Lark opens new Pontville Distillery at former Shene Estate

Lark has opened its new Pontville Distillery following last year’s $40 million acquisition of Shene Estate. Full details here on what’s in store for the new site.
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Lark has opened its new Pontville Distillery following last year’s $40 million acquisition of Shene Estate. Full details here on what’s in store for the new site.
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