Chinese whisky is no longer a curiosity — it’s the next frontier of world whisky.
Join us for an exclusive guided masterclass exploring Laizhou Distillery, the largest and most ambitious whisky distillery in China, as it makes its Brisbane debut. Hosted in the Leichhardt Room at The Alliance Hotel, this intimate tasting offers a rare opportunity to experience a new whisky region at the very beginning of its global journey.
Over the course of the evening, you’ll taste six Laizhou single malts, learn how Chinese climate, cask innovation and whisky philosophy differ from traditional Scotch, and discover why Laizhou is already attracting serious international attention.
This is not a sales pitch — it’s an educational, flavour-led whisky experience designed for curious drinkers.
🥃 What’s Included
Your ticket includes:
- 🍸 Gin cocktail on arrival
- 🧀 Antipasto platter for grazing
- 🥃 Guided tasting of six Laizhou single malt whiskies
- 🥃 Laizhou branded whisky glass to keep
🥃 Whisky Line-Up
The guided tasting will feature the following Laizhou single malts:
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Laizhou Finest Select Single Malt Whisky – 40% ABV
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Laizhou STR Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky – 46% ABV
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Laizhou Fino Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky – 46% ABV
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Laizhou Bourbon Cask (Peated) Single Malt Whisky – 50% ABV
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Laizhou Sherry Harmony Batch No. 2 Single Malt Whisky – 53% ABV
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Laizhou Amontillado Sherry Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky – 66% ABV
✨ Subject to availability, attendees may also have the opportunity to experience a super-limited Chinese Mongolian oak cask release, the first of its kind, originally released during the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival and sold out within seconds.
🌏 About Laizhou Whisky
Laizhou operates a purpose-built distillery covering over 146,000m² and is responsible for a significant share of China’s whisky production. With in-house STR cask techniques, a mix of global and Chinese oak maturation styles, and award-winning quality already recognised at international competitions, Laizhou represents a bold new chapter in world whisky.
This masterclass will explore:
- The emergence of Chinese whisky as a global category
- How climate and maturation differ from Scotland and other regions
- The flavour impact of STR wine casks, sherry casks, bourbon casks, and experimental releases