a great opportunity for lovers of whiskey to share in a unique Ballarat experience. Barrels can be purchased by businesses, individuals and groups.”

Itinerant Spirits has a focus on local products, utilising grains sourced from Ballarat’s 160-year-old Joe White Maltings and volcanic spring water from Black Mount Springwater in Millbrook.

“Ballarat has a rich history of whiskey-making, and we’re proud to bring this tradition back to life,” Mr Fairlie said.

“From sourcing ingredients to showcasing our whiskey on a global stage, every step of our journey is firmly rooted in Ballarat.

“Locality and community are the heart of what we do.”

To find out more information, visit the Itinerant Spirits website.