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Casa de Vinos

Name: Casa de Vinos
Address: 283 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3205, AU
Telephone: +61396818006
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State of the Art Liquor Store with an incredible
Whisky & Spirits Bar Independent liquor store, boutique wines and beers.

Importers and Distributors for Chichibu Whisky, Clase Azul Tequila, La Maison du Whisky, Sinsibar Whisky, The Whisky Agency, Kagami Crystal and many more

29/10/2026

A very special wh**ky has just landed as part of our 16th anniversary celebrations.

Introducing 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘺, 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘛𝘢𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥.

It all started when Jose visited Tim and Louis Duckett at the Heartwood shed during Tasmanian Wh**ky Week. Tim needed to take his dog Wally for a walk, so he handed Jose the keys.

“Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.”

Anyone who knows Tim will appreciate how little that ruled out.

Sampling one cask became five. Five became ten. Somewhere around thirty, a wh**ky made with spirit from South Australia’s Fleurieu Distillery sparked an idea - and Jose started putting a few favourites together.

With Jose’s selections as the starting point, Tim and Louis worked their magic to create 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺, an Art of Darkness release from the Heartwood and TIB stables, bottled at 𝟱𝟬% 𝗔𝗕𝗩.

Beautiful tart fruit, a generous sherry backbone and a wisp of peat. Rich, lively and a very good way to celebrate 16 years of Casa de Vinos.

𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲.
https://www.casadevinos.com.au/art-of-darkness-shedonism?preview=y

Tim may think twice about handing over the keys next year.

27/10/2026

The first of our Wh**ky Abbey 2026 festival bottlings.
Two Ardmores. Two single casks.

One of the most exciting parts of Wh**ky Abbey is whiskies bottled especially for the festival - and this year’s selection is shaping up to be the best yet.

With Destinations as the 2026 theme, each festival bottling will feature its own label artwork celebrating the home of the independent bottler or distillery behind it.

First up: a pair of Ardmore single casks from The Wh**ky Agency with Berlin’s famous Brandenburg Gate on the labels.

These were two of the best whiskies Jose said he has tasted this year. When the opportunity came to select one for Abbey, choosing between them proved impossible. Each was too good to leave behind - so a pair of Ardmores it is.

Taste them at The Wh**ky Agency stall, then head to the Casa de Vinos festival shop to secure your bottles.

Both will also feature in our Festival Bottlings Masterclass. Saturday is sold out, with only a few tickets remaining for Sunday.

More festival bottling announcements are coming over the next week. We’ve got plenty to look forward to.

25/10/2026

We think this could be one of the biggest Japanese wh**ky tasting nights in Australian history.

Six Japanese distilleries. Six representatives joining us from Japan. All coming together at Starward Distillery on the eve of Wh**ky Abbey.

JAPAN: A SENSE OF PLACE
A Journey Through Japanese Wh**ky

Join Chichibu, Kanosuke, Yuza, Kameda, Ikawa and Nikka for a rare chance to taste their whiskies alongside the people behind them.

Travelling from southern Japan to the north, we’ll taste one wh**ky selected by each distillery and ask: can you taste where wh**ky comes from? Together, we’ll explore how climate, landscape, traditions and wh**ky-making decisions shape what’s in your glass.

Hosted by Jose Dymenstein of Casa de Vinos and Fred Siggins of Starward Distillery, this guided tasting and panel discussion will bring all six visiting representatives into one conversation, with stories, differing perspectives and questions from the room.

Joining them will be Carlie Dyer, Starward’s Head Distiller and Blender, adding a local perspective to the discussion.

Six perspectives from Japan, a local voice from Melbourne and a very special start to your Wh**ky Abbey weekend.

Friday 13 November 2026 | 6pm–7:30pm
Starward Distillery, Melbourne
A Wh**ky Abbey 2026 Sideshow

Tickets available through the Casa de Vinos website.

21/10/2026

The Scottish Highlands are coming to a hidden corner of Wh**ky Abbey.

Celebrating 200 years of The Glendronach, An Ode to the Highlands takes you into a private room above the festival for an immersive wh**ky foraging trail.

Taste three whiskies alongside a variety of pairings, with flavour, aroma, sound and texture woven through chapters inspired by The Glendronach’s Masters Anthology Collection.

Take 45 minutes out of your Abbey day to explore the whiskies and the stories behind two centuries of wh**ky making.

Sessions available Saturday & Sunday
Tickets just $30 per person

Places are limited, so book your preferred session in advance:
https://wh**kyabbey.au/the-glendronach-wh**ky-experience/

19/10/2026

We can’t believe there are only 25 days to go until we descend on The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne for Wh**ky Abbey 2026!

Now’s the time to secure your festival tickets for your preferred day and start planning your weekend. We’ve also just launched a range of experiences within the festival, so take a look and add something special to your itinerary.

We can’t wait to welcome you all for the biggest weekend on the Australian wh**ky calendar!

16/10/2026

Chichibu Australia Edition 2026 is on sale now!

Built on a foundation of first-fill bourbon barrels, the dumpy quarter cask “Chibidaru”, crafted by the Chichibu team’s own cooperage, adds depth and richness. A red w**e cask previously used by a w**ery in Chichibu contributes further complexity, while virgin oak casks lend subtle spiciness, resulting in a wh**ky with remarkable depth and layered character.

“On the nose, refreshing citrus notes are accompanied by gentle hints of ginger. The palate opens with vibrant apricot-like fruitiness and the fresh impression of biting into a crisp apple, leading to a smooth, lingering finish.” - The Chichibu Team

As always, a release from Chichibu brings considerable demand, so be sure to jump on and secure your bottle now.

13/10/2026

The 3rd instalment of Chichibu Australia Edition!

Our 2026 release is a single malt comprising wh**ky from six individual casks, bringing together bourbon barrels, hogsheads, Chibidaru small casks made in Chichibu’s own cooperage, and a local Chichibu red-w**e cask component. Bottled at 48.5% ABV, just 480 bottles have been produced.

Having Chichibu create a wh**ky especially for Australia is something we’re incredibly proud of. Now in its third year, this series continues to bring together Japanese wh**ky craftsmanship and Australian creativity.

Profile wise this might be our pick to date - grapefruit, honey and orange peel on the nose, with hints of mint and ginger. The palate brings apricot, apple, milk chocolate and lychee, rounded out by cinnamon and a beautifully smooth finish. Chichibu has done it again!

This year’s label features Wh**ky Girl by Sydney artist Yosi Messiah. A vibrant mixed-media work with silver and gold pigment, it depicts a Geisha holding a wh**ky glass, with a background designed to complement the wh**ky’s amber colour.

On sale this Friday at 12pm, be sure to sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear when it goes live.

10/10/2026

A full house, brilliant wh**ky and the best company - what a night celebrating 16 years of Casa de Vinos!

It was so lovely to see so many familiar faces who’ve been part of the journey. With Wh**ky Abbey just around the corner and plenty of plans in the works, it was a chance to sit back, share a dram and reminisce about some of our favourite memories together.

Thank you for all your support over the years. Here’s to many more great whiskies, good friends and nights like this!

For those more gin-inclined, the celebrations continue next Saturday with our Sweet 16th Birthday Gin Afternoon in the lounge. Tickets are close to selling out, so head to our website to secure your spot and join us for another birthday toast.

04/10/2026

Some bottles are worth waiting for!

We’ve been quietly putting aside a few special Pinot Noirs, and it’s time to open them with you.

Join us for seven Australian Pinot Noirs, including Stefano Lubiana, By Farr, Mount Mary and more, featuring back vintages, limited releases and w**es rarely poured by the glass.

A relaxed, semi-guided tasting with stories behind each bottle and plenty of time to savour, chat and compare favourites.

Join us on Friday night in the lounge: https://casadevinoslounge.com.au/products/the-pinnacle-of-pinot-noir
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02/10/2026

Five Australian wh**ky producers. Your own blend. A bottle to call your own.

Step into the blender’s seat at Wh**ky Abbey with whiskies from Backwoods, Heartwood, Bellarine, Furneaux and Starward.

Guided by at least two of these producers in each session, you’ll taste all five components, experiment with different ratios and create your own Australian blended wh**ky.

After the festival, your recipe will become your own personalised 200ml bottle. Something to share and say, “I blended that.”

Sessions available on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November.

Book your blending experience:
https://wh**kyabbey.au/blending-with-the-best/?a=1

Address

283 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Port Melbourne, VIC
3205

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

+61396818006

Website

https://www.casadevinos.com.au/, http://www.casadevinoslounge.com.au/

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