RYE JULY
Australia's best bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels are pouring The Gospel. Here's where and how to drink rye this July.
HI-FI RYE JULY
Two Sunday afternoon sessions. One sound system. Melded music, matched in the glass.
Expect a rotating lineup of curated sets and live performances from a fine selection of artists including Rita Bass, Horatio Luna, Algbra, DJ Possum x Myles Mac — new material, relaxed format, questions welcome.
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Sunday 12 and 26 July, from 2:00pm
NEXT WAVE - Brunswick Mechanics Institute - 270 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
Tickets from $25, first drink included.
Supported by Next Wave, -TOPIA and PBS FM
HI-FI RYE JULY
Two Sunday afternoon sessions. One sound system. Melded music, matched in the glass.
Expect a rotating lineup of curated sets and live performances from a fine selection of artists including Rita Bass, Horatio Luna, Algbra, DJ Possum x Myles Mac — new material, relaxed format, questions welcome.
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Sunday 12 and 26 July, from 2:00pm
NEXT WAVE - Brunswick Mechanics Institute - 270 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
Tickets from $25, first drink included.
Supported by Next Wave, -TOPIA and PBS FM
Fill Your Own Bottle
One of Rye July's most anticipated rituals is back. This year, fill your bottle straight from the cask all month at Whisky & Alement.
Whisky & Alement has been a long-standing friend of The Gospel. This limited single cask rye whiskey was selected to celebrate that friendship and Rye July 2026.
No bookings. Just walk in, have a nip and bottle it. Indulge with The Gospel whiskey flight and boilermakers on the menu for Rye July while you are at it.
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From the 1st of July until sold out
WHISKY & ALEMENT - 270 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Fill Your Own Bottle
One of Rye July's most anticipated rituals is back. This year, fill your bottle straight from the cask all month at Whisky & Alement.
Whisky & Alement has been a long-standing friend of The Gospel. This limited single cask rye whiskey was selected to celebrate that friendship and Rye July 2026.
No bookings. Just walk in, have a nip and bottle it. Indulge with The Gospel whiskey flight and boilermakers on the menu for Rye July while you are at it.
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From the 1st of July until sold out
WHISKY & ALEMENT - 270 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
TANGUY CHARBONNET BARREL-AGED COCKTAIL AT LA MADONNA BAR
Melbourne has a way of blending cultures together. Old friends from France, Melbourne rye whiskey fanatics, and a classic American cocktail — barrel-aged until it became something unmistakably its own.
The Gospel of Louisiana is an interpretation of the classic La Louisiane cocktail by Tanguy Charbonnet, Australia's Best Cocktail Bartender 2025, and Romain Le Quilleuc from La Madonna bar. Built around The Gospel Solera Rye and a bespoke sweet vermouth blend, it's a rich and elegant expression of one of rye whiskey's great classics.
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From the 1st of July, until sold out.
LA MADONNA BAR and via in-room dining at NEXT HOTEL MELBOURNE - Floor 3/103 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Read the full story behind this collaboration that stems from a 20 year long friendship between Tanguy and Romain — coming soon.
TANGUY CHARBONNET BARREL-AGED COCKTAIL AT LA MADONNA BAR
Melbourne has a way of blending cultures together. Old friends from France, Melbourne rye whiskey fanatics, and a classic American cocktail — barrel-aged until it became something unmistakably its own.
The Gospel of Louisiana is an interpretation of the classic La Louisiane cocktail by Tanguy Charbonnet, Australia's Best Cocktail Bartender 2025, and Romain Le Quilleuc from La Madonna bar. Built around The Gospel Solera Rye and a bespoke sweet vermouth blend, it's a rich and elegant expression of one of rye whiskey's great classics.
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From the 1st of July, until sold out.
LA MADONNA BAR and via in-room dining at NEXT HOTEL MELBOURNE - Floor 3/103 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Read the full story behind this collaboration that stems from a 20 year long friendship between Tanguy and Romain — coming soon.
FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ, AT BOSSLEY
Whiskey and fire. The only two things you need on a Friday, in July.
Bossley's terrace is open, the coals are lit, and The Gospel is pouring. Rye July Cocktail and Food menu, nobody will argue this match.
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Every Friday in July, 5pm - 7pm
BOSSLEY BAR - Rydges Melbourne -186 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Cocktails available at the bar everyday throughout the month.
FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ, AT BOSSLEY
Whiskey and fire. The only two things you need on a Friday, in July.
Bossley's terrace is open, the coals are lit, and The Gospel is pouring. Rye July Cocktail and Food menu, nobody will argue this match.
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Every Friday in July, 5pm - 7pm
BOSSLEY BAR - Rydges Melbourne -186 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Cocktails available at the bar everyday throughout the month.
The Gospel Tableside, At GRAINERY LANE
Four rye cocktails. Made at your table. Curated by Reuben Beasley-Palmer.
Reuben has poured at Black Pearl, opened Maison Bâtard, and represented Australia at the Nikka Perfect Serve global final in San Francisco. He's one of Melbourne's best. For two nights, he's coming to you, Ballarat.
A rolling cart of The Gospel's rye expressions across four serves, including an exclusive pour not yet released. Wheeled to your table. Made in front of you.
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Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th July, 6:30–10pm.
GRAINERY LANE - 35 Armstrong St N, Ballarat VIC 3350
The Gospel Tableside, At GRAINERY LANE
Four rye cocktails. Made at your table. Curated by Reuben Beasley-Palmer.
Reuben has poured at Black Pearl, opened Maison Bâtard, and represented Australia at the Nikka Perfect Serve global final in San Francisco. He's one of Melbourne's best. For two nights, he's coming to you, Ballarat.
A rolling cart of The Gospel's rye expressions across four serves, including an exclusive pour not yet released. Wheeled to your table. Made in front of you.
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Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th July, 6:30–10pm.
GRAINERY LANE - 35 Armstrong St N, Ballarat VIC 3350
VENUE LINEUP COMING SOON.
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