After a year off, one of Australia's most loved whisky events is back—and bigger than ever.

This week on Banter Over Whisky, the crew sits down with Shaun Restorick-Barton, founder of Whisky Whisky, to talk about the highly anticipated return of the Brisbane whisky festival for its 5th anniversary celebration.

Expect plenty of laughs, whisky banter, and insider tips as Shaun reveals:

🥃 The biggest lineup of distilleries in Whisky Whisky history
🥃 New and exciting independent Australian distilleries joining the event
🥃 Why the unique "block party" atmosphere makes Whisky Whisky different from every other whisky show
🥃 Dream Drams, claw machines, rare bottlings and festival exclusives
🥃 The best strategy for tackling 26+ whisky tables without missing the hidden gems
🥃 Why small independent distilleries are the real treasures of the festival

Along the way, the crew share what they're drinking, swap stories from whisky events past, and discuss the growing strength of Australia's craft whisky scene.

💬 Quote of the Episode:
"Christmas in July for people who like whisky." – Shaun Restorick-Barton

💬 Another Favourite:
"The small distilleries are where I'd be spending most of my time."

Whether you're a seasoned whisky enthusiast or just looking for your next great dram, this episode is packed with everything you need to know before Whisky Whisky returns to Brisbane.

🎧 Tune in now and discover why this event has become a must-attend date on the Australian whisky calendar.