It’s that glorious time of day when the sun sits low on the horizon and the sky lights up in warm, whimsy tones. And now golden hour—AKA the time just before sunset—has been given its own cocktail and one-off event to celebrate it. Where, you ask? Sky high on a sun-drenched Melbourne rooftop, of course.
To celebrate their signature Golden Hour cocktail, Basil Hayden—the master Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey maker—is throwing a one-off ticketed event at CBD rooftop bar Fable on Wednesday, 18 October. To sweeten the deal, one lucky attendee will win a personalised tailoring experience at The Cloakroom (valued at $1,000).
Here's the lowdown on how you can attend.
The Lowdown:
Forget the mid-week slump, this exclusive experience will light up your Wednesday night with canapes, signature Golden Hour cocktails, Basil Hayden-infused libations and live music. To amp up the party vibes, your evening will be soundtracked by the sultry sounds of the sax and a DJ working the decks.
The full Golden Hour experience will set you back $90pp, with Fable's mixologists serving up an inventive range of cocktails to help you find your favourite Basil Hayden flavour pairing.
To sweeten the deal, you’ll also walk away with a leather luggage tag personalised with your initials compliments of the team at Basil Hayden.
Located on the 13th floor of a towering Lonsdale Street building, Fable boasts some of the most spectacular views of Melbourne City. The New York-style bar and rooftop is prime real estate come sunset—especially in summer. With Head Chef Michael Pastrana and Exec Chef Alex Xinis at the helm whipping up elevated dishes from the Mediterranean, you'll be well catered for when the canapes come around.
The Details:
What: Golden Hour experience
When: 6-9pm, Wednesday, 18 October
Where: Fable Melbourne, 13/168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cost: $90pp
Tickets: Purchase here
Spots To Score A Golden Hour Cocktail At
Missed out on tickets to the Golden Hour experience? Don't fret—you can sample the signature cocktail at these spots across Victoria.
Whisky and Alement
Find out more about the history of bourbon at this cosy CBD cocktail bar while you sip on the Golden Hour cocktail and snack on Sonny's fried chicken. Learn more here.
Non Disclosure
Heading to Geelong? Speakeasy Non Disclosure will be wheeling their Basil Hayden cocktail trolley for table-side cocktails on the hour, every hour throughout October.
Hats and Tatts Rooftop and Cloakroom Bar
Both of these Melbourne bars have added the Golden Hour cocktail to their lists—just in time for summer. At Cloakroom Bar, you can even order a cocktail while getting a suit fitted. To celebrate the Golden Hour cocktail, one lucky attendee will win a personalised tailoring voucher for The Cloakroom.
Basil Hayden is an artfully aged, approachable bourbon from the American home of whiskey, Kentucky. Check out the full range and try it for yourself.
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Images: Basil Hayden and Fable Instagram