Kilderkin Distillery's Spirited Sessions features a live performance by Australian alt-country band Rufous Whistler on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The band's debut album National Panic reached #2 on the ARIA Country charts, earning a best debut album nomination from Folk Alliance Australia. Hailing from Northeast Victoria, Rufous Whistler delivers raw storytelling blended with modern alt-country arrangements, drawing influences from Gillian Welch and Trampled by Turtles. Held at the top-rated live music venue Kilderkin Distillery in Mount Pleasant, VIC, the intimate show offers award-winning spirits, light meals, and bar service. This single-day event highlights the band's gripping live energy and growing grassroots fanbase.