Distilleries

Profiles of Australian whisky distilleries. Discover the stories and stats behind these fascinating producers from across the country.

Killara Distillery

Kristy Booth-Lark has had an unparalleled upbringing in Australian distilling, and her Killara Distillery takes all the knowledge she’s gleaned to create complex, high-quality Tasmanian whisky and gin.

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McHenry Distillery

William (Bill) McHenry founded what is now the world’s most southern family-owned distillery in 2011. Built into the side of Mount Arthur, a 10 minute drive from the infamous penal settlement, the site is one of the most stunning locations for a distillery in Australia.

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Manly Spirits Co.

Since its founding in 2017, Manly Spirits Co., located near the popular beach-side suburb of Manly in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, has produced a successful range of gins, vodkas and liqueurs, and now single malt whisky.

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Starward / New World Whisky Distillery

David Vitale founded Starward in 2007 to produce an affordable and distinctively Australian whisky to compete with the world’s best. He’s made good on that promise, and for our latest profile we dive into the story behind this now iconic Australian whisky.

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Sullivans Cove Distillery

The long and convoluted tale of Sullivans Cove whisky. Founded by Robert Hosken in 1994, and propelled forward by Patrick Maguire to world-beating status, Sullivans Cove is now one of the world’s most highly sought-after whiskies.

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