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Five Years of Furneaux 2019 - 2024

Furneaux Distillery is celebrating 5 years since their first release of Flinders Island Maritime Whisky. Read the story of how it all began below: From the first whispers during bushfire season - "there's peat on the east coast", the lightbulb moment that started it all. After learning about the fact that Flinders Island was covered...

Sullivans Cove reveals new $14 million distillery and celebrates 30th anniversary milestone.

Sullivans Cove, the internationally acclaimed Australian whisky producer, marked a momentous milestone in its storied history last week - the brand unveiled its newly refurbished $14 million distillery in Hobart, Tasmania, while simultaneously celebrating its 30th anniversary. This landmark event, attended by key stakeholders, media representatives, and friends of the brand, not only showcased the...

Barnbougle Celebrates 20th Anniversary with 20-year-old Tasmanian Single Malt Release.

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Barnbougle Golf Links, the iconic Links Golf Resort on the northeast coast of Tasmania celebrates its 20 year anniversary. To mark the occasion, Barnbougle, in partnership with Hellyers Road Distillery, have brought together two of life’s greatest pleasures—great golf and great whisky– to launch a limited edition Barnbougle Anniversary 20-year-old...

Derwent Distillery anno 1823

Derwent Distillery name comes from one of the first legalised distilleries in Tasmania, originally set up on the banks of the Hobart Rivulet in Gore St, South Hobart in the early 1820’s. On January 22, 1820, the Hobart Town Gazette reported, ‘The foundations of an extensive brewery were laid in the presence of a number...

Australia's Best Destination for Whisky Lovers

Australia’s home of global-award-winning spirits.

Prepare to be enchanted by the Tasmanian Whisky and Spirits Trails, a passage into the realm of liquid spirits. Journey through stunning landscapes, meet passionate artisans and sample the best of Tasmania’s whisky, gin and spirits.

Access the trails connecting the many cellar doors scattered throughout the island. Their tasting rooms and restaurants are turning these distilleries into destinations on their own, with plenty to see and do in between.

Choose your own itinerary, visit your favourite distilleries, meet the makers and discover the true spirit of the Island.

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