In a nostalgic nod to the golden age of cinema, revered Scottish distillery The Glendronach is putting an indulgent twist on the classic movie night this November, unveiling a limited-edition whisky-meets film experience that pairs rare single malts with cinematic storytelling and reimagined cinema snacks.
Running exclusively at Palace Cinema Como in Melbourne’s South Yarra from Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 November, the event invites guests to enjoy films inspired by The Glendronach’s most celebrated expressions – complete with in-seat whisky butler service, caviar-topped popcorn, and a $2,000 whisky tasting to close the evening.
Curated by renowned film critic Zak Hepburn, each screening is designed to reflect the character and depth of the whisky it accompanies. The series opens with The Great Gatsby alongside The Glendronach 12-Year-Old, a pairing that celebrates indulgence and nostalgia; followed by Y Tu Mamá También with the 15-Year-Old, echoing its Spanish sherry-cask warmth and sensual complexity; and The Godfather with the 18-Year-Old, mirroring the whisky’s balance of power, patience and legacy.
Priced at $50 – equivalent to a Palace Platinum screening – each screening offers a truly elevated journey through film and flavour. Guests will start with a guided tasting of The Glendronach’s featured single malt alongside a rare release from the Master’s Anthology Series, followed by a bespoke cocktail served to their seat by a dedicated whisky butler.
Classic cinema fare is elevated through a gourmet lens, featuring Yarra Valley caviar topped popcorn and Spanish charcuterie paying homage to the distillery’s famed Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks.
The evening then concludes with a sweet treat and a surprise pour of an unreleased Glendronach whisky valued at $2,000, ensuring a finale worthy of the silver screen.
Of his approach to selecting each film to perfectly pair with The Glendronach’s single malts, curator, Zak Hepburn said: “Pairing film and whisky is about more than flavour; it’s about emotion, atmosphere and storytelling. Each Glendronach expression evokes a distinct mood – from bold and brooding to rich and nostalgic – inviting guests to experience cinema and whisky in a completely new way.”
Stuart Reeves, The Glendronach Brand Manager, Brown-Forman, added: “At The Glendronach, we’ve always believed great whisky tells a story – rich, layered and deeply evocative. This partnership brings that philosophy to life in an entirely new form. It’s not Gold Class; it’s a masterclass in craftsmanship – cinema, served neat.”
Tickets ($50 each) include:
- A bespoke whisky-and-film pairing, featuring one of The Glendronach’s signature single malts
- A pre-film tasting, led by The Glendronach, featuring the hero whisky of the evening alongside a rare pour from the Master’s Anthology Series
- An in-seat whisky cocktail crafted with the featured expression, served by a dedicated whisky butler
- Yarra Valley Caviar-topped popcorn and Spanish charcuterie, inspired by The Glendronach’s famed Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks
- A sweet treat and a surprise pour of an unreleased $2,000 whisky to conclude the night
Palace Cinema Como
The Glendronach Whisky-Meets-Film Experience
12–14 November 2025
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