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Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 8 November 2026

Australia has a thriving craft spirit scene featuring small-batch, boutique distilleries that highlight local and native botanicals, regional wine casks, and 100% Australian-grown grains.

### Standout Boutique Distilleries by Region

#### South Australia

- Applewood Distillery (Gumeracha) - Known for: Knock-out craft gins utilizing Australian native ingredients (such as the Larapinta flight and distillery exclusives like Seaside Gin and Bloom Gin ), plus unique local liqueurs (Unico Cello). - Kangaroo Island Spirits (KIS) (Cygnet River) - Known for: South Australia's original boutique distillery (founded in 2006) producing premium artisanal spirits and liqueurs with island-harvested botanicals. - Seppeltsfield Road Distillers (Marananga) - Known for: High-end small-batch craft gins set in the heart of the Barossa Valley.

#### New South Wales

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 Distillery Closed Stony Creek NSW CallDirections Website

- Known for: Tiny-production, handcrafted boutique gins focused on quality over scale near the Bega Valley.

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 Distillery Open North Tumbulgum NSW CallDirections Website

- Known for: Farm-to-bottle agricole rum and Ink Gin, set on a picturesque working farm and sugar cane estate in the Tweed Valley.

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Archie Rose Distilling Co. (Rosebery)

- Known for: Sydney's heavily acclaimed urban distillery crafting innovative whiskies, gins, and vodkas with custom botanical blends.

#### Victoria

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 Distillery Closed Kensington VIC CallDirections Website

- Known for: Pioneering single-malt Australian whiskies made from 100% locally malted barley and double-distilled on-site.

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 Distillery Open Healesville VIC CallDirections Website

- Known for: One of Australia's most internationally celebrated craft gin makers nestled in the Yarra Valley, famous for its Rare Dry and Bloody Shiraz gins.

#### Queensland

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 Distillery Closed Wondecla QLD CallDirections Website

- Known for: Atherton Tablelands small-batch craft production of single-malt whisky, craft rum, gin, and corn whiskey.

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 Distillery Open Tamborine Mountain QLD CallDirections Website

- Known for: A family-run mountain artisan producer famous for an enormous range of schnapps, liqueurs, and native-infused spirits (like eucalyptus gum leaf vodka).

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### What Spirit Enthusiasts Say Whisky and spirit drinkers frequently trade recommendations on community forums:Explore more regional options or plan visits via guides like the Whisky List Australian Distilleries Directory or explore major western producers through the Great Southern Distilling Company.If you'd like to narrow this down, let me know:

- Which state or region you are visiting or ordering from? - Your preferred spirit (gin, single malt whisky, rum, or liqueurs)?

Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 8 November 2026

Australia has a genuinely impressive distilling scene, particularly in whisky, gin and rum. Tasmania is arguably the standout for whisky, but Victoria, NSW and WA have some excellent producers too.

If I were putting together a list of Australian distilleries worth experiencing, these would be my picks.

# Australia's distilleries worth trying

## 1\. The must-try distilleries

!Drinking Your Way Through Tasmania's Derwent Valley | Alcohol Professor

1\. Sullivans Cove

(Top-tier whisky)

Cambridge, Tasmania

One of Australia's most prestigious whisky producers. Famous for exceptional single malts, particularly French Oak and American Oak expressions.

Try\: French Oak Single Malt.

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2\. Starward

(Best Melbourne pick)

Port Melbourne, Victoria

Excellent modern Australian whisky, using Australian red wine barrels to create distinctive fruity, rich flavours.

Try\: Nova, Solera and special single-barrel releases.

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!Lark Classic Cask Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky (500mL) - Secret Bottle

3\. Lark Distillery

Hobart and Pontville, Tasmania

One of the pioneers of modern Australian whisky. Produces rich, characterful single malts with interesting cask influences.

Try\: Classic Cask and limited releases.

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4\. Archie Rose

Rosebery, Sydney

An excellent craft distillery producing whisky, gin, vodka and other spirits. Particularly interesting if you enjoy experimentation.

Try\: Single Malt Whisky and Rye Malt Whisky.

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5\. Four Pillars

Healesville, Yarra Valley, Victoria

Probably Australia's best-known modern craft gin producer. Fantastic tasting experiences and some very distinctive gin varieties.

Try\: Rare Dry Gin and Bloody Shiraz Gin.

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!The Whisky List | Australia's Online Home For Whisky

6\. Morris Whisky

Rutherglen, Victoria

A particularly interesting Victorian producer, drawing on Rutherglen's long history of fortified wine production.

Try\: Muscat Barrel and Apera Barrel whiskies.

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7\. Limeburners

Albany, Western Australia

A distinctive Western Australian whisky producer, worth exploring for its single malts and interesting cask maturation.

Try\: Limeburners single malt expressions.

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8\. Hoochery Distillery

Kununurra, Western Australia

A fantastic change from whisky. Australia's oldest continuously operating WA distillery, making rum from locally grown sugar cane.

Try\: Ord River Rum.

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## 2\. Other smaller distilleries worth exploring

These are particularly interesting if you like discovering independent producers.

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Overeem - Tasmania

Beautiful small-batch single malts, particularly worth exploring for their sherry and port cask influence.

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Callington Mill - Oatlands, Tasmania

A beautiful historic setting and excellent cask-driven whiskies.

!Australian Premium Single Malt Whisky | Bakery Hill Distillery

Bakery Hill - Melbourne, Victoria

An established independent whisky producer with a reputation among enthusiasts.

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Applewood Distillery - Adelaide Hills, SA

Great use of native Australian botanicals and unusual ingredients.

!The Whisky List | Australia's Online Home For Whisky

Waubs Harbour - Bicheno, Tasmania

An interesting maritime-influenced whisky producer worth keeping an eye on.

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## 3\. My shortlist by category

| If you enjoy... | My pick | |--------|--------| | Premium Australian whisky | Sullivans Cove | | Modern whisky | Starward | | Traditional single malt | Lark | | Experimental spirits | Archie Rose | | Excellent gin | Four Pillars | | Wine-influenced whisky | Morris | | Craft rum | Hoochery | | Boutique whisky | Overeem |

## 4\. Where I'd start !A Drinker's Guide to Australia's Yarra Valley | Alcohol Professor!Starward Whisky | Bar | Port Melbourne | Broadsheet!Morris of Rutherglen - Rutherglen!Four Pillars Distillery - Matthews McDonald Architects!Behind the doors of the most awarded Distillery of the Year | Starward AU!Whisky Masterclass & Barrel Tasting in Melbourne | Starward!Morris of Rutherglen's Cellar Door and Whisky Distillery Gets a Huge Makeover!Morris of Rutherglen - Australia's Most Awarded Wine & Whisky Brand!Morris of Rutherglen's Cellar Door and Whisky Distillery Gets a Huge Makeover!Four Pillars Distillery - All You SHOULD Know Before Going (2026 Reviews)!Whisky Wanderlust: A Deep Dive Into Australia's Whisky Wonderland!WIN! An Incredible Morris Australian Single Malt Whisky Cellar Door Experience for Two | Man of Many!Morris of Rutherglen - Rutherglen

Given you're in Melbourne, I'd start with a Victorian distillery trip\:

1. Starward in Port Melbourne. 2. Four Pillars in Healesville. 3. Morris Whisky in Rutherglen. 4. Bakery Hill for something more whisky-focused.

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## One question to narrow this down

Are you primarily interested in\:

- Whisky - single malts, bourbon-style, rye and premium Australian releases. - Gin - craft gin, botanicals and unusual flavours. - All spirits - whisky, gin, rum, brandy, vodka and liqueurs. - Distillery experiences - places worth visiting, tours, tastings and cellar doors.

I can put together a much more serious shortlist of Australia's best independent distilleries, including hidden gems rather than just the big names.

Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 8 November 2026

Australia's best whisky brands include Lark, Sullivans Cove, Starward, Archie Rose, Hellyers Road, Limeburners, Bakery Hill, and The Gospel. For a strong starting lineup, try Lark for classic Tasmanian single malt, Sullivans Cove for premium bottles, and Starward for approachable wine-cask whisky.

- Lark - One of Tasmania's most established names; try Classic Cask or Symphony for rich, rounded whisky. - Sullivans Cove - A premium Tasmanian producer known for highly sought-after single malts and distinctive cask finishes. - Starward - Melbourne-based and particularly accessible for newcomers, with whisky matured in Australian red-wine barrels; Nova is a good entry point. - Archie Rose - Sydney distillery noted for innovative grain bills and Australian rye whisky. - Hellyers Road - Tasmanian single malt producer with worthwhile aged releases, including a 10-year-old slightly peated whisky. - Limeburners - A respected Western Australian distillery offering distinctive, often robust single malts. - Bakery Hill - Melbourne producer known for characterful single malts and a strong craft-whisky reputation. - The Gospel - Melbourne specialist in rye whisky, including the well-regarded Legacy Rye. - Morris - Victorian distillery worth exploring for whiskies influenced by fortified-wine cask maturation. - Callington Mill - Tasmanian producer increasingly recognized among Australia's award-winning whisky brands.

Best picks by preference

| Preference | Recommended bottle | |---|---| | Best overall starting point | Lark Classic Cask | | Best for beginners | Starward Nova | | Premium splurge | Sullivans Cove single malt | | Best rye | The Gospel Legacy Rye | | Light smoke | Hellyers Road 10-Year-Old Slightly Peated | | Distinctive Australian style | Starward Nova or Solera |