Question and Answer about the 2022 Annual conference
Is it too late to register for the 2022 Conference?
It is not too late to register. Go to www.australiandistillers.org.au and follow the links.
Do I have to be a member of the Australian Distillers Association top come to the conference?
No. The conference is open to all commercial Australian Distillers, and the associated supply chain. The conference is an industry event and focused for people that work in or have an interest in the spirits industry. It is not a consumer or public facing event. However, if you are interested in joining the industry, and want to meet some like minded people, it is the perfect opportunity to meet others at a friendly and open event. There are tiered prices. Members of the Australian Distillers receive a significant discount – so if you are not a member, there has never been a better time to join. Go to www.australiandistillers.org.au to find out some of the benefits of membership.
Can I only buy 1 ticket per membership?
You can register as many people from your organisation that will benefit from attending. We have timed the conference to encourage maximum participation. Some members are bringing their whole team along.
When is it being held?
Welcome drinks begin at 5.30pm on Sunday 3 April 2022
Conference will be held 9.00am Monday 4 April 2022
Regional tours begin approx. 9.00am Tuesday 5 April 2022
Where will the conference be held?
Sunday 3 April
Welcome reception will be held at Starward Distillery
50 Bertie St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Either go straight there or buses will run from and return to Pullman from 5.15pm last return to leave Starward at 8.30pm
You can register early for the conference at the Pullman hotel foyer before you get on the bus from 4.30pm
Monday 4 April
Registration open 8.30am
Conference 9.00 am
Pullman Hotel, Albert Park, Melbourne
65 Queens Rd, Albert Park VIC 3004
Tuesday 5 April
The regional tours are an important component of every Australian Distillers Conference.
The buses will leave from the front of the Pullman Hotel.
There are no self drives. You must be on the coach.
If you have not already selected your regional tour, please make the booking at the Eventbrite page and select only one per registration of the 4 choices
All regional tours are scheduled to return to Melbourne between 4.00 and 5.00pm.
There will be optional drinks on the Tuesday evening at a convenient Melbourne CBD location. Details will be provided at the conference. There will not be any transport provided for this optional event.
When is registration?
You can register on the Sunday afternoon from 4.30 at the Pullman hotel reception area.
You can also register at any time from 8.30am on Monday 4 April in the foyer.
When you register you will be given your conference pack (which includes lots of goodies) and your colour coded name tag. Full Members of the Association will receive a different coloured name tag from Associate Members and sponsors. If you are now a commercial distiller, and you are an Associate member, now is the time to upgrade your membership to Full Membership of the Association. You can do so by contacting Mimma at admin@australiandistillers.org.au
What is the dress code?
For the welcome reception, conference during the day and the regional tours, the dress code is neat casual. Most delegates will wear their own branded apparel. For the welcome reception and the Regional tours, you will be at a working distillery and closed toed shoes are mandatory.
After the conference close on the Monday night there will be some drinks in the foyer. After that, there will be a short break for you to freshen up.
The dress code for the gala dinner is cocktail/Monday best!
What’s this about foyer drinks?
It is not an Australian Distillers Conference without the opportunity to show off your latest or greatest product to your mates, both old and new.
That’s why we strongly encourage every distiller to bring a bottle (or two maximum) of your product to share with your colleagues.
We will have professional bar staff serve it with Long-Rays mixers, including their amazing new dark soda for rum and whisky, as well as tonics and soda.
Please bring your bottle when you register and the friendly team will register your product and take care of it until the foyer drinks.
What is the RSA policy
All components of the Australian Distillers Conference will be in licensed venues and we will be complying with the Responsible service and consumption of alcohol at all times.
Are there any Covid restrictions? Do I have to wear a mask?
We will be complying with all mandated obligations in Victoria at the time of the conference. Check Victorian government website here for latest information.
I haven’t booked accommodation yet, what do I do?
ADA has secured limited rooms with favourable rates* at the Pullman, Albert Park (conference hotel) and the Mercure, Albert Park (adjoining hotel).
To book, click on the hotel link* below or contact the hotel directly by phone or email:
Pullman hotel - Book now
Mercure hotel - Book now
Phone: +61 03 9529 4300 (Select Reservations at the prompt)
Email: H8788@ACCOR.COM
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*Limited rooms available on Special Offer. Once the allocation is exhausted, standard rates apply.
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Tell me more about the Sunday evening event
We recommend you register at the foyer of the Pullman any time from 4.30pm on the Sunday prior to attending the welcome drinks. This is not mandatory, but, it will mean you will have a name tag on your lanyard and the bus will take you directly to Starward.
Welcome reception will be held at Starward Distillery at 5.30pm
50 Bertie St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Either go straight there or buses will run from and return to Pullman from 5.15pm last return to leave Starward at 8.30pm.
There will be plenty to eat and drink and a tour of the distillery by the amazing team led by Simon and Sam, so make sure you are wearing closed toed shoes.
Tell me more about Monday
Registration will open at 8.30am at the Pullman Hotel
Pullman Hotel, Albert Park, Melbourne
65 Queens Rd, Albert Park VIC 3004
The Conference will be open at 9.00am Sharp and will run through to 4.30pm. there will be plenty of breaks to engage with the sponsors, have a coffee, network and stretch your legs.
At 4.30 we will have foyer drinks where you will be able to celebrate the latest or greatest of yours and your colleagues products. Every distiller is encouraged to bring a bottle or two of their favourite creation.
At 5.30 the drinks will finish and you will have a chance to freshen up before coming back down to the grand ball room for the gala dinner.
The gala dinner starts at 6.30 and includes entertainment, some special guests, fine food and plenty of good cheer. There will even be a back bar to finish off any remaining bottles from the foyer drinks.
Can my spouse come to the gala dinner if they are not coming to the conference?
They sure can. We love family and want you to be able to share an industry highlight. You can book an extra ticket just for the gala dinner on the Eventbrite page if you have already purchased your conference ticket.
Tell me more about Tuesday
All conference delegates are able to attend one of the regional tours. If you have already booked your conference ticket but not the regional tour, you can go back on the Eventbrite page and add a ticket to the tour of your choice.
Each of the tours will be leaving from the Pullman Hotel. There is no self drive. You must pre-register. The tours will be to working distilleries so you must wear closed toes shoes and appropriate clothing.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided at the distilleries. You will also be provided with tasting samples whilst you are there. If you want to purchase anything while you are there, the hosts have agreed that all conference delegates will be able to purchase at wholesale prices.
Mornington Peninsula tour will depart at 9.15am
You will visit Chief’s Son and Bass & Flinders
Estimated return time is 4.00pm, subject to traffic
Yarra Valley tour will depart at 9.00am
You will visit Naught and Four Pillars Gin
Estimated return time is 3.45pm, subject to traffic
Goldfields tour will depart at 8.45am
You will visit Animus and Big Tree
Estimated return time is 4.00pm, subject to traffic
Bellarine tour will depart at 8.50am
You will visit Bellarine and Anther
Estimated return time is 4.30pm, subject to traffic
Will there be time to meet with the sponsors and vendors?
Members have told us that they want to be able to meet with the suppliers to the industry and find out the latest products and services by trusted suppliers. That is why some have taken the opportunity to have a stand and there are plenty of breaks in the schedule to allow you time to connect with the suppliers and sponsors.
This is my first time attending, will people be friendly?
Lucky for you, you are part of the most engaging welcoming and supportive industry in Australia. Australian Distillers members have a reliable reputation for being open, welcoming, forthcoming with advice and experience and sharing the spirit.
Are there any side events?
There are some magnificent parallel events occurring along with the conference.
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling, in partnership with Anne Gigney from The Distillers Institute will be hosting a masterclass on the Friday and Saturday leading into the Conference
Held in partnership with the Australian Distillers Association, the inaugural Australian Whisky Show will showcase over 100 different whiskies, all produced by distilleries from across Australia. This is a consumer facing event. If you are in town, on the Sunday, it is a fantastic experience. Get more information here.
Spirits Victoria Association will be hosting a breakfast to welcome all of the Victorian delegation at 8.00am on Monday 4 April at the Pullman
After the conference, when you return from the Regional tour, there will be an unofficial after party. Details will be provided at the conference. This will run from 5.00pm to late.
I heard something about some special whisky?
On the 30-year anniversary of Australian craft distilling, the ‘Godfather of Australian Whisky’, Bill Lark, invited some Australian whisky producers to join with him to create a special blend to celebrate this significant milestone. The following craftspeople provided some of their exception product that will now be made available to you for your drinking or collecting pleasure
Lark Distilling Co (Tas)
Timboon Railway Shed Distillery (Vic)
78 Degrees Distillery (SA)
Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery (Qld)
Tria Prima (SA)
Starward (Vic)
Whipper Snapper Distillery (WA)
Castle Glen Australia (Qld)
Fleurieu Distillery (SA)
Two Doctors Whiskey (NSW)
Old Kempton Distillery (Tas)
Prohibition Liquor Co (SA)
Lower Marsh Distillery (Tas)
Craft Works Distillery (NSW)
Cape Byron Distillery (NSW)
Hellyers Road (Tas)
Bathurst Grange Distillery (NSW)
Backwoods Distilling Co (Vic)
Callington Mill (Tas)
Bellerine Distillery (Vic)
Iron House (Tas)
Archie Rose (NSW)
McHenry Distillery (Tas)
Hobart Whisky Co (Tas)
Riverbourne Distillery (NSW)
Launceston Distillery (Tas)
Furneaux Distillery (Tas)
Adams Distillery (Tas)
Belgrove Distillery (Tas)
Killara Distillery (Tas)
Bakery Hill (Vic)
Spring Bay (Tas)
Manly Spirits (NSW)
Tin Shed Distilling co (SA)
Sunny Hill Distillery (SA)
Joadja Distillery (NSW)
Is it too late to register?
It is not too late. But you will need to get in soon. Register here.
How is this amazing conference so affordable?
We have are part of an incredible and supportive industry that wants to see all responsible participants succeed. That is why we are proud to tell you about the generous and like minded supporters who are sponsoring the conference to ensure the event is as educative, entertaining and engaging as possible – whilst being as affordable.
Please support the brands that support you!
HEADLINE
BECA
TOP SHELF
Manildra
UniquePak
Long Rays
Spirits & Cocktails Australia
Barrel Brokers
Count on It (Diageo)
WITH A TWIST
Fermentis
Tarac
Saverglass
Fevertree
CHERRY ON TOP
Nip of courage
M E Engineering
IMCD
the Shout
Midland Insurance
AB Biotek / AB Mauri
Cryer Malt
Refresh Accounting
United Yeah
Ethimex
Master Cask
Ultra Labels
Bintani
How do I join the Australian Distillers Association?
By joining the Australian Distillers Association, you are part of one of the fastest growing and most diverse industries in Australia. You share in the passion, commitment and ethical standards required to unleash the potential of you and your business. Joining is easy. Just click here and follow the prompts.
I still have some questions. Where do I go?
You can contact Mimma at any time at admin@australiandistillers.org.au
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