Distilled™ : Australia’s Craft Spirits & Cocktail Festival

Distilled™ is Australia’s first travelling craft spirits and cocktail festival - a bold national roadshow connecting independent distillers and cocktail creators with fresh, high-value audiences across the country. While most tasting events stick to the cities, Distilled™ brings a premium, immersive festival experience straight to the regions where these award-winning spirits and signature cocktails are made but rarely celebrated.

Featuring the full spectrum of Australian craft - from whisky, gin, and rum to vodka, liqueurs, and beyond - each curated 3-4 hour session delivers limited-capacity, high-energy vibes, exclusive tastings, and genuine access to the makers and mixologists behind the magic. No expo noise. No corporate clutter. Just exceptional drinks, authentic stories, and unforgettable cocktail moments.

For distillers and bartenders, it’s a rare chance to build brand loyalty, sell direct, and connect with discerning regional communities craving quality and connection. For guests, it’s a can’t-miss opportunity to sip, shop, and meet the makers and mixologists - right on their doorstep.

Distilled™ isn’t just another tasting - it’s Australia’s must-attend craft spirits and cocktail festival, where every stop is a limited ticketed event buzzing with flavour, fun, and local pride. Don’t miss your chance - this festival comes around just once a year

One stop. One story. One unforgettable swirl and sip at a time.

What to Expect at Distilled™: Australia’s Craft Spirits & Cocktail Festival

One session. Endless discovery. Unforgettable flavour and fun.

Each Distilled™ festival event is an elevated, walk-around tasting journey through Australia’s craft spirit and cocktail frontier. Relaxed, intimate, and bursting with flavour, this is your backstage pass to the country’s best boutique distillers and creative mixologists.

Unlimited Tastings & Signature Cocktails
Sip your way through a curated selection of small-batch spirits - from award-winning gins and whiskies to bold rums, vodkas, liqueurs, and emerging new styles - alongside handcrafted mini cocktails at every stand. No tokens. No pressure. Just taste what you love, at your own pace.

Behind the Bottle™ & Behind the Bar™
Think of these as 5 - 10 minute TEDx talks for the tastebuds. Connect one-on-one with the people behind the pours and pours-with-a-twist - hear the stories, passion, and craft shaping each spirit and signature serve, told live and unscripted by distillers and bartenders alike. It’s insight, inspiration, and flavour - straight from the source.

Buy Direct – Take Home Something Rare
Found a favourite? Take it home. Many spirits and exclusive cocktail ingredients are limited releases, cellar-door only bottlings, or festival exclusives you won’t find in stores.

Food, Hydration & Vibes
Enjoy premium finger food and quality nibbles designed to complement every sip. Water stations and palate cleansers are available throughout. Expect live acoustic sets, curated playlists, and a feel-good festival atmosphere that captures the spirit of each region. Chill and connect - it’s your festival, your pace.

A Premium, Crowd-Free Festival Experience
No overwhelming crowds. No expo chaos. Each session is capped around 300 guests to ensure space, comfort, and genuine connection - with makers, mixologists, and fellow spirit lovers.

The Cocktail Lab
Our bold new festival feature where craft spirits come alive in cocktails. Experience live mixology demos, native ingredient infusions, and collaborative signature serves. Designed for curious sippers and cocktail connoisseurs alike, it’s where creativity, flavour, and storytelling meet in the glass.

Take-Home Perks
Every guest receives a Distilled™ tasting glass and branded tote bag on arrival - perfect for collecting bottles and exclusive offers available only at the festival.

Distilled™ is more than a tasting - it’s a vibrant festival experience. Come curious, leave inspired, and take a taste of Australia home with you.

2025 ROADSHOW SHOWCASE

Celebrate the end of the year with Distilled™ - a premium tasting experience of Australia’s finest craft spirits, set within the vibrant atmosphere of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

Distilled™ No.1 is proud to make its debut at the iconic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers - a nationally celebrated event that brings colour, culture, and community to Queensland’s Garden City every spring. As part of the extended festival program, Distilled™ introduces a premium craft spirits tasting experience designed to complement the region’s renowned celebration of food, wine, and local excellence. Featuring a handpicked line-up of Australia’s finest distillers, signature cocktails, and relaxed live entertainment, the event invites guests to sip, socialise, and discover something truly special. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or simply spirit-curious, Distilled™ adds a bold and boutique new flavour to one of Queensland’s most loved festivals.

Date : Sept 26 - 27 2025

Venue : The Goods Shed

Session 1 - Premium : Fri 26 (5.30pm - 9pm)

Session 2 - Premium : Sat 27 (1 pm - 4 pm)

Session 3 - TCOF Special Event : Sat 27 (Doors open 5.30pm. Live Music from 8pm until 9.30pm)

Costs :

Premium Sessions 1, 2 & 3: $69 (Early Bird Ticket Price) - includes unlimited tastings, premium finger food, live entertainment, and access to The Cocktail Lab, where signature serves, native ingredients, and live mixology demos bring Australia’s finest craft spirits to life.

Check out the TCOF website here : https://tcof.com.au/