Profiles of Australian whisky distilleries. Discover the stories and stats behind these fascinating producers from across the country.
The limited Smith’s Angaston malt whiskies have become highly sought-after by Australian whisky enthusiasts in recent years. But, unbeknown to many, the origins of the Hill-Smith’s family’s whisky making endeavours at Yalumba go back a long way.
Waubs Harbour Distillery, founded by Tim, Bec and Rob Polmear, is located right on the water’s edge in Bicheno on Tasmania’s stunning east coast. The maritime malt whisky producer has quickly becoming one of the state’s most talked about up-and-coming distilleries.
The off-grid Kinglake Distillery north east of Melbourne has quickly established itself as a top producer of distinctive, high-quality Australian single malt.
Lawrenny is a strong contender for Tasmania’s most picturesque distillery. Located in the Central Highlands, an hours drive north west of Hobart, Lawrenny produce richly flavoured single malt, including a highly-anticipated paddock-to-bottle whisky.
Founded by Eddie Brook and legendary Scottish distiller Jim McEwan, Cape Byron Distillery near Byron Bay is one of Australia’s most promising up-and-coming whisky producers.
Founded in 2014, Hobart Whisky has built a devoted following on the back of its quality ex-Bourbon cask matured whiskies and an array of experimental cask finishes.
Morris Whisky, home of the historic Rutherglen fortified winery, has drawn on Scottish traditions to craft a uniquely Australian whisky with global ambitions.
St Agnes Distillery, Australia’s leading brandy producer, now has its sights set on creating some of South Australia’s finest single malts with the Camborne whisky range.
From Redlands Estate to Dysart House, the Old Kempton Distillery is pushing forward with its bold Tasmanian single malts.
John Ibrahim’s $14 million Callington Mill Distillery in Oatlands is another sign of the growth of the Tasmanian whisky industry.