What to do and see in Australia, Australia: The Best Distilleries

October 24, 2021 Hector Krause

Coordinates: 25°S 133°E / 25°S 133°E / -25; 133
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1. Nonesuch Distillery

491 Arthur Hwy, Sorell, Tasmania 7172 Australia +61 408 616 442 [email protected] http://nonesuchdistillery.com.au/
Excellent
98%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 84 reviews

Nonesuch Distillery

We are a family owned distillery producing small batch gin and whisky. When you come to visit us you will meet us right in the distillery where we work and you will meet the people who actually create the products and who will share details of the process with you as you enjoy a tasting. We suggest you call ahead as sometimes circumstances mean we have an unexpected interruption to our advertised hours.

Reviewed By Adrian3535

My new wife and I fell in love with the gin and whiskey instantly. Experiance was incrediable too, tasting was free because we bought a gin and Rex included another speical Hemp Gin tasting free. Best sloe gin and whiskey Ive ever tried. We went back and bought another two bottles after hellfire. Highly recommended.

2. Fossey's Ginporium and Whisky Distillery

110 Eighth St, Mildura, Victoria 3500 Australia +61 3 5023 1341 [email protected] http://fosseysgin.com.au
Excellent
91%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 253 reviews

Fossey's Ginporium and Whisky Distillery

Fossey's Ginporium and Whisky Distillery a delectable place to tantalise your tastebuds with all things Gin and Whisky. Join in the experience by meeting Stanley the Still, our glorious Gin Soaked Distiller and the Master Ginnovator and allow them to take you on a wondrous journey of the Gin and Whisky Distilling process. Our staff are looking forward to treating you to some fabulous and knowledgeable service about our range of Gins while you sit back and enjoy a Tasting Paddle, Whisky and Chocolate Taster, Gin & Tonic or other fabulous choices in our full stocked bar. While you're at it, how about a cheese platter full with local deliciousness? Distilling Thursday's. Open every Thursday, Friday & Sunday from 2pm. Free entry. Come and see what all the Foss is about.

Reviewed By 22duncanh - Croydon, Australia

Fantastic couple hours sitting outside sipping wonderful gins accompanied by a cheese platter. Scrumptious. Well worth a visit

3. Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing Company

22 Commercial St, Bundaberg, Queensland 4670 Australia +61 7 4151 0396 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Kalkimoon/
Excellent
86%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 227 reviews

Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing Company

International award winning family owned Distillery based in Bundaberg, Qld, Australia. Gin,Vodka,Liqueurs

Reviewed By CrandoJay

Must go if you are anywhere near Bundaberg. Great place, great team, great gin and vodka... i could have spent all day here. Had a great chat with Michael at the bar. I will only drink the Kalki moon range of gin and vodka when I go home from now on.

4. Cape Byron Distillery

80 St Helena Rd, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2479 Australia +61 2 6684 7961 [email protected] http://www.capebyrondistillery.com/
Excellent
82%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 73 reviews

Cape Byron Distillery

Brookie’s Gin is produced at our farm distillery in the hinterland of Byron Bay. We're only open for tours by appointment, so yours will be a special experience. The distillery is set in the heart of our macadamia farm surrounded by subtropical rainforest. On arrival, you will be welcomed to the cellar door with a refreshing Brookie's Gin & Tonic as we take you on a journey through the story of Cape Byron Distillery, the Brook family farm and the art of distillation. A guided tour through the subtropical rainforest is a magical experience; to smell, see and touch the botanicals that are used in the gin, learn the history of the Big Scrub Rainforest and fall in love with this special place. Once back in the distillery you will be lead through an in-depth tasting of our products… and no doubt a few special surprises! Enjoy a fun sensory experience guided by our distillery tour team. To finish, relax on the deck overlooking Brookfarm, watch the birds & enjoy the view! See you soon:)

Reviewed By Jamokath - San Francisco, United States

My wife and I had a great time at the distillery. I had low expectations for the rainforest tour, but it turned out to be really good and quite informative. Our host Elias did a great job. The gin tasting and information session (on the distillation process) was also really good. Thoroughly recommend this as an activity.

5. Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery

45 Lemana Lane, Miami, Gold Coast, Queensland 4220 Australia +61 426 968 173 [email protected] https://www.granddadjacks.com/
Excellent
98%
Good
2%
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5.0 based on 58 reviews

Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery

The Gold Coast's first and only craft Gin, Vodka and Whiskey distillery located just two minutes walk from the North Burleigh beach. Recreating age-old family recipes in memory of our Great Granddad Jack, each of our spirits are handcrafted and made from locally or nationally sourced raw materials. We have humbly won multiple prestigious industry awards since opening and invite you to join us on a tour or visit to the Tasting Room to try for yourself. Production is on full show to visitors from the Tasting Room and tours are available over the weekend. We also host a very intimate distillery experience weekly where you can make your own bottle of gin and enjoy an evening with our Head Distiller. Our Tasting Room has a BYO food policy (order in or bring your own cheeseboard). We're both family & fur baby friendly and often have local live music on weekends.

Reviewed By Lauralee47

So our day started with a tour of the Granddad Jack’s distillery, with a gin in our hand and Dave telling his story. We learnt about the family history and how every aspect of the business came together from the building of the premises to the name on each bottle. We were captivated from the start and felt like we’d been welcomed into the family. Being that the venue is BYO food, we decided to whip out a little cheese board and Nicky kindly sat us at the bar to be a part of the action. Zac and Jimmy had the bar under control and had some great banter to keep us entertained for the day. Luke popped his head up briefly out the back, but boy oh boy is his coffee liqueur worth a try!! The kiwi singer (Joe I think) knew how to read the room when it came to song choices. Alongside the usual Sunday vibes, he did some originals songs and then some acoustic versions of songs you wouldn’t really expect to hear. It was all round a lovely atmosphere. We have friends coming up to QLD from VIC later this year and will definitely be bringing them here! Thanks again to the awesome family that is Granddad Jack’s! Sam and Blondie xx

6. Bundaberg Rum Distillery

Hills Street, Bundaberg, Queensland 4670 Australia +61 7 4131 2999 [email protected] http://www.bundabergrum.com.au/distillery/book-a-tour.html
Excellent
67%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,031 reviews

Bundaberg Rum Distillery

Under the careful and crafty eyes of our Distillers, Blenders and Bondsmen, millions of litres of Bundaberg Rum are aged to perfection here at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery. After protecting and ageing our rums since the 70s, the grand old guardian of the distillery Bondstore #7, has been given new life by being transformed into our immersive Bundaberg Rum Museum. Inside, you’ll walk through a series of 75,000 litre American White Oak Vats – the very same vats which have matured hundreds of thousands of litres of rum (after being emptied and rebuilt of course). Inside these vats live a sensory experience where you can see, touch and smell your way through our rich history in creating Australia’s Favourite Rum – Bundaberg Rum. Please ensure that you arrive at least 20-30 mins early for your tour, especially for the last tour of the day and during school holiday periods. Unfortunately Flammable devices; matches and lighters, as well as any item with a battery including; watches, cameras, and mobile phones, pose a fire hazard to the Distillery and cannot be taken on tour. Lockers are provided free of charge to store these items whilst inside the Distillery on tour. If you have a medically required device such as a hearing aid, give us a call in advance so we can make arrangements for you to bring those items with you.

Reviewed By tomtucker88 - Brisbane, Australia

Awesome tour and well worth the price. Our party of three adults thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour by Bobbi - very knowledgeable, friendly and enjoyed her humour :) Definitely an asset to the team and added to the great Aussie vibe. Samples were great inspiration to encourage purchases via the giftshop. Very happy with our outing! Definitely advise utilising a taxi to thoroughly enjoy the samples!

7. THE GROVE DISTILLERY & BREWERY

491 Carter Road, Margaret River, Western Australia 6280 Australia +61 8 9755 7458 [email protected] http://www.thegrovedistillery.com.au/
Excellent
80%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 820 reviews

THE GROVE DISTILLERY & BREWERY

Where else can you find, a International Award winning distillery producing Top Shelf Spirits; a brewery that makes fantastic craft beer; cafe with homemade pizza; a cocktail bar using TGD delicious liqueurs; and secluded accommodation so you don't have to leave.

Reviewed By Lukov - Greater Perth, Australia

We popped by this afternoon on impulse - despite no notice the staff were happy to help us out with a distillery tour, which was entertaining and informative, particularlywhen it came to discussing ingredients used and the challenges of distilling in Australia vs other countries. Food was lovely (the scones are absolutely delicious!), and the quality of the spirits on offer excellent - the Turkish delight liqueur in particular i can easily see needing a repeat order. The surroundings are great - this is not an operation where quality has been skimped on at all, and it's extremely picturesque. Staff were all helpful and cheerful - my father and I had a wonderful time and are already looking forward to our next trip when we can spend more than a couple of hours here!

8. Tamborine Mountain Distillery

10-14 Macdonnell Road, Tamborine Mountain, Queensland 4272 Australia +61 7 5545 3452 [email protected] http://www.tamborinemountaindistillery.com
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 238 reviews

Tamborine Mountain Distillery

Experience something unique. Imagine a place nestled atop a beautiful mountain, set against a backdrop of lush sub-tropical rainforest. Imagine sampling a range of mouth-watering Liqueurs and Spirits that take your taste buds on a memorable journey. Imagine a place that can take you on a journey back in time to experience the real world of Elizabethan or Tudor England. There is such a place and it is called Tamborine Mountain Distillery, a place where true old-world charm and history co-exists. So why not allow your palate to be tantalised with your favourite tipple from one of the eighty or so Liqueurs and Spirits, or dare to challenge with new flavours. A place like no other. Our friendly staff will take you through our very large range of Liqueurs and Spirits and share a joke or two. This itself is worth the visit. There’s a perfect serve for everyone. Our exceptional blends can be mixed and enjoyed in a multitude of ways. Our products have won over 300 International Awards.

Reviewed By D1628WTDoMoZ - Sunshine Coast, Australia

We had the best tasting session by Angela who was attentive and knowledgeable. We will return as we are from just down the street in the Sunny Coast.

9. 1770 Distillery

220 Bicentennial Dr, Agnes Water, Queensland 4677 Australia +61 7 4974 9996 [email protected] http://www.1770distillery.com
Excellent
74%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 258 reviews

1770 Distillery

1770 Distillery was established as a Boutique Distillery to utilise the locally grown fruits of the area and to provide a unique experience for both locals and tourists. It was John's dream to have a distillery and that is what led both John & Debra to the beautiful seaside Town of 1770 / Agnes Water in Queensland. The dream materialized after being bitten by the distilling bug whilst living in Tasmania. It was there that both John & Debra developed their distilling skill under the ever watchful eye of both Bill & Lyn Lark of the Lark Distillery.

Reviewed By AustraliaNancy - Auckland Central, New Zealand

A wonderful experience popping into this place. GPS had trouble to find but there is a sign at the gate entrance. The owner was a lovely man who took the time to explain how he makes his liqueurs and the stories he tells had us interested for a pleasant hour! Also a very well l stocked garden nursery which I had my eye on some basil to take on our trip! A very enjoyable experience and the taste testing led us to purchase two very different liqueurs to sip on while on our lap of Australia! Thanks 1770 Distillery!

10. Hunter Distillery

1686 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 6737 [email protected] http://www.hunterdistillery.com.au
Excellent
59%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 257 reviews

Hunter Distillery

Hunter Distillery is the only certified organic distillery in the Hunter Valley wine region of New South Wales. Locally owned and operated, we produce an exceptional range of top shelf spirits, including Vodkas, Liqueurs, Schnapps and our award winning COPPERWAVE DISTILLED GIN. Visit and sample our unique range of spirits, with a flavour for every taste.

Reviewed By glendad694 - Sydney, Australia

This was the last part of our tour and definitely lots of fun tasting all the different flavours of vodka in test tubes. Also tried schnapps and loved the ginger one which we purchased the large size. Very knowledgeable young man serving our group and such a different place to the previous wineries we had visited. Loved that it is all certified organic too. Defintely worth a visit here, but not if you're driving as the alcohol percentages are very high 40% and 20%. Loved this place.

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