DramFest

DramFest DramFest is New Zealand's premier whisky tasting and education event, proudly brought to you by the team at Whisky Galore in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Our next festival will take place from the 12th-14th of March 2027. DramFest is New Zealand's largest whisky festival, a tasting and education event that is proudly brought to you by the team at Whisky Galore. Our 2025 event will be held over the 28th February, 1st & 2nd of March at Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - We hope to see you there!

"DramFest has, and always will be, about the people. The rich tapestry of exhibitors, overseas guests, volunteers, and m...
23/03/2025

"DramFest has, and always will be, about the people. The rich tapestry of exhibitors, overseas guests, volunteers, and most importantly you, our whisky attendees is nothing short of a joy to behold. People from all walks of life, different countries, different tastes - all coming together to celebrate something that is more than the drams on show, it is the collective camaraderie found in spirits shared."
As we wrap up DramFest 2025, Whisky Galore's Director, Michael, Managing Director, Siona and DramFest Director, Seonaid, reflect on this biennial celebration of people and spirit. To read the full blog, click the link in bio or stories 🥃
https://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/blogs/news/long-may-the-craic-of-dramfest-continue

The best bunch of DramFesters ever! 🥳Thank you all for coming along and sharing drams with us. The official DramFest 202...
13/03/2025

The best bunch of DramFesters ever! 🥳
Thank you all for coming along and sharing drams with us. The official DramFest 2025 photos are now on the website, taken by our amazing photographer .net.nz 📸 go take a peek! 👀
https://dramfest.co.nz/

This time last week, we had the pleasure of watching some of the country's top bartenders battle it out under the stars ...
09/03/2025

This time last week, we had the pleasure of watching some of the country's top bartenders battle it out under the stars at .brightsiderooftopbar in an inaugural Macleans Nose cocktail competition! 🍸
It was incredible to taste their creations that highlighted both the flavours and story of this dram from the remote West Coast penninsula in Scotland.
We congratulate on taking out the popular public vote and as the judges' winner! 🏆
Thanks to our panel of judges, The Hon Alex Bruce, Siona Collier and 👏
We couldn't think of a better way to cap off 🙌
📸 .net.nz

This time last week, many of you were riding the rails of our Christchurch City tram with a few drams in hand! 🚋🥃🚊Thank ...
07/03/2025

This time last week, many of you were riding the rails of our Christchurch City tram with a few drams in hand! 🚋🥃🚊
Thank you to for the excellent venue, for the wonderful tunes, Jono for the great tram banter, and of course to Ian McWilliam from for bringing and presenting some delicious drams 😋
📸 .net.nz

There's no way to sum up into just 20 photos, but we've given it a bash - a huge shout out to our event photographer B...
06/03/2025

There's no way to sum up into just 20 photos, but we've given it a bash - a huge shout out to our event photographer Brendan .net.nz 📸
We brought you...
🥃 dramming on the tram 🚊
🥃 our biggest line-up of exhibitors, ever!
🥃 two incredible pipe bands to kick off the festivities🎵
🥃 exclusive tasting sessions
🥃 a nosing competition battle for the ages 👃
🥃 forums sessions hosted by the legendary Dave Broom
🥃 collector's corner with an incredible line-up of limited edition drams 😋
🥃 a cocktail competition finale we won't be forgetting anytime soon 🍸
🥃 incredible trad musicians to sip to 🎻
🥃 raising a cask demonstrations with cooper Mike Tawse
🥃 a host of incredible visitng experts who brought their wealth of knowledge and experience to the event 🤓
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We were completely spoilt with FOUR DramFest bottlings this year! We are delighted to reveal that they are:🥃 A very spec...
05/03/2025

We were completely spoilt with FOUR DramFest bottlings this year! We are delighted to reveal that they are:

🥃 A very special single cask collaboration with and using cask 121 which has travelled time and continents to create this very special dram ✨️ It features notes of hazelnut chocolate, soft spices and black forest gateaux 🙌
🥃 A single cask ex-sherry hogshead from the iconic distillery in Speyside. Boasting notes of rich raisin sweetness mingled with a delicate peat smoke, this dram is deliciously moreish! 😋
🥃From the infamous Islay distillery of Caol Ila, this single cask bottling from an ex-sherry hogshead is full of earthy peat, bacon and rich marmalade - another cracking release from the team at
🥃Bottled by this is a big, bold west coast dram hailing from Ben Nevis distillery (please note this dram has sold out!)
For the full details, make sure to head over to the new arrivals page on the website!
https://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8Pvl6aHyiwMVQBKDAx03-SNuEAAYASAAEgLhbPD_BwE
📸 .net.nz

And just like that DramFest 2025 is done! 🙌We have been beyond humbled this year by the prescence of so many amazing exh...
02/03/2025

And just like that DramFest 2025 is done! 🙌
We have been beyond humbled this year by the prescence of so many amazing exhibitors, volunteers, visiting experts and of course you, our wonderful attendees!!! We literally could not do DramFest without your ongoing support and enthusiasm - thank you so much for joining us 🥰
After 4 jam-packed days of whisky and rum events, we've got some great snaps to share with you - stay tuned! 📸

We've had two glorious days of DramFest 2025 so far and we're just about ready to kick off for the 3rd and final day - w...
01/03/2025

We've had two glorious days of DramFest 2025 so far and we're just about ready to kick off for the 3rd and final day - we can't wait to see you all! 🥃🥳🙌

We are delighted to bring you an exciting new addition to the festival in collaboration with The Collectors Corner offe...
26/02/2025

We are delighted to bring you an exciting new addition to the festival in collaboration with
The Collectors Corner offers a unique opportunity to purchase samples of old, rare or limited edition bottlings in a relaxed lounge setting out with the hustle and bustle of the main exhibition hall. This will be hosted by various spirit experts over the course of the weekend, who will be on hand to chat about their representative drams that are on offer.
Not long to go now! 🥃

A DramTrail stop not to be missed!
25/02/2025

A DramTrail stop not to be missed!

We are delighted to bring the Spirit Forums back to DramFest 2025. These are hosted by whisky writer, educator and exper...
25/02/2025

We are delighted to bring the Spirit Forums back to DramFest 2025. These are hosted by whisky writer, educator and expert, Dave Broom, who will lead panels of visiting experts through Q&A sessions based on their experience and knowledge within the industry.
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These are an excellent opportunity to get unheard insights and the juicy details from our experts about the industry and their roles within it. Hosted in our custom Forum Theatrette out with the bustle of the main exhibition all, make sure to go along and soak up the knowledge (with a special complimentary dram in hand of course!). Details below...
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🥃 FRIDAY
5.30pm: Wood it Matter: Beyond Finishing -with Richard Seale, Matt Johns, Ronan Currie and Ian Renwick
🥃 SATURDAY
3.00pm: Old & Rare Whisky, a Guide - with Alex Bruce, Ross Blainey, Ian McWilliam and Michael Fraser Milne
5.00pm: World Atlas of Whisky - with Carlie Dyer, Mat Thomson, Michael Fraser Milne and David Fergusson
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🥃 SUNDAY
3.00pm: We are all Whisky: An inclusive industry? - with Sarah Elsom, Jenna McIntosh, Carlie Dyer and Tash McGill
5.00pm: NZ Whisky: Is a National / Regional style developing? - with Cardrona, Auld, Pokeno & Waiheke Distillery's

The DramTrail is stocked with some brilliant offerings this DramFest weekend! 🥃 From unique cocktail creations, bacon bu...
24/02/2025

The DramTrail is stocked with some brilliant offerings this DramFest weekend! 🥃
From unique cocktail creations, bacon butties, whisky and food pairings, whisky & desert degustations, whisky flights.... there is so much on offer at some of our favourite venues here in Christchurch. Go check out the website for more details...
https://dramfest.co.nz/dramfest-trail

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