# Event Details - **Event Name**: SELECTA SESSIONS: Suntory Time — Featuring the 2025 Suntory Cup Winners - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: One night only: Suntory Time at Bar Selecta — award-winning cocktails, city pop vibes, and the 2025 Suntory Cup champs behind the bar.About this EventSelecta Sessions: Suntory Time — Featuring the 2025 Suntory Cup Winners - Presented by Club Suntory × Bar SelectaA pre-Christmas celebration of world-class bartending, award-winning cocktails, and pure “Suntory Time”. For one night only, Bar Selecta welcomes the 2025 Suntory Cup champions — Reuben Beasley-Palmer (Maison Bâtard) and Tom Smith (ex-Caretaker’s Cottage) — for an exclusive bar takeover. Expect five incredible cocktails, upbeat jazz + city pop, a Japanese-inspired listening bar atmosphere, and a rare pre-release tasting of TOKI Black for the first Club Suntory sign-ups. A night of talent, craft, community, and good times — Suntory style.Event Details? DateSunday 14 December⏰ TimeBar opens 5:30pmEvent runs 6:00pm–10:00pm? VenueBar SelectaRear 717 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn (Enter via laneway)?️ Tickets$20Includes our signature Ringo Rock Toki apple-pie highball on arrival.Bar & Music Program? CocktailsServed by Reuben & Tom:— Reuben's and Tom's winning Suntory Cup cocktail—Three signature Suntory cocktails for the evening.? MusicUpbeat vinyl jazz, breakbeats, and Japanese city popFeaturing Fumi Tamura (Tamura Sake Bar & Izakaya) + guest DJ? Exclusive TastingFirst 15–20 RSVPs who join Club Suntory receive a pre-release TOKI Black tasting.AboutReuben Beasley-Palmer — Maison BâtardWinner of the 2025 Suntory Cup, Reuben has built a reputation for elegant flavours, precise technique, and an intuitive approach to modern Japanese-inspired cocktails. His work at Maison Bâtard has made him one of Melbourne’s most exciting young talents, with a style that balances finesse, creativity, and drinkability.Tom Smith — ex-Caretaker’s CottageAlso a 2025 Suntory Cup winner, Tom is known for his disciplined, minimalist approach to cocktails and deep respect for classic builds. With years behind one of Australia’s most awarded bars, he brings a refined, detail-driven sensibility to every drink he creates.Fumi Tamura — DJ & Owner, Tamura Sake Bar & IzakayaOwner of Tamura Sake Bar & Izakaya by Tamura, DJ Fumi-san brings his signature blend of city pop, jazz, and vinyl groove — the perfect soundtrack to “Suntory Time”. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/53249990-d6a9-11f0-9b22-c5969cdb3f26-rimg-w523-h740-dc080705-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/53571b40-d6a9-11f0-9b22-c5969cdb3f26-rimg-w523-h740-dc333840-gmir.jpg Host & VenueBar Selecta — HawthornA Tokyo-inspired listening bar and one of Melbourne’s Top 20 Bars of 2026 (Good Food Guide) and a Broadsheet Melbourne Hot List favourite. Craft cocktails, sake, whisky and curated vinyl, omotenashi-style service, and intimate vibes — designed for music, moods, and moments.Presented & Brought to You ByThis event is proudly presented by Club Suntory and supported by Suntory Global Spirits, TOKI Black, Roku Gin, Haku Vodka and Midori, in collaboration with Bar Selecta and the 2025 Suntory Cup Winners. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hawthorn/selecta-sessions-suntory-time-—-featuring-the-2025-suntory-cup-winners/100001975699199490 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, pop, workshops, christmas - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.49, max: 22.49, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hawthorn - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Bar Selecta Hawthorn - **lat**: -37.8192153 - **long**: 145.0355399 - **full address**: Bar Selecta Hawthorn, 717 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SELECTA SESSIONS: Suntory Time — Featuring the 2025 Suntory Cup Winners - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f78713a2df6109db121774cbd0df45c78a3fde2cd8bbf912fd7230a33a7e679f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc141617-gmir.jpg?v=1765468324 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SELECTA SESSIONS: Suntory Time — Featuring the 2025 Suntory Cup Winners being held? - **A:** SELECTA SESSIONS: Suntory Time — Featuring the 2025 Suntory Cup Winners takes place on Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm at Bar Selecta Hawthorn, 717 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Australia. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for SELECTA SESSIONS: Suntory Time — Featuring the 2025 Suntory Cup Winners? - **A:** Tickets for SELECTA SESSIONS: Suntory Time — Featuring the 2025 Suntory Cup Winners are priced at AUD 22 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionAUD 22 + AUD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing SELECTA SESSIONS: Suntory Time — Featuring the 2025 Suntory Cup Winners? - **A:** SELECTA SESSIONS: Suntory Time — Featuring the 2025 Suntory Cup Winners is organized by Bar Selecta. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SELECTA SESSIONS: Suntory Time — Featuring the 2025 Suntory Cup Winners is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hawthorn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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