Events

Here at the Oak Barrel we have the chance to see and taste a vast range of wines from all across the world and become accustomed to different labels and how they are written to give an indication of whats inside the bottle. But what about when the label...

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Few countries have had such an interesting and tumultuous history with whisk(e)y as America. Late to the party but with a pioneer spirit that would not be crushed, a thriving industry lifted by an industrial boom was shut down by prohibition and sent...

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Well overdue and something that many of you have asked for, were excited to announce a new series of whisky tastings for 2019 and beyond: Irish Whiskey Appreciation. Its funny to watch the perceived recent emergence of Irish whiskey when the island has...

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Natural Wine Appreciation at The Oak Barrel is designed to discuss, share, educate the concepts of natural winemaking around the world. Well be tasting a range of 8 wines from Australia and the rest of the world. This event is for wine lovers of all...

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Want to learn more about rum? What does the future of Australian rum taste like and how does it stack up against the world?TheOak Barrelhas you covered in our series of rum appreciation classes. Hosted by the Oak Barrels own spirits specialist, well go a...

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Want to learn more about sak? The Oak Barrel will be running a series of evening tastings as an introduction to sake from how it is made, the various grades to how it is drunk and the complex world of styles. Sak is completely unique in the alcohol world...

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As we near the end of the year were inclined to look back across the year and remind ourselves of the best weve drunk. In the final sake event of 2018, weve selected our favourite sake from the year irrelevant of price or grade and will be opening them...

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Want to learn more about whisky?TheOak Barrelhas you covered in our series of whisky appreciation classes. The monthly sessions are designed to take you down through the rabbit hole into the world of whisky or help push an existing obsession along the...

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Want to learn more about whisky?TheOak Barrelhas you covered in our series of whisky appreciation classes. The monthly sessions are designed to take you down through the rabbit hole into the world of whisky or help push an existing obsession along the...

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Sample amixture of easy-drinking everyday Italian wines at the Oak Barrel front counter. From 4-7pm Friday 14 December. This is a free event, so justrock up! Over 18s only.

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Want to learn more about gin? What makes gin so special and why is it so popular? Why now?TheOak Barrelhas you covered in our series of gin appreciation classes. Hosted by the Oak Barrels own whisky and spirits specialist, well go a range of different...

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