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Aged in
Deception A Japanese whisky tasting and magic experience in Sydney

Sixty minutes. Five guests. One table underground.

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18+ only · Tuesday evenings · The Rocks, Sydney

The experience

A first-of-its-kind whisky tasting in Sydney

A unique night out in Sydney that combines a guided Japanese whisky flight with close-up magic — performed at the same table, at the same time. Not a magic show with drinks on the side. Not a tasting with a trick at the end. Both, woven together from the first pour.

The show runs in a private booth in the 1846 sandstone cellar beneath The Doss House, 77 George Street, The Rocks. Five guests per session. No cameras. No social media. Whatever happens stays with the five of you.

One of the more unusual things to do in The Rocks at night — or anywhere in Sydney, for that matter.

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Japanese whisky poured into tasting glasses at a Sydney whisky tasting and magic show

What's included

Everything in your ticket

I

The whisky flight

A curated Japanese whisky tasting — four distinct expressions, guided from the first pour. Chosen for the stories behind them, not just the flavour.

II

The tasting notes

A printed mat at every seat. Walk in knowing nothing about whisky. Walk out with notes you actually wrote yourself.

III

The magic

Close-up magic performed at the table — cards, objects, things that shouldn't be possible. Inches away, not on a stage.

IV

The venue

A private booth in the 1846 sandstone cellar. Low ceilings, stone walls, candlelight. Two minutes from the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

Who it's for

Five seats, five reasons

Date night

Sixty minutes of whisky, stories and magic — one of the more unusual date night ideas in Sydney. No phone signal required.

Birthdays

Book all five seats and the table is yours. One group, no strangers. An unusual birthday idea Sydney rarely offers.

Visiting Sydney

Two minutes from the Overseas Passenger Terminal. A small-group experience in The Rocks you can book tonight.

On your own

Solo guests do well here. Five people at one table means nobody sits out. One of the better solo things to do in Sydney at night.

Corporate

Five seats is the right size for a small team or a handful of clients — no stage, no crowd, no shouting over a function room. One of the more memorable corporate event ideas Sydney has to offer.

The venue

The Doss House, The Rocks

A whisky bar built into the 1846 sandstone cellars beneath 77 George Street — low-ceilinged stone rooms in the oldest part of Sydney.

The show runs in a private booth down there, in partnership with the venue, and is booked exclusively through Airbnb Experiences.

Address77 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000 Getting here5 min walk from Circular Quay · 2 min from the Overseas Passenger Terminal · 10 min from Wynyard WhenTuesday evenings · 60 minutes · 18+
The reserved heritage booth in the 1846 cellar beneath The Doss House, The Rocks

Before you come

The rules of the room

The Golden Rule No cameras. No social media. Phones away before the first story. Whatever happens stays with the five of us.

18+ only

Government photo ID checked at the door. No entry or refunds without it.

RSA pacing

Paced, standard measures served by the certified staff of The Doss House, who may refuse service to anyone intoxicated.

Access

The cellar is reached by stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.

Getting home

Please don't drive. Declare any severe allergies when you book.

Questions

Before you book

What is Aged in Deception? +

A Japanese whisky tasting and close-up magic experience for five guests, running 60 minutes in the 1846 cellar beneath The Doss House, The Rocks.

Is it a magic show or a whisky tasting? +

Both, at the same time, at the same table. That's the point.

What whisky is served? +

A curated flight of distinct Japanese whiskies, chosen for the stories behind them. The bottles rotate, so whether you spell it whisky or whiskey, you find out what's in the glasses when you sit down.

Do I need to know anything about whisky? +

No. The tasting is guided from the first pour, and the notes are printed on a mat you take home.

Can I book the whole table? +

Yes. Book all five seats on Airbnb and the show is private.

Can I come on my own? +

Yes. Solo guests, couples and small groups all work at a table of five.

How do I book, and what if I'm late? +

Through Airbnb Experiences — instant confirmation, secure payment, no phone calls, 18+. The show starts on time and can't be restarted, so arrive ten minutes early.

Five seats per show

Ready to join the table?

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