1-31 july 2025
A nationwide celebration of the complexity, power, and potential of whiskey made from rye.
CELEBRATE RYE JULY
Join The Gospel and a congregation of bars, venues, and true believers as we pour whiskey, preach the grain, and celebrate Rye July.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Rare and bold pours, cocktails, dinners and experiences across Melbourne and beyond – for new and old friends.
See this year's full program below.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Rare and bold pours, cocktails, dinners and experiences across Melbourne and beyond – for new and old friends.
See this year's full program below.
A month-long archive art exhibition at Gemini showcasing artists whose works echo the same balance of experimentation, precision and creativity found in every pour.
Join us upstairs at Gemini on Wednesday, July 2nd, for the launch — and be among the first to explore the exhibition with a taste of The Gospel’s newest project release in hand.
Can’t make the launch? The exhibition will be open throughout the month — drop in, drink in the details, and enjoy a blend of art, spirit and story.
TIME: 6.30 - 9pm
PRICE: $25
Gemini Melbourne, 158 Sydney Road Coburg, Victoria 3058
Cocktail menu takeover & dinner.
BOOKING+INFO: email reservations@whiteoakssaloon.com.au
White Oaks, 115–117 Greville St, Prahran VIC
A Sunday session for the fanatical, the freshly converted, and the rye-curious.
Rare pours — new and old — guided by co-founder Andrew Fitzgerald.
BOOKING+INFO: CLICK HERE
PRICE: More info coming soon
Goodwater, 300 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
4 Course Dining Experience – includes a cocktail on arrival, three whiskeys and one liqueur.
Embark on a mystical journey through the art of The Gospel Whiskey and Steak pairing, carefully curated by Golden Plates Regional Chef of 2024, Eli Grubb, in collaboration with The Gospel Distillery ambassador, Laura.
Option to book in for drinks only by calling 0448 555 966.
Nestle in on the stunning glass-encased mezzanine located on Newtown's vibrant river-end precinct, Woolstore.
TIME: 6.30pm
BOOKING+INFO: CLICK HERE
PRICE: $55 – $120
Woolstore Geelong, Enter Via, 400 Pakington St, Rutland St, Newtown VIC 3220
On the last Saturday of Rye July, The Gospel opens its doors — welcoming the rye-curious and the true believers alike.
Welcome drink. Hot pies. Whiskey and cocktail caravan. Pop-up shop. A distillery in full flight. And if you’re feeling fanatical… take the tour, taste from the cask, or bottle a limited release straight from the barrel.
Free entry for all. Bookings essential for the deeper rites — see link for details.
Bottle filling purchase will be available on the day.
TIME: 11am – 5pm (tours every hour, 30 min each)
BOOKING+INFO: Click here
PRICE: Free to come | $5 for tours | $140 for tours + bottle filling
No bottles will be kept aside, fill it and take it home with you on the day.
The Gospel Whiskey Distillery, 38 Gawan Loop, Coburg North VIC
From Monday 28th July, award-winning Westholme Wagyu are taking over RAFI North Sydney Arbour; with Winter styling, a Westholme Wagyu special banquet menu, perfectly paired The Gospel Whiskey cocktail specials throughout the month.
Join us from Jul 28th & enjoy this premium produce & the ultimate winter experience. Find out more & press going in th eevent below.
TIME: Monday 28th July to Sunday 31st August
BOOKING+INFO: Click here
PRICE: Food Menu $125 per person | Minimum 2 people
North Sydney: 99 Mount Street, North Sydney, 2060
On the final night of Rye July, we’re digging deep.
Join us for a rare look back through the vault — with a curated pour of past project releases no longer available to the public.
One night only. Limited pours. More info coming soon.
BOOKING+INFO: CLICK HERE
PRICE: More info coming soon
ADDRESS: Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
VENUES GOING RYE
Bringing together over 60 venues across Australia. Rye July is more than a celebration – it's a movement.
This July, if you are not going dry, go rye with them.
Scroll down to see the full venue line-up by state.
VENUES GOING RYE
Bringing together over 60 venues across Australia. Rye July is more than a celebration – it's a movement.
This July, if you are not going dry, go rye with them.
Scroll down to see the full venue line-up by state.
Eau de Vie – Melbourne – Get Directions
White Oaks – Prahran – Get Directions
Audacious Monk Cellars – Preston – Get Directions
Bon Vivant's Bar – Mornington – Get Directions
Gemini Melbourne – Coburg – Get Directions
Silver Lake Social – Prahran – Get Directions
Whisky & Alement – Melbourne – Get Directions
The Birmingham Hotel – Fitzroy – Get Directions
Woolstore Geelong – Newtown – Get Directions
Grainery Lane – Ballarat Central – Get Directions
Miss Moses – Brunswick – Get Directions
Chronicles Bar – St Kilda – Get Directions
Fancy Hank’s – Melbourne – Get Directions
Goodwater – Northcote – Get Directions
Heartbreaker – Melbourne – Get Directions
Rooftop – Melbourne – Get Directions
Hippo – Collingwood – Get Directions
The Stones – Fiztroy – Get Directions
The Ten Saints – Croydon – Get Directions
Circa 1884 – Berwick – Get Directions
Mesa Verde – Melbourne CBD – Get Directions
The 18th Amendment Bar - Geelong - Get Directions
*Bottle shops*
Liquid HQ – South Yarra – Get Directions
Sessions Brunswick – Brunswick West – Get Directions
District Bottle Store – Pascoe Vale – Get Directions
WingMill – Stanmore – Get Directions
Rafi – North Sydney – Get Directions
Dulcie's Kings Cross – Kings Cross – Get Directions
Palazzo Salato – Sydney – Get Directions
Palomino Lounge – Enmore – Get Directions
The Falcon – Newcastle – Get Directions
The Ship Inn – Sydney – Get Directions
The Blind Monk – Hamilton – Get Directions
The Underground – Newcastle – Get Directions
The Grand – Sydney – Get Directions
Bartholomews – Newcastle – Get Directions
Brooksy Bar – Sydney – Get Directions
Oriental Hotel – Cooks Hill – Get Directions
The Lass O Gowrie – Wickham – Get Directions
Danny's Pizza / Good Folk Brewery – Hamilton – Get Directions
Our Golden Age – Surry Hills – Get Directions
Hive Bar – Erskineville – Get Directions
Shaffa – Surry Hills – Get Directions
Ace Hotel – Surry Hills – Get Directions
Uncanny – Newtown – Get Directions
Aalia – Sydney CBD – Get Directions
The Koutetsu – Newcastle – Get Directions
Islington Barracks – Islington – Get Directions
Varnish on King – Perth – Get Directions
Emily Taylor – Fremantle – Get Directions
The Beaufort – Mount Lawley – Get Directions
The Station – South Perth – Get Directions
Stories – Perth – Get Directions
Norfolk Hotel – Fremantle – Get Directions
King Somm – Bayswater – Get Directions
Terrarium Perth – Perth – Get Directions
The Terrace Hotel – Perth – Get Directions
The Old Synagogue – Fremantle – Get Directions
Tom's Providore – Perth – Get Directions
Malt'n Gold – Fremantle – Get Directions
Piggy Food Co. – North Fremantle – Get Directions
Besk – West Leederville – Get Directions
HOTA (Home of the Arts) – Surfers Paradise – Get Directions
Stratton Bar – Newstead – Get Directions
Malt Traders – Brisbane CBD – Get Directions
Naldham House – Brisbane CBD – Get Directions
Bistro Livi* – Murwillumbah – Get Directions
*Just across the border from QLD
Smokelovers – Adelaide – Get Directions
Udaberri – Adelaide – Get Directions
PROJECT RELEASE HIGHLIGHT
VENUES POURING WIMMERA
In Rye July, a handful of devoted bars pour The Gospel Projects. These venues have Wimmera Rye on the menu — our latest Project Release, dropped in June.
Distilled from unmalted Mallee rye grown in the Wimmera region, it’s a rare opportunity to experience a true expression of regional character.
If you missed the release, this is your invitation to find it in the wild — and taste what The Gospel Projects are all about.
CIRCA 1884 | GOODWATER | WHISKEY & ALEMENT | WHITE OAKS | GEMINI
PROJECT RELEASE HIGHLIGHT
VENUES POURING WIMMERA
In Rye July, a handful of devoted bars pour The Gospel Projects. These venues have Wimmera Rye on the menu — our latest Project Release, dropped in June.
Distilled from unmalted Mallee rye grown in the Wimmera region, it’s a rare opportunity to experience a true expression of regional character.
If you missed the release, this is your invitation to find it in the wild — and taste what The Gospel Projects are all about.
CIRCA 1884 | GOODWATER | WHISKEY & ALEMENT | WHITE OAKS | GEMINI
FEATURED RYE COCKTAIL
spiced blackberry rye sour
The name says it all. A purple Whiskey Sour from White Oaks Saloon — made only for Rye July.
Drink it there or shake it at home.
In a shaker with ice, mix, shake and double strain:
22.5mL Solera Rye
22.5mL Spiced Blackberry Rye
30mL Lemon Juice
30mL Simple Syrup
45mL Aquafaba
by white oaks saloon
spiced blackberry rye sour
The name says it all. A purple Whiskey Sour from White Oaks Saloon — made only for Rye July.
Drink it there or shake it at home.
In a shaker with ice, mix, shake and double strain:
22.5mL Solera Rye
22.5mL Spiced Blackberry Rye
30mL Lemon Juice
30mL Simple Syrup
45mL Aquafaba