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What to do and see in Western Australia, Australia: The Best Distilleries
Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
Restaurants in Western Australia
1. Whipper Snapper Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Our journey starts with the relentless pursuit to create the perfect Australian whiskey. As pioneers in this field, your local distiller, Whipper Snapper Distillery handcraft a range of premium, authentic craft whiskeys that are set to redefine our perception and inspire a new generation. As Perth’s first urban distillery, we’re passionate about using 100% local West Australian grains and highlighting innovation and sustainability. The significance of provenance shapes our award-winning whiskies and as a true craft distillery, everything is created on-site in East Perth. We also boast a specialty coffee bar, an eclectic tasting room and a team of passionate whiskey lovers who are excited to share their stories with you. Open seven days visit us or book a tour online and share the journey of local whiskey.
Reviewed By ericpaulgoldie - Perth, Australia
One of Australia's best distilleries the team at Whipper Snapper are passionate about what they do. Their products are beautifully crafted and the aromas that they emit will take you back to your childhood. While I don't drink, I'm a huge fan of their coffee and bagels. Be sure to visit their site and book a tasting tour.
2. Swan Valley Gin Company
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Swan Valley Gin Company is an Artisan distillery located within the cellar door of Pandemonium Estate in Baskerville. We produce Gin from our premium Swan Valley wine using a custom made copper still. There are three Gins for tasting all named Diablo. An Artisan Gin made from local mandarins, a Strawberry Gin and a Spicy Cumquat Gin using local cumquats and exotic spices. Gin & Tonics available.
Reviewed By Kaisolas
After a few rounds of wine tasting we decided to make a change and try some gin. While I’m not a big gin drinker, my partner has a liking for it. We shared a gin taster and I was pleasantly surprised how nice their gin tasted!! I was also happy to see they had wine tasting too. We ended up getting 2 bottles of their gin and a case of wines. Staff were friendly and happy to have a good yarn with us. A beautiful view out the back and lovely set up inside. We really enjoyed our time there and recommend stopping in even if you aren’t big on gin. It’s definitely worthwhile and the owner’s dog is gorgeous!!
3. Moontide Distillery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit our boutique craft distillery to sample our range of spirits, stay a while and enjoy a drink. Our cellar door is open 12 midday to 6pm Wednesday to Monday. We offer distillery tours along with our tasting experiences, so you may learn about the local botanicals inspiring our distilled spirits. Enjoy a cheese board with specialty cheeses and local delicacies.
4. THE GROVE DISTILLERY & BREWERY
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4.5 based on 820 reviews
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!
5. Hoochery Distillery
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Built on the Dessert family farm just outside of Kununurra, the small pot distillery was created entirely by hand. Everything, from the still to the building itself, was crafted from materials found around the farm. Spike even taught himself to distil, with nothing more than a passion to make good, honest rum. After 25 years, nothing’s changed. Made from Australian sugarcane, wet season rainwater, and yeast, our Ord River Rum’s still made by hand. It’s vat-fermented, pot-distilled, painstakingly aged in oak barrels, and hand-bottled by us. The 300-litre oak barrels naturally colour and flavour our rum, giving you a smooth, tropical flavour, with an oaky finish. Come out for tastings of our Award-winning rums or for our delicious home-made cakes. Better yet from May onwards until Mid-September come out and enjoy one of our yummy lunches while relaxing in our beer garden. We are well worth the drive (15km out of town along Weaber Plains Road)
Reviewed By dburrow - Sydney, Australia
I am not normally a rum drinker, but I couldn't really give the Hoochery a miss when in Kununurra. I visited with friends who have young children. The distillery has a very relaxed ambience, with the building in which it's housed paying a nod to the distillery's beginnings and continued presence on a working station. There is plenty of seating, a gift shop, a bar and a kitchen serving lunch. The rums themselves are delicious and well worth sampling, either in a paddle or individually, Staff are knowledgeable with regard to the making of the rum and can give a detailed explanation of the subtleties of and differences between the different spirits. If you don't want a rum, beers, wines, soft drinks and coffee/tea are available. Board games and a playground entertained my friends' children. Lunch was tasty and reasonably priced; I had the barramundi and chips. The fish was cooked nicely and the chips were hot and crisp. It was a very enjoyable afternoon and a must-do if in Kununurra!
6. Old Young's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Old Young's produces premium quality hand--crafted spirits in Western Australia's historic Swan Valley. True to their name, Old Young's brings tradition together with new techniques and a flair for the unusual. The distillery uses local ingredients including barley, wheat, spring water, grapes and fruit to produce a range of vodka, vodka infusions and gin. Visitors are welcome to sample and purchase products from the newly-renovated tasting room.
Reviewed By angelaf404 - Landsdale, Australia
OMG ! Excellent tasting of WA gin and vodka - Don was exceptional (sorry Steve ????????) Make it a priority ????????????????????????
7. Illegal Tender Rum Co
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Illegal Tender Rum Co is a boutique distillery situated in Dongara, 4 hrs North of Perth. We are an international award winning distillery having only been open for under 6 years. We have won 17 International awards in total for all 3 of our Products - Distillers Cut, Spiced, 1808 Barely Legal - all of which have won gold in China at the 2017 International Spirit Awards. We were recently awarded World's Best Column Distilled Rum, 5 Years old and under at the World Rum Awards for the Distillers Cut Rum, So why not come and experience the hard work and determination of the young WA couple who are putting Australian made rum back onto the premium world stage. Partake in an informative distillery tour followed with a refreshing sample of our award-winning produce. See you there!
Reviewed By GPLPJP
We were in Geraldton for the weekend and decided to visit the Illegal Tender Rum Co after hearing great reports of their award winning rum. Well worth the visit! We did the tour with Amos as our guide and found him to be so friendly and informative. It was definitely worth the visit and I would thoroughly recommend a trip here to buy some of their rum (and we also bought the gin) and partake in their tour.
8. Great Southern Distilling Company
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4.0 based on 104 reviews
Great Southern Distilling Company was founded in 2004 and is the very first distillery to legally make Single Malt Whisky in Western Australia. Today the flagship brand Limeburners is an internationally-acclaimed Australian whisky. In 2017 and again in 2020 Limeburners was honoured by the American Distilling Institute as the World’s Best International Craft Whisky. A bottle of Limeburners is also on display at the WA Museum in Perth, as an example of a WA brand that is recognised as one of the best in the world. The Limeburners distillery is located on the edge of Princess Royal Harbour in Albany. Its cellar door is open for tastings of Limeburners Whisky as well as sister brands spirits. Distillery tours, casual lunches and gin blending classes are also available. Please note hours may vary on public holidays.
Reviewed By Crazy_flash - Brisbane, Australia
When our guide Lauren began the Distillery tour being able to see our the magic happens the process it takes to get the mix to the point of the bottle was fascinating. We had a good tour & good taste session. Thanks to all the team at lime burners .
9. Harris Organic Wine & Spirits
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
Established in 1998, Harris Organic Wine and Spirits is the only certified organic winery and distillery in Perth's Swan Valley Wine Region. Producing certified organic (low preservative) table, fortified, ports, dessert and sparkling wines. Organic winemaking means sustainable vineyard practices with no chemical inputs. They do not irrigate their vineyard; their vines have been raised to thrive on rainfall alone. This contributes to their award-winning high-quality wines and spirits that have a unique and rich flavour. Tastings are available in a seated cellar door where you can relax and enjoy your discovery of Perth's only organic wines and spirits. Celebrating 22 years of operations in 2020.
Reviewed By Polaris2k - London, United Kingdom
Superb independent winery ideally located close to Perth in the Swan Valley. Perth's only certified organic winery and a hidden gem we are delighted to have found. We spent a morning helping pick grapes and learning about wine and winemaking from Duncan and his friendly and knowledgeable team, including Rosie the cat who supervised our work in exchange for the occasional scratch behind the ears. With a new appreciation for the work that goes into creating these lovely wines and spirits, we completed the experience with a delicious farmhouse lunch and a sample of the different styles of wine produced at the vineyard. Whether you just want to taste some amazing local organic wine or fancy a more hands on experience helping with the grape picking, I thoroughly recommend Harris Organic Winery.
10. Great Northern Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 50 reviews
Welcome to Great Northern Distillery, home of the Kimberley Rum Company and Canefire Rum. You can pop in for a casual drink and select from our range of classic and premium cocktails, with fresh new flavours for everyone’s taste. For the spirit enthusiasts we offer distillery tours (booking required) and guided tastings, with experienced distillers on hand to answer all your questions. Our internationally award-winning premium rum Canefire is our pride and joy, aged 5, 9 and 14 years. Love live music? We feature the best local artists every weekend at our party precinct, The Cocktail Club, so you can enjoy our spirits and hospitality in style. Keep an eye out on social media for upcoming events!
Reviewed By NeilH182 - Barton-upon-Humber, United Kingdom
We visited here yesterday and was pleased with everything there everything was explained about each drink to perfection the samples where excellent and non alcoholic drinks where made for the kids. The guy who was there went out his way to explain everything to us in detail also a very good salesman as we came away with 3 bottles. Well worth the visit
