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Our south Melbourne distillery

We’re an urban gin distillery, located in the back streets of Southbank, between the Melbourne CBD and South Melbourne Market. Our German made copper still is the perfect backdrop to the distillery bar.

From gin flights, to sipping cocktails, to learning about gin and how we make it.We’ve got you covered with our range of gin experiences in Melbourne. See our experiences below.

Please note, are bar is closed for the winter and will re-open in spring.

Visit our south Melbourne distillery

We’re an urban distillery, located in the back streets of Southbank on the edge of the Melbourne CBD. Our German-made copper still is the perfect backdrop to the bar.

From sipping world-class cocktails at the bar to learning more about all things gin and cocktails. We’ve got you covered. See our experiences below.

Our distillery bar is closed, re-opening in spring.

We’re taking some time to reset, carry out some exciting renovations, and work on some pretty epic new products. We’ll then be re-opening with a bang, just in time for G&T season on the other side of winter.

Bottle sales still available Wed – Sat 12pm – 6pm. We are still available for venue hires and events.

Something big is coming when we re-open, so stay tuned! Follow us on Instagram to be kept in the loop and keep an eye on your emails for one-off events over winter.

A note on distillery vouchers…

If you’ve got a masterclass or distillery voucher, we’re extending the expiry until April 2025, so don’t worry, you’ll have time to redeem your voucher when we re-open in spring!

TABLE BOOKING

Join us for G&Ts, cocktails and gin tasting experiences & flights Wed – Sun, with seating indoors and outside.

Two-hour bookings for up to 15 people are available. For larger groups, see our events offering below.

Light bar snacks are available. Or for something bigger, pre-book your grazing board of cheese, charcuterie and antipasto from Bill’s Farm Deli when you book online ($42 for 2-3, $63 for 4-6). Grazing board orders must be ordered 24 hours prior to your booking.

Bar temporarily shut over winter, re-opening in spring.

Up to 15 people

Gin masterclass.

A front row seat in to working distillery. Enjoy a gin tasting experience where you get to taste three of our signature gins. A gin tasting masterclass covers all things gin, from its history and where it came from, to distillation and botanicals. You’ll find out how we make our gin and why it’s so good!

Your booking will include an additional table booking for 1 hour after your session to enjoy another drink with your crew after the gin masterclass. Get in touch if you want to settle in a little longer than that or if have any queries.

What’s included:

1hr Gin Masterclass G&T or Spritz on arrival Tasting Flight – three gins in a guided tasting

Our Gin masterclasses run at 1:30pm every Saturday.

Spritz Masterclass

Enjoy a guided gin tasting experience with our tasting specialist, and learn how to make two gin spritzes. Step up to the bar and build your own under the expert guidance of our team.

Your booking will include an additional table booking for 1 hour after your session to enjoy another drink. Get in touch if you want to settle in a little longer than that or if have any queries.

1hr Spritz Masterclass Tasting Flight – try three gins in a guided tasting 2 x Gin Spritzes (Including making one of your own) Gin Spritz recipe card to take home (so you can impress your mates)

Our spritz masterclasses run at the below times:

Fridays: 4pm & 6pm Saturdays: 3pm & 5pm Sundays: 1:30pm & 3pm

Bottomless Gin Package

Indulge in a bottomless gin extravaganza like never before with our exclusive package! Treat yourself and your friends to an enjoyable experience featuring a guided tasting flight of our finest Gins. Immerse yourself in two hours of pure bliss with unlimited G&Ts, refreshing spritzes, and non-alcoholic spritzes that cater to every palate.

Accompany your drinks with a delectable spread of antipasto and charcuterie, adding an extra layer of delight to your gin journey. The best part? You can book at any time, making it the perfect choice for celebrations or planned gatherings. Embrace the opportunity to explore our extensive menu and discover your new favourite gin concoction.

Guided Tasting Flight of our core gins 2 hours of unlimited G&Ts, Spritzes and non-alcoholic Spritzes Charcuterie & Antipasto serving

Simply select “indoor table” when booking and select the Bottomless Gin Package add-on.

2hr unlimited

Antipasto incl..

Events and Functions

Looking for a unique space to host your next birthday, corporate event or catch up with friends? We offer a range of event packages for groups of all sizes.

Cocktail parties, group gin tastings, and gin experiences with either exclusive or shared use of the space.

Submit the details of your event via the enquiry form below and we’ll get back in touch.

VISIT OUR DISTILLERY

We’re an urban distillery, located in the back streets of Southbank on the edge of the Melbourne CBD. Our German made copper still is the perfect backdrop to the bar.

From sipping world class cocktails at the bar, to learning more about all things gin and cocktails.

We’ve got you covered. 

Retail Store Opening Hours

Wednesday – Saturday; 12pm – 6pm.

Patient Wolf Distilling Co. 34-36 Market Street Southbank 3006

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34-36 Market Street, Southbank VIC 3006 0477 550 421 [email protected]

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Whisky Bars & Gin Joints Tour

Probably Melbourne’s best whisky and gin bar walking tour.

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Group size:, expert guides, learn victoria's spirited past, tastings @3 whisky/gin bars.

What makes this tipple of whisky, gin and tall tales such an unforgettable experience?

From the whisky shipwreck that spilled gallons of precious fluid onto Victoria’s beaches to the man described as the “Sherlock Holmes of Australia”, hear the stories and discover some of Australia’s finest whiskies and gins on Melbourne’s only dedicated spirit bar tour.

Following months of extensive research – both in the field and the library – we’ve combined some of our favourite whisky/gin spots with the fascinating story behind Victoria’s spirit obsession to create a unique and memorable experience for every spirit lover.

More than 368 people have joined us on this tour since 2020!

Tour Inclusions

Visit 3 whisky/gin bar visits.

Led by your expert tour host, we’ll visit three of Melbourne’s best boutique whisky / gin bars . You’ll do a tasting of either whisky or gin (paddle of 3 x spirits) at each bar.

Unearth Victoria's Whisky & Gin History

You’ll learn about the Sherlock Holmes of Australia, Victoria’s rise as a whisky and gin powerhouse in the 19th century, whisky shipwrecks and more.

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Exclusive for our guests, the DHT App unlocks more of Melbourne’s unique history including content, bar maps and more.

Bonus Goodies!

More than $140 worth of extras! Naked Wines ($100 off). The Whisky Club (free gift with purchase). Grip6 Wallets ($10 off). Clementine’s (gift with purchase over $50).

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Contact Ben the Boss and he’ll email you back some custom recommendations!

What happens after I book?

Email confirmation of your booking with key details including meeting point.

TWO DAYS PRIOR

We’ll send you several pre-tour reminders with any important updates. Cancel within 24 hours for a refund/reschedule.

Receive a same day text with Google Map directions to the starting point, your guide’s name and phone number.

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Little Lon Distilling Co. is a small Melbourne gin distillery located in a heritage listed red brick cottage (c1877) in the CBD. 

Once the slums and red light district of Melbourne, Little Lon was a place to celebrate, commiserate and get on with the job of living. Drinks were poured, deals were made, arguments thrown and laughter abounded. 

Today we pay tribute to the lively characters who once lived in the laneways of Little Lon, by distilling a range of small-batch, handcrafted gin, very much influenced and inspired by the energy of this great city. It's our way of keeping Melbourne's spirit alive.

Experience our story and attend our unique Melbourne Gin Masterclass today!

" IT'S ONE OF THE BEST AUSTRALIAN GINS I'VE EVER TRIED "

MAX ALLEN, Drinks Columnist, Australian Financial Review

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© 2023 Little Lon Distilling Co. Liquor Licence: 32809010 Under Liquor Licensing Act 1998, Liquor must NOT be supplied to persons under 18. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

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15 of the coolest places to drink gin in Victoria

Tianna Nadalin & Richard Cornish

Posted June 10, 2022

How to gin-gle all the way around Victoria’s boutique distilleries.

Move over pub crawls and wine weekends; distillery hopping is the latest tourism trend to take flight in Victoria. And liquor artisans are really getting into the Aussie spirit. The last decade has seen a spate of small-batch gin brewers pouring onto the state’s craft gin scene, with everything from boutique inner-city stills to uber-cool regional distillery doors catering to increasingly thirsty juniper seekers.

As well as being the self-proclaimed craft gin capital of the country, Victoria can also claim to be the home of the world's best, with Four Pillars Gin being crowned the International Gin Producer of the Year at the 2019 and 2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition.

To celebrate our local gin-fluencers, we've put together a guide to 15 of the best boutique distilleries in Victoria. Here’s how to sip your way through the state's burgeoning juniper-steeped backyard.

The gin flight at Four Pillars in Healesville. Photo: Visit Victoria

15 of Victoria’s coolest gin distilleries

Brogan’s way.

In the back streets of Richmond among breweries, bakeries and coffee roasters is one of Melbourne’s newest distilleries. Opening up in a former garage last October, daughter and father team Brogan and Simon Carr make a strong (57.2 per cent alcohol) Royal Blood Gin, Evening Light Gin and Everyday Salvation Gin. The latter is infused with mountain pepper berry, roasted wattleseed, strawberry gum, rose and lavender for a drink that reveals all its botanicals yet is enjoyably the sum of its parts. The bar, with its speakeasy feel and theatrically lit still, is open for tastings and cocktails Wednesdays to Sundays, with tours every second weekend.

61 North Street, Richmond brogansway.com.au

Bass & Flinders Distillery

Past the grazing emus and kangaroos at the foot of Arthurs Seat is Bass & Flinders Distillery. This Mornington Peninsula spirit maker was one of Victoria’s first small distillers, starting with brandy in 2009. Visitors come to this state-of-the-art facility to try the pink-hued Cerise Gin, which derives its colour from hibiscus rosella, cherries and raspberries. The Angry Ant Gin is made with native gravel ants from Western Australia. Join their excellent Gin Masterclass for a chance to blend spirits infused with single botanicals to create your very own gin.

40 Collins Road, Dromana bassandflindersdistillery.com

Loch Brewery and Distillery

Loch is a beautiful little town with a handful of cafes and is a short drive to wineries and the award-winning Prom Country Cheese. The cellar door inside the historic former bank carries the aroma of juniper as it soaks in the spirit inside the still. Inspired by the small distilleries of Islay off the coast of Scotland, distiller Craig Johnson started making single-malt whiskies but now makes impressive gin. Come here to taste beer and whisky, but be sure to try his gin liqueur, intended to be enjoyed neat. With just 32 per cent alcohol, the flavours of juniper, cinnamon, cardamom, angelica, licorice root, orange and ginger shine through.

44 Victoria Road, Loch lochbrewery.com.au

Four Pillars Gin

If you want to mix yourself a gin and tonic with the world's best, this is the place to do it. Four Pillars Gin, which was crowned the world's best at the 50th Annual Wine and Spirits Competition in London, completes the gastronomic picture in pretty Healesville, with its tree-lined streets, great pub, excellent cafes, cheese shop and small cellar doors. Standing at the tasting tables in this distillery, you overlook four stills named after the founders’ mothers. In front of you are glasses filled with botanicals. Sniff and try to name the leaves, seeds, bark and roots – gum leaf, cinnamon, juniper – then taste the gin and work out which botanicals are used. With tastings, cocktails and snacks, this is a great place to learn about gin and how it is made. Plus, RACV members receive a free gift with every bottle of gin purchased at the distillery door.

2a Lilydale Road, Healesville fourpillarsgin.com.au  

Reed & Co distillery in Bright. Photo: Visit Victoria

Alchemy Healesville

Why not make it a double and, after checking out Four Pillars HQ, head over to Alchemy Distillers, where you can taste-test a selection of house-brewed spirits, including their gold medal-winning chamomile gin, which has delicate notes of chamomile, cardamom, cassia and rosemary. The southern American food stylings of Hominy Kitchen also go down a treat. Don’t miss their sweet potato doughnuts drizzled in bourbon caramel.

242 Maroondah Highway, Healesville alchemydistillers.com

If sinking into a chesterfield lounge and kicking back with an espresso gintini or sloe gin sour sounds like your idea of a weekend well spent , then this cellar door-come-cocktail lounge is the place to do it. Animus was born in 2015, when friends and gintrepreneurs – Luke Jacques, Joel Wilson, Rob Turner and Aaron Robinson – started brewing small-batch spirits in their Fitzroy North garage. Having outgrown its urban roots, Animus now calls Kyneton’s flourishing Piper Street food scene home. Stop in for a gin flight and a platter of Goldfields farmhouse cheeses.

1/89A Piper Street, Kyneton animusdistillery.com

City slickers have embraced Melbourne’s unabashedly brilliant house of gin-soaked worship, Little Lon. The gin-timate den took up residence last year in the last remaining single-storey house in Melbourne’s bustling CBD. Here, surrounded by skyscrapers and cobblestone alleys, brothers Brad and Jared Wilson are distilling delectable juniper drops inspired by and in celebration of the precinct’s boozy, debauchery-filled past. Behind the heritage-listed, red-brick facade is a cosy cantina where you can sit back with a cocktail or classic G&T knowing you’re continuing Melbourne’s time-honoured tradition of unabated gin-joyment.

17 Casselden Place (entry via rear gate in Gorman Alley) littlelondistillingco.com

Kilderkin Distillery

It’s been decades between drinks for locals in Ballarat so, when Kilderkin Distillery opened the doors to its Alfredton outfit in 2016, it was a cheers-ful occasion. Kilderkin is the first distillery to open in the area since the 1930s, after Warrenheip Distillery – one of the first in Victoria – called last drinks. Once co-located with the Red Duck Brewery and Distillery (who also produce Red Duck gin), Kilderkin is an excellent choice if you’ve ever wanted to become more spiritually enlightened. Guided distillery tours are available for small groups.

14A Hill Street, Mount Pleasant kilderkindistillery.com.au  

Little Lon is a hidden gem in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. Photo: Visit Victoria

The Whiskery

When it comes to gin, Bellarine Distillery’s botanical brews really are the cat’s whiskers. And the Drysdale-based cellar door, The Whiskery, which is pouring house label Teddy & The Fox, has locals purring with gin-thusiasm. Established in 2015, and housed in a rustic, converted shed on seven acres of lush farmland, the distillery, cellar door and cafe is an exciting addition to the Geelong region’s impressive food and drink scene.

1 Scotchmans Road, Bellarine bellarinedistillery.com.au

Reed & Co

Bright’s Hamish Nugent and Rachel Reed were chefs before they turned to distilling a few years back. They found a large, bright space which they share with the excellent coffee roaster Sixpence Coffee. Hamish uses dozens of botanicals melding the aromas of the bush – mountain pepper, lemon myrtle and lemon scented gum – with the garden perfumes of lemon verbena. These are distilled with juniper and diluted to 42 per cent with pure mountain spring water to make Remedy Gin. Come also for great food cooked over the coals at night or buy a bottle to enjoy in the nearby snowfields.

15 Wills Street, Bright reedandcodistillery.com

Tiny Bear Distillery

Gin lovers in Melbourne's south east, listen up: we’re going on a bear hunt. This is exactly what the husband-and-wife duo behind Tiny Bear Distillery, high-school chemistry teacher Damien Anderson and his wife, Amanda, did when they decided to ditch the Great Australian Dream and build a new, gin-infused one. Fast forward three years and their micro-distillery in the suburbs is slinging seriously small batch gins and cold-brewed coffee liqueur.

7/10 Henderson Road, Knoxfield tinybear.com.au

MOUNTAIN Distilling Company

Get around award-winning gins at Macedon's MOUNTAIN Distillery. From barrel-aged gins to dry gins infused with native botanicals foraged from the local area, the innovative distillery is slinging a selection of seriously sippable spirits inspired by Australian ingredients. Founded by a former beer salesman and a winemaker, the philosophy behind the New Gisborne-based business, which is co-located at Mount Towrong Cellar Door, is to celebrate unique Australian botanicals, while also collaborating with local artists. Look out for their Rubens Gin, a collaborative project celebrating 10 years of Australian music with the Rubens. 

2 Meek Street, New Gisborne mountaindistilling.com

Gin and tonic with a slice of cucumber: a classic combo. Photo: Visit Victoria

Hurdle Creek Still

Housed inside a converted farm shed, you'll find this cult Victorian gin slinger. The small-batch King Valley-based producer has a farm-to-bottle philosophy, with each of the unique gins made and bottled onsite, using locally sourced botanicals and grains. As well as traditional dry styles, Hurdle Creek has a range of uniquely flavoured gins, including cherry and aniseed.

216 Whorouly-Bobinawarrah Rd, Milawa hurdlecreekstill.com.au

Terra Australis

Take your tastebuds on a botanical adventure with Terra Australis. A converted butter factory on the outskirts of Daylesford is home to this divine distillery, where a range of expertly crafted gins are blended by a master distiller. Don's miss their silver award-winning Lady Susanne Gin, a London-dry style with a surprising saffron finish.  

2 Railway Crescent, Daylesford terraaustralisdistillery.com

Anther Distillery

From the address alone, you know this place is going to ooze cool. And Anther Distillery, which is located in Geelong's vibrant Federal Mills precinct beneath the big brick chimney, does not disappoint. Its founders, a bartender-turned scientist and a professional cocktail shaker, started the distillery in 2016 as a way to blend two of their biggest passions: science and nature. Try the Florescence Gin, a boutique blend containing plants foraged from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. Proceeds from the sale support Royal Botanic Gardens' important landscapes, research and innovative public programs.  

Federal Mills, 33 Mackey St, North Geelong anther.com.au  

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VISIT OUR DISTILLERY

Our gin distillery is located in Healesville, in Victoria's Yarra Valley, about an hour's drive from Melbourne. Bookings are essential. Our distillery Tuck Shop headed up by Caro Gray offers a small menu of Made From Gin goods and other tasty bites for you to enjoy alongside a mini G&T paddle or one of our gin cocktail specials!

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• 2 Lilydale Rd
• Healesville, VIC 3777
• Phone: 1800 374 446 (1800 FPG GIN)
• Email: [email protected]
• Sun - Thu: 10.30am - 5.30pm (last drinks 5:15pm)
• Fri - Sat: 10.30am - 9pm (last drinks 8:45pm)

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

Welcome to Healesville! Grab a paddle of G&Ts in Jude's Gin Garden, or book in for a tasting. Plus our Gin Shop will be open for you to stock up on all things ginny to take home. Looking for some other things to do while you're in town? Check out our guide to Healesville .

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Discover the Extraordinary World of Tiny Bear Distillery

At Tiny Bear, we’re not just another distillery; we’re the embodiment of craftsmanship, the guardians of tradition, and the creators of unique, handcrafted spirits. Our journey is one that pays homage to the spirit of adventure that resides within us all – the tiny bear, bold and spirited, despite its stature.

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Virtual Cellar Door Gin Sampler Pack

Learn all things gin and join us on our Tiny Bear Distillery virtual cellar door experience and learn more about the tipple you love.

All gin lovers are invited to join Tiny Bear Distillery on their virtual cellar door experience. This package is perfect for those people who can't make it to our Knoxfield Distillery for an in-person cellar door experience. 

This home-delivered package includes all the bells and whistles needed to live out an extensive Tiny Bear experience and to make the perfect drink. You'll be taken through the production process, tasting notes and suggested garnishes as if you were set foot in the distillery itself.

This at-home experience is perfect for both gin aficionados and curious novices. The experience usually takes 60-90 minutes, however, you can take your time as you're doing this at home! 

What's Included?

• Tiny Bear Distillery package
• 2 X Strange Love tonics
• 1 X 50ml Doctor Gin (1.7 Standard drinks)
• 1 X 50ml Gypsy Gin (1.7 Standard drinks)
• 1 X 50ml Sailor Gin (2.3 Standard drinks)
• 1 X 50ml TB Brew liqueur (1 Standard drink)
• 1 x 50ml Special Release! (This is a rotating product, tasting notes and further information will be provided within your pack)
• Tasting notes
• Dehydrated garnishes
• Access to virtual tasting experience and distillery tour accessible via the link on your tasting notes postcard. It's all pre-recorded so you can do it at a time that suits you, at a pace that suits you.
• 10% discount off your next Tiny Bear Distillery online order

A unique, character filled must-have that will level up your beverages! It's our best selling gin and with good reason.

The Tiny Bear Spiced Gin brings a hint of exotic spices to our gin. A spice driven gin, with a strong juniper base, flavoured by four different peppers, as well as cardamom, clove and cumin. Fresh citrus notes added from lemon and lime, with a crisp finish from the added cucumber. This is a bold gin which makes a great "red snapper" or a "dirty martini". Serve the Spiced gin with either a slice of lemon, lime, cucumber, fresh ginger or orange in a gin and tonic.

Formerly "The Gypsy Gin". New name, same great gin!

43% alc. 700ml - 23.8 standard drinks 200ml - 6.8 standard drinks

43% ALC | 700ML

Christmas Gin Trio Pack

Sip on something special this Christmas. The Christmas Gin Trio Pack is the perfect package for your beloved summer holiday cocktails.

Australian Summer  

Enjoy a floral and wattle punch in our most unique creation yet. Taste the subtle citrus from native lemon myrtle with a full body nutty macadamia finish. Drink with your favourite sweet tonic to bring out the Aussie botanicals and garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender from your garden (or your neighbour’s).  

44% alc. 200ml - 6.9 standard drinks 

Christmas Pudding  

Christmas Pudding just like Grandma used to make (and just as boozey). We’ve swapped out the usual gin botanicals for currants, cranberries, apricots and orange to make this fruity number. Finished off with a subtle drop of spice and decadent almond, this gin will make a heavenly summer gin and tonic garnished with a generous chunk of orange.  

41.5% alc. 200mL - 6.5 standard drinks

Gingerbear Gin  

A gingerbread person for the adults, this sweet and spicy gin’s immediate ginger hit is complimented by warming cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Forget subtle and enjoy this gin with your favourite spicy ginger beer to really let that ginger bread bear shine.

42% alc. 200mL - 6.6 standard drinks

42% ALC | 200ML

Coffee Liqueur

Formerly Brew Liqueur. New name, same great liqueur!

Inspired by the diverse coffee culture of Melbourne, our Coffee Liqueur has been made for those that love the rich flavours of espresso. 

We use premium free trade coffee beans, grinding and cold brewing them overnight. The result is a rich and vibrant espresso flavour, which mixed with our signature kale wash creates our signature Tiny Bear Coffee Liqueur. Perfect for a signature homemade espresso martini or add to desserts to enjoy the rich espresso flavour with something sweet.

22% alc. 700ml - 12.2 standard drinks

22% ALC | 700ML

Hand crafted Small batch

A tiny bear is full of potential, full of spirit. A tiny bear is bold and adventurous, despite its stature. Within the smallest of us resides an immense spirit ready to be awakened. Raise a glass of Tiny Bear to the tiny bear in all of us.

Visit Our Distillery

Immerse yourself in the world of Tiny Bear with a visit to our distillery. Take part in curated tastings, enjoy gin and cheese boards, and join our expert-led masterclasses.

What people are saying about tiny bear

“what a fantastic afternoon. tour, blind tasting, loving food and fantastic gin. sally is a world of knowledge. i was well looked after. we definitely recommend to everyone.”.

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"Wonderful hidden treasure worth the drive. Cheese platter and tasting flight right at the source. Cheese is all gourmet and delish, the gin varied with some really interesting mixes. The sailor very strong but smooth. My fav The Dr with a hint of cinnamon, and the surprising ginger bear 🐻. Evan is a top host! …"

- andrew ford, “very informative session of gin appreciation. we were given a red balloon gift voucher for gin tasting at tiny bear distillery, and we loved it. we were given 3 gins and 2 liqueurs to taste, and they were all lovely - we bought two bottles to take with us. a great selection of cheeses and antipasto were provided, and the host was very accommodating.”, - anna lobianco, “tasting paddle my favourite was the sailor 58% with tonic. delicious. the platter was great too with the milawa blue my favourite.”, - christopher newport.

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16 Melbourne distilleries you need on your radar

Chris Singh

Travel Journalist

08 March 2024

Melbourne’s craft spirits industry is booming and these are the key distilleries driving the rapid growth.

When you think of an iconic distillery in Melbourne  the names Four Pillars and Starward usually come up first. Yet, as you’ll see below, there is so much scope for Melbourne’s craft spirits that you could easily thread in a distillery crawl when you want an alternative to the city’s best pubs and cafes.

If there’s anything that distinguishes Melbourne’s best restaurants , it’s the keen understanding that produce consumed as close to the source as possible results in a superior dining experience. The same logic applies to spirits; the closer you are to the source, the better.

This is why sitting down at a Melbourne distillery and working your way through the state’s best craft spirits is always worth your time. You don’t have to venture far to find a top-quality gin distillery in Melbourne, or a great whisky distillery.

Below, you’ll find 16 of the city’s best and also a few regional gems worth travelling for. Whether you’re gathering a few mates for a whisky tasting or taking a date on a gin-making class, these spots will have you praising the state’s boundless creativity.

1. Starward, Port Melbourne

Best for:  Award-winning whisky and an insightful distillery tour

As the most awarded whisky distillery in Melbourne and a pioneer in Australia’s booming whisky scene, Starward  is most likely the first stop for any fans of the brown stuff.

Experience Melbourne’s booming whisky scene at Starward. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Since 2007, this stalwart distillery has been producing mostly young, intensely drinkable whiskies with a preference for those sweeter flavours garnered from sherry, red wine and bourbon casks.

Melbourne’s temperamental climate means whiskies tend to absorb oaky flavours much faster than they would in other regions, giving Starward plenty to play around with as the team experiments with local ingredients for expressions like Nova and the highly acclaimed Two Fold.

Dive into a whisky tasting. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Book ahead for a behind-the-scenes tour where all stages of the whisky production process are discussed before you dive into a whisky tasting with two 15ml pours. If you’re lucky, you’ll even get to taste two unreleased whiskies straight from the barrel.

Address : 50 Bertie St, Port Melbourne

2. Little Lon Distilling Co., CBD

Best for:  A charming heritage bar set and experimental craft gin

Little Lon Distilling Co.  lucked out when the team scored this charming heritage-listed brick building just a stone’s throw from the State Library. The cottage houses one of the best gin distilleries in Australia, proudly intimate – there are only 20 seats in the tasting room – and always busy.

Little Lon Distilling Co. is set within a charming heritage building in the CBD. (Image: Little Lon)

Little Lon’s awarded gins are also placards for the area’s sketchy past, each inspired by a notorious individual who once roamed the nearby streets. The lychee-flavoured Little Miss Yoko, for example, is named for a sex worker who lived in the cottage in the early 1900s. As such, Little Lon’s unique gin-making class doubles as a Melbourne history lesson.

Little Lon’s gins are named after notorious locals from Melbourne’s history. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Address : 17 Casselden Pl, Melbourne

3. Bathtub Gin Co., Williamstown

Best for:  Unique gins and excellent pizza

While the name references an amateur way of making gin, Bathtub Gin Co. is anything but basic. This popular micro-distillery in Brunswick is home to some of the best small-batch gin in Melbourne, which is saying a lot given the state’s eternal love of all things botanical.

Don’t miss this popular micro-distillery in Brunswick.

A great range of flavours sits behind this experimental bayside distillery, which makes the most of local Victorian produce and caters to a broad scope of tastes. The interesting cherry-infused Best Day Ever gin makes a unique G&T, while the hardy, barrel-aged Mighty Apollo, with a solid 60 per cent ABV, will satisfy anyone who prefers some classic navy strength.

Take a seat at the bar and order some classic pizza or a charcuterie board to go with your gin tasting. It’s one of the most popular things to do in Brunswick for good reason.

Brave a tasting of the navy-strength, barrel-aged Mighty Apollo.

Address : 25 Aitken St, Williamstown

4. Dukes Distillery, South Wharf

Best for:  Craft gin with big, unique flavours

Re-shaping a former motorbike workshop in South Wharf, Duke’s Distillery  is one of Melbourne’s most adventurous with a comprehensive offering that includes a towering 500-bottle wine wall for anyone not in the mood for spirits.

After years of working with grapes, the small team of winemakers behind this cellar door pivoted towards small batch spirits and liqueurs. The focus on flavour has certainly carried over with unique offerings like oyster shell gin, and pineapple coconut vodka.

The cocktail-tasting flight will take you through the fascinating range; best paired with light antipasto plates.

Step inside the cellar door of Dukes Distillery for a cocktail-tasting flight.

Address : 25 Dukes Walk, South Wharf

5. Cedar Fox Distilling Co., Coburg North

Best for:  Its stylish bar with classic gin cocktails done exceptionally well

You’ll find Cedar Fox Distilling Co. near the station in Coburg North, inside a gutted former warehouse with a slick green onyx bar and all the tools needed to produce top-shelf small-batch gin.

Pull up a chair at the bar and settle in for a tasting flight. (Image: Kate Arnott)

The label is a favourite amongst Melbourne’s best bars , pumping out incredibly adaptable gins that work perfectly in martinis. As such, the martini flight is the best way to go here, offering up three mini martinis that change regularly based on what’s popular.

In terms of food, you’re getting standard distillery fare here. Indulge in all the cheese, charcuterie and olives you could ask for. And if you’ve had your fill of gin, there’s always a list of local beers.

Address : 11 Mantell St, Coburg North

6. Reed & Co, Bright

Best for:  Produce-forward craft gin with native ingredients

When chef Hamish Nugent moved on from Tani Eat & Drink in 2016, he used his culinary skills to spearhead a new regional distillery out in the Victorian town of Bright and start playing around with the ever-adaptable profile of gin.

Sample the full scope of gins on offer with a gin-tasting flight. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Nugent’s background comes in great use for Reed & Co , mashing up botanicals for unique gins like the flagship Remedy Gin, which has notes of eucalyptus, pine and mountain pepper.

When he isn’t foraging, Nugent is leaning on local farmers to supply ingredients like apples and green tea, all of which are used to create these interesting botanical profiles that keep Reed & Co. front and centre in discussions on the best Melbourne gins.

Given the range is so wildly diverse, a gin-tasting flight is the only way to do Reed & Co Distillery justice so tuck into a sample of some of Nugent’s latest and greatest before walking away with a bottle of your favourite.

The gin at Reed & Co is worth the drive to Bright.

Address : 555 Bourke St, Melbourne

7. Brunswick Aces, Brunswick

Best for:  A pioneering zero-alcohol range with rich flavours

Sitting at the head of the zero-alcohol movement, Brunswick Aces  is one of Australia’s most modern gin distilleries and a constant source of inspiration for local bartenders. Stroll inside and you’ll see the full range of the distillery’s innovative products, including those from other no-alcohol labels like Non  and Heaps Normal.

Brunswick Aces is one of Australia’s first non-alcoholic bars.

Set in a nondescript warehouse neighbouring popular Temple Brewing, this Melbourne distillery makes full use of its unique stills, which co-founders Stephen Lawrence and Cameron Hunt have placed behind a big glass window. Guests can watch the magic happen at any time.

The award-winning Brunswick Aces features a bold blue interior. (Image: Griffin Simm)

The team’s unique process leads to intensely flavourful distillates that mix well in classic cocktails like the coconut and cucumber-accented King Louis which uses the label’s signature Hearts Sapiir and its notes of wattleseed and citrus.

Address:  124 Weston St, Brunswick East

8. Patient Wolf Distilling Co., Southbank

Best for: A two-hour bottomless gin tasting and refined classic cocktails

Having outgrown its original location in Brunswick a few years ago, Patient Wolf Distilling Co.  has ramped up production in Southbank and shot forward as one of the most anticipated craft gin labels in Australia.

A converted red-brick warehouse plays host to Patient Wolf Distilling Co.. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Now shaped into a converted red-brick warehouse, the Patient Wolf team have much more capacity to pound out those perennial award-winners like the classic Melbourne Dry Gin and the Rouge Barrel, the latter of which gets its flavour from French oak barrels.

Premium gins are expertly mixed into classic cocktails. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Park yourself at the head-turning brass-topped bar for an excellent cocktail menu covered in classics with a few surprises. If you’re feeling extra leisurely, dial into Patient Wolf’s two-hour bottomless gin package. You’ll get a full 120 minutes of unlimited G&Ts, spritzes (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and a healthy selection of charcuterie and antipasto, as well as a guided gin tasting.

Address : 34-36 Market St, Southbank

9. Saint Felix, Mordialloc

Best for:  A bold range of signature brandies and interesting cocktails

Urban Ground, a converted car-wrecking site out in Mordialloc is a great representation of Melbourne’s creative hospitality scene. Not only is this sprawling setting home to a vibrant food truck park, but the grounds also host a health food cafe and Saint Felix, a fruit-obsessed distillery specialising in brandy .

Find Saint Felix at Urban Ground within a converted car-wrecking site out in Mordialloc. (Image: Dean Schmideg)

Distiller Xavier Nalty, who co-founded Urban Ground with Robert de Santis, leads production with the help of an 18th-century Portuguese copper still and a love of bold flavours. The signature and most popular brandy is anchored by the super strong flavours of cacao and cherry, but Nalty also keeps things broad with a range of full-flavoured gins and one very unique yuzu and sencha green tea spirit.

Book a tasting session at Saint Felix. (Image: Dean Schmideg)

The small bar offers tastings and food pairings, so anyone looking for unique spirits should skip the food trucks entirely and head straight to this hidden gem.

Saint Felix offers food pairings with tastings. (Image: Jord Price)

Address:  1 Lamana Rd, Mordialloc

10. Naught Distilling, Eltham

Best for:     A sophisticated gin tasting of award-winning expressions

Founder and head distiller Chris Cameron has brought plenty of well-deserved awards over to Naught Distilling  and its exceptional inner-city cocktail bar. And while Melbourne has more than its fair share of gin distilleries refining classics and paving their own way forward, there’s something about Naught that has made it one of the city’s brightest stars.

The still is in full view of the tasting area at Naughty Distilling. (Image: Jana Langhorst)

The distinction comes from an air of sophistication that hits as soon as you enter the Eltham operation, with handsomely dressed staff and table service moving away from the typical bar-in-a-distillery experience and towards something a bit more high-class and intimate.

Take your pick from the drinks list or sample a range with a tasting flight. (Image: Graham Denholm)

Eyeing off that powerful German-made copper still while working your way through Naught’s well-built classics while snacking on some charcuterie and tinned seafood is the ideal way to go. Order up a gin-tasting flight, which if you’re lucky will include the immensely popular Sangiovese Gin made with full-flavoured Yarra Valley grapes .

Address : 2/32 Peel St, Eltham

11. Anther Gin, Geelong

Best for:  Classic gin cocktails and fresh Australian flavours

Head out to Geelong and park yourself at the gorgeous, red-bricked warehouse that hosts the modestly-sized Anther Gin . Founded by Dervilla McGowan and Sebastian Reaburn in 2016, the small-batch gin label is serious about fresh botanicals and native Australian plants, taking the classic approach with highly localised flavours.

The juniper-loving signature Anther Gin is loaded with fresh pops of eucalyptus, lemon gum and finger limes – brilliant for a headstrong G&T. But the entire range is worth working your way through so grab a tasting board of three different expressions matched with tonics and botanicals. Better yet, a three-course “meal” of Anther’s signature serves will hit all the right spots for lovers of time-honoured gins.

Address: 33 Mackey St, North Geelong

12.   Fossey’s Distillery, Carlton

Best for:   A massive range of spirits and single malts as well as creative small plates

While Fossey’s Distillery  knows Melbourne’s love of small-batch gin is too strong to ignore, this regional distillery pays just as much attention to vodka, whisky and rum.

There’s no wrong choice when it comes to choosing a drink here.

There are over 20 house spirits to try at the Lygon Street bar, including the delicious Redgum Rum, which has been matured on 100-year-old Redgum staves and finished in oak barrels for a very strong, unforgettable profile. You’ll also find butterscotch whisky, moonshine, and blood orange vodka.

Yet the gins give this distillery its cult status for locals. Head distiller and owner Steve Timmis plays around with native botanicals like desert lime and pepperberry – and sometimes goes rogue with Christmas pudding – and constantly stretches the idea of what gin could (and should) taste like.

Prepare to be surprised by the flavours infused into your gin at Fossey’s. (Image: Carlton Inc)

Go for the very hands-off gin-making masterclass if you want to put yourself in his shoes, then follow that up with a few hours at the bar sharing spirits over small plates of food that almost always uses the spirits in sauces and marinades.

Address : 209 Lygon St, Carlton

13. Four Pillars Gin, Healesville

Best for:  The quintessential gin-making experience in regional Victoria

Four Pillars  is now the most renowned gin distillery in Australia, having been coated in multiple awards since Matt Jones, Stuart Gregor and Cameron Mackenzie powered up the stills in 2013.

Four Pillars is firmly cemented as the nation’s most renowned gin distillery. (Image: Visit Victoria)

The carbon-neutral Healesville distillery produces over a million bottles of Four Pillars gin per year. There’s barely a bar in Australia that doesn’t at least have the core range on offer, including signatures like the classic London Dry Gin, the hugely popular Bloody Shiraz Gin and seasonal releases like the Four Seasons Christmas Gin.

Slip into the dimly lit and intimate setting at Four Pillars Gin. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Surrounded by the might of the Yarra Valley, the cellar door is like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory for gin lovers. Hang out in the sprawling gin garden or one of several bars with a gin flight in front of you. Better yet, take a gin masterclass at the cellar door so you can focus on each of the key ingredients, from Tasmanian pepperberry and Lemon myrtle to classic juniper. It might even spawn a new career path for you.

The Four Pillars’s cellar door is like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory for gin lovers. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Address:  2A Lilydale Rd, Healesville

14. Loch Brewery & Distillery, Loch

Best for:  A great range of beers, gins and single malt whiskies to appeal to all tastes

The organic growth for Loch Brewery & Distillery  has remained steady since co-founders Craig Johnsson and Melinda Davies started ageing single malt whiskies back in the early 2000s. While waiting for the whisky to mature, the duo started brewing beer as per old English recipes, favouring those deep, dark stouts and natural ales to balance things out for a growing clientele.

Loch is home to one of Melbourne’s finest breweries and distilleries specialising in botanicals. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Eventually, grape-based gins became the bread and butter for this distillery out in the regional Victorian town of Loch. Much like the beer, there was a preference for classics like London dry gin and a signature, The Weaver, with five hyperlocal botanicals.

Take your pick from a range of tasting paddles. (Image: Visit Victoria)

The diversity paid off. Loch’s whiskies constantly sell out and those gins are stocked on the top shelf of some of the best bars in Melbourne. As such, you’ve got options when you want a tasting paddle at Loch.

Address : 42/44 Victoria Rd, Loch

15. Animus Distillery, Kyneton  

Best for:     An off-the-beaten-track road trip and unique range of gins

You’ll find the highly underrated Animus Distillery’s cellar door  on the historic strip of Piper Street in Kyneton, which is just over a one-hour drive from Melbourne CBD. You’re in luck if you find those old-world Chesterfield couches empty; this distillery can get very busy with its vibrant cocktail bar and signature tasting flights featuring vapour-pressed gin.

Animus Distillery produces top-quality gin using a gravity-fed carbon filter system. (Image: Visit Victoria)

What started as a garage project in Fitzroy North is now very much the heart and soul of the Kyneton community. Since 2015, the Animus team has been producing top-quality gin using a gravity-fed carbon filter system and a broad spectrum of ingredients both from Australia and overseas.

Find the charming cellar door in Kyneton. (Image: Visit Victoria)

While there are many gin labels in Victoria, the distinction here comes from those more vegetative and herbaceous notes. A great representation is the signature Arboretum gin with its infusion of strawberry gum leaf, lemon thyme, rosemary, oranges and bush tomato. This expression is often the favourite in the bar’s mini G&T flights.

Explore the unique range of gins on offer. (Image: Visit Victoria)

Address:  1/89A Piper St, Kyneton

16. Westside Ale Works, South Melbourne  

Best for:  A mixed crowd of beer and spirit lovers, plus a stack of board games

As both a brewery and distillery, Westside Ale Works  in South Melbourne is widely known for bold American-style IPAs nodding to a SoCal influence. But there’s also a great range of four-grain whiskies, dark rum and gin.

The broad scope means you’ll find a very mixed crowd in this converted warehouse, posted at the very relaxed, uncomplicated bar. A great mix of table and board games are spread across the space, while 30 taps take care of the beer drinkers and a tight list of cocktails showcases the diverse range of spirits.

Address: 36 Alfred St, South Melbourne

Chris Singh is an experienced travel and arts writer who has been exploring the world since the age of nine. While his soul lies in Tokyo, his mind is always travelling, from the fractured beauty of New York City to the life-affirming majesty of The Dolomites. He loves writing about hotels with a strong sense of place but lately has been most interested in the ever-evolving wellness sector.

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From the world’s most liveable city comes its very own melbourne gin company. established in 2012, mgc sets out to create gin of flavour, character and distinction..

A CLASSIC GIN WITH A TWIST OF MELBOURNE – Melbourne Dry Gin –

Inspired by a cultural capital, the Melbourne Gin Company (MGC) was established in 2012. Founded by Andrew Marks, a Yarra Valley winemaker living in inner city Collingwood. Andrew sought to doff his hat to London Dry Gin by creating the very first Melbourne Dry Gin, pioneering a new local industry while merging twin loves for gin martinis and his hometown.

MGC seeks to pay homage to a city celebrated for its culture and worthy of its own unique spirit. Made in stills that were designed for making perfume, the MGC makes classic gin with a twist of Melbourne. MGC takes an innovative approach to distillation. Its gins incorporate locally grown and native botanicals and fresh local rainwater.

MGC Melbourne Dry Gin was the very first Australian gin to be launched with such ambition and paved the way for the emerging local gin industry.

The MGC is an independent distillery with an artisan production approach. Our gins are hand crafted, batch distilled and non chill filtered.

Capturing the spirit of a cultural capital While reading Frank Moorhouse’s autobiographical Martini a Memoir, MGC founder Andrew Marks was provoked by the notion that “…every time it is served, the martini represents a journey towards an unattainably ideal drink”. This resonated deeply with Andrew, who year after year pursued perfection in his wines, while understanding that perfection is an unattainable ideal.

The thought of making gin was so daunting and audacious that Andrew couldn’t resist rising to the challenge of turning a dream into a reality. Andrew became passionate about the idea of developing a gin which paid homage to the London Dry style, while giving it a Melbourne twist. Melbourne born and bred and immersed in the culture of the city, he found the idea of creating Melbourne’s very first Melbourne Dry Gin somewhat subversive and utterly irresistible. Gin is a refreshing and versatile spirit. The skill in making gin comes down to the distiller’s ability to conceive of, extract and blend flavours. Andrew felt confident that with 20 years of winemaking experience he had the qualities essential to making something special.

Thus commenced a journey into alchemy.

There is nothing more thrilling than taking an audacious dream and turning it into a reality…

In 2011 there were no books on how to make gin, so Andrew took a unique winemaking approach to distillation and taught himself. He distilled botanicals individually to understand the different flavours and aromas that they offered. He then put his blending skills to use, incorporating each botanical to create a harmonious recipe. While the MGC was established in 2012, it took a year of product development to produce the first MGC release; the Melbourne Dry Gin in 2013. Each botanical was distilled individually then blended together. Thus, it takes 11 individual distillations to make a single bottle.

After 5 years of making the Melbourne Dry Gin, in 2017 Andrew felt it was time to give it an extra twist. He started exploring a new production method by distilling botanicals together in a single distillation. The goal was to use less botanicals for more flavour. To concentrate the juniper and balance it with citrus. Juniper was steeped in alcohol overnight prior to distillation for maximum flavour extraction. Fresh and dried citrus and other botanicals were added just prior to the distillation.

After another year of refining technique to develop a powerfully aromatic juniper forward gin, the Single Shot was born.

Perfume Stills

The MGC uses stills that are designed for making perfume. These stills allow the best expression of delicate botanicals through a gentle distillation process. Botanicals are placed in the “chamber of secrets” at the heart of the still which is surrounded by a water jacket. Heat is applied to the water jacket which transmits a constant, even heat to the chamber, ensuring a delicate extraction.

There are many cross-over botanicals used in both gin and perfume making, and these stills allow spirit of the highest quality to be produced.

Juniper is the foundation botanical for any gin, while citrus provides high notes and earthier tones come from orris root and angelica root amongst others. Native ingredients such as sandalwood, honey myrtle, leatherwood honey and macadamia nut make important local contributions. Fresh local rainwater is used to cut back the distilled spirit.

This heady blend of both local and exotic botanicals is the perfect reflection of Melbourne, a thriving melting pot of culture.

About the Maker

The MGC founded by Andrew Marks. Andrew was born and raised in Melbourne and lives in inner-city Collingwood.

He is the winemaker at his family property Gembrook Hill Vineyard and makes wine under his own label The Wanderer Wines. Gembrook Hill Vineyard is situated in the Yarra Valley an hour south-east of Melbourne and is where the MGC gins are distilled.

Favourite places in Melbourne include the Royal Botanical Gardens, National Gallery of Victoria, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Queen Victoria Markets.

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11 Best Melbourne Distilleries 2023

Melbourne is often considered to be the nightlife capital of Australia, being home to a number of bars – including those of the rooftop and cocktail variety – pubs and restaurants , many of which are open into the early hours so that its residents can remain suitably hydrated and fed.

Understanding that Melbourne has the good kind of drinking problem, it’s become home to its fair share of craft breweries (some of which have been in the city for decades, others have recently popped up). But, not everyone is a fan of beer (we’ll let it slide) which is why you’ll also be able to find numerous wine bars . However, for those who really love their spirits, Melbourne is also home to several distilleries – which include some of the best Australian gin brands that can easily compete with their international compatriots.

Whether it be for gin, rum, vodka or whiskey, Melbourne’s distilleries – found both in Melbourne CBD and the surrounding suburbs – offer a chance to understand how spirits are made, as well as giving you the chance to try before you buy. Some will even have a restaurant attached to them that will pair dishes with your chosen drink.

Here are the best distilleries Melbourne has to offer.

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Hippocampus spirits, little lon distilling co., bakery hill, tiny bear distillery, bass & flinders distillery, brogan’s way, patient wolf distilling co., red duck brewery, here’s looking at you kid.

Hippocampus actually came to fruition in Perth. It wasn’t until 2017 that the distillery upped sticks and relocated to Melbourne following a merger with Melbourne brewery Boatrocker (both Hippocampus and Boatrocker Brewery are owned by the same group) to form Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers . Hippocampus’ head distiller Lex Poulsen made the move too, as did the distilleries copper still, named “Kylie”. This means Hippocampus has been able to continue producing the same delicious spirits, which include vodka and gin.

Hippocampus Gin is certainly one you need to try, being made in a steam-driven still, resulting in more uniform heating and thus, a better gin. Botanicals are left to macerate for several hours to ensure the best possible flavouring.

Address: 34 Macbeth Street, Braeside, 319

Phone:  0406 626 072

This quaint little distillery produces solely gin from its Melbourne CBD location – housed inside the last remaining single-storey building in the CBD – that take inspiration from the stories of the Little Lon district. The area used to be a slum and red-light district, starting in the 1850s, with buildings such as the one Little Lon Distilling Co , calls home (built in 1877), were used by sex workers.

The distillery names its gins after both real and fictional characters, and include a lychee-infused gin called Little Miss Yoko, a bottle called Ginger Mick, a fictional character created by author CJ Dennis and Captain Proudfoot, said to be a “vanquisher of vice” in the Little Lon district and one that exhibits flavours of rosemary and pine.

A visit to the distillery will allow you to not only learn of Little Lon’s history, but be shown how the gins are made, get the chance to try them and even learn how to make some delicious cocktails.

Address: 17 Casselden Place, Melbourne, 3000

Phone:  0434 796 873

For those who prefer whisky, Starward should be your first port of call. Deliberately choosing Melbourne as its base for production, Starward claims its Melbourne’s unpredictable weather that allows its whisky to “draw out its signature fruity, delicious flavour”. By whisky standards, it’s a quick process, with each barrel (which are red wine barrels, if you needed to know) taking three years to reach maturity. Compare that to Scottish or Irish whiskies which can sometimes take a decade or so, and you’ll understand why that changing weather climate is so important to Starward.

The distillery itself is definitely worth a visit, as you can experience a full tour of the facility, engage in a whisky-making masterclass or simply just try the whiskies produced (which include special project varieties) alongside a selection of well-crafted cocktails.

Address: 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne, 3207

Phone: 03 9005 4420

Bakery Hill has been committed to producing single malt whisky from its Melbourne base since 2000. Claiming that great-tasting single malt can indeed be made outside of Scotland and judging by not only the processes the distillery uses but the awards received – including the 2020 Award for Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year – we’d say they’ve proved their point. Bakery Hill employs a long maturation process, much longer than other Australian whisky producers, and will only transfer it into the bottle from the barrel when it is “perfect”.

Bakery Hill encourages anyone and everyone to pay a visit to the brewery (it already attracts a healthy influx from around the world) although make sure you book ahead, as since it’s a working distillery, walk-ins can’t be accommodated.  You’ll receive a 90-minute tour which will educate you with how Bakery Hill makes its unique whiskies.

Address:  1/20 Gatwick Road, Bayswater North, 3153

Phone:  03 9761 7216

Tiny Bear Distillery was born in 2017 and founded by Damien Anderson who decided to quit his job as a high school chemistry teacher to devote his time to concoct some of the finest boutique spirits around. From the outset, Damien wanted to make sure he could oversee the entire production process from grain to bottle, cementing the distillery as a ‘Tiny’ operation.

Damien along with wife Amanda and his team make their own base spirit on-site, from kale no less. This allows them to have a much greater influence over the final taste of their product than if they simply bought in a pre-made spirit instead. Tiny Bear currently produces three gins (with two of them also spawning barrel-aged varieties) which include a Navy-strength, a refreshing kale-infused bottle, and “The Gypsy” which introduces notes of spice.

You can help in the production of Tiny Bear’s gins with a visit to the distillery or alternatively, you can sample a gin tasting paddle alongside a delectable cheeseboard.

Address: 7/10 Henderson Road, Knoxfield, 3180

Phone: 041 6030 786

JimmyRum is Victoria’s very first craft distillery dedicated to the production of rum. Found in the Mornington Peninsula, the distillery and rum bar only opened their doors in 2019, with the venue only being founded some 18 months prior. It’s because of this that some of JimmyRum’s products can’t technically read: legally, be called rum in Australia, as they have to mature for a minimum of three years. What it does produce is what  can  be called Cane Spirit. Regardless of legalities, everything JimmyRum produces is made with love, care and devotion to the often-overlooked spirit.

The distillery really is worthy of popping your head in. It’s a state-of-the-art facility with a huge bar, which provides an ample viewing platform to gaze at the copper still that’s known as Matilda. Of course, you can also book yourself onto an education tour, before tasting some rum alongside a charcuterie board or a selection of toasties.

Address:  6 Brasser Avenue, Dromana, 3936

Phone:  03 5987 3338

Also found in the Mornington Peninsula (it was the first in the area) is Bass & Flinders Distillery . Founded in 2009, Bass & Flinders produce brandies, gins and other liqueurs, and is one of only a handful of Australia distilleries to produce its own base spirit (eau de vie) on site. Being surrounded by a world-class wine region, the distillery sources grapes from as many local producers as possible in order to give its spirits a unique flavour profile.

Botanicals used in the production of spirits are sourced from all around Australia and occasionally from other countries, and the team is always experimenting with producing something new, with some 3000 unique gins made each year.

A visit to Bass & Flinders will allow you to partake in their Gin Masterclass, which will see you become a distiller for the day, making your own bottle to take home (and reorder whenever you like).

Address: 40 Collins Road, Dromana, 3936

Phone:  03 5989 3154

Brogan’s Way gins are made, quite literally, in Brogan’s way. Founded by Brogan Carr along with her dad Simon in 2018, this distillery has seen some serious growth, going from a three-strong range of gins in 2019 to a now seriously comprehensive selection that also adds a vodka into the mix. Brogan is very personal and proud of the selection and is always developing new flavour profiles to satisfy gin-lovers worldwide.

The distillery itself is housed within Simon’s former automotive warehouse (he also quit his job to pursue the dream) which includes a bar made from natural Australian timber serving up a range of cocktails and snacks.

Address: 61 North Street, Richmond, 3121

Phone: 03 9428 8173

Patient Wolf Distilling Co is home to the finest gin distillery in the whole of Victoria. Behind this cellar door, Patient Wolf currently produces three gin varietals: a Melbourne Dry; a thyme and lemon-infused zesty varietal and a Sloe berry-infused gin that has been consistently popular with customers.

The bar itself could easily be seen as one of the best bars in Melbourne, owing to its New York loft-style décor, with clean lines, exposed brickwork and seating for 30. It’s also where you can receive a distillery tour, as well as par-taking gin masterclasses so you can leave an amateur distiller.

Address: 34-36 Market Street, Southbank, 3006

Phone:  0477 550 421

If you have a deep appreciation for quality craft beer, then make sure you check out this independent craft brewery in Ballarat. In 2005, Red Duck Brewery was launched by Scott Wilson-Browne from the converted dairy on the grounds of Purrumbete Homestead, becoming renowned for its core range of beers, including its Pale and Amber. Wilson-Browne is a connoisseur for cold beverages and wine pairings, as he frequently collaborates with international brewers while fusing unusual ingredients in his brew.

Scott and his brewers specialise in full strength and Imperial versions of mostly traditional British and European ales and more exotic as Egyptian-inspired sours and Medieval gruits.

Address:  11A Michaels Dr, Alfredton VIC 3350

Phone:  03 5332 0723

Here’s Looking At You Kid is primarily known for its award-winning gin and vodka for those craving some high-end spirits. Based in Bayside Melbourne, this exceptional distillery creates spirits inspired by the romance of Casablanca, as these drinks will make you feel as though you’re vacationing in the beautiful central-western region of Morroco. The distillery’s copper pot Eliza Jane makes each batch while blending native Australian botanicals to pack a little more punch. 

If you want to learn the history and origins of these fine spirits, however, head to their tasting room, as you’ll even be able to take home some all small-batch gins too.

Address:  92 Errol St, North Melbourne VIC 3051

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Little lon distilling co .

Escape the skyscrapers and enjoy the red brick heritage of Little Lon Distilling Co . One of the city’s last remaining single storey cottages. Little Lon serves gin made right here in the city, enjoy yours with fresh fruit garnishes. Book a seat at the bar or get up close and personal with a distillery tour and gin masterclass.

Bakery Hill

Be immersed in the world of distilling at a 90-minute guided tour of Bakery Hill . Learn all about the process of producing malts. Have the opportunity to taste each element that is used to distill Bakery Hills best brews. Bonus, the tour includes a six sample tasting of the core Bakery Hill single malt range.

Fossey’s Distillery

Fossey's Distillery Lygon is a young gun whisky and gin producer fresh out of Mildura. Known for its small-batch spirits and modern approach to distilling, its cosy Carlton location offers a homey spot to enjoy a drink. Or purchase a bottle to enjoy at home. If you're staying awhile, munch on share plates of homemade dumplings or baked Camembert with a malt honey glaze.

Duke’s Distillery 

Head behind the cute picket fence at Melbourne Cellar Door to visit Melbourne’s newest distillery. Duke's is housed in a rustic former motorbike workshop in South Wharf. Knock back a muscat gin or try a selection of bevs with a cocktail flight. Then soak it all up with an antipasto plate and hearty mains. Not into spirits? Try rare wines from the cellar door’s towering wine wall. 

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Henry street brewhouse.

Discover the hidden gem, Henry Street Brewhouse , and sip on one of 10 beers on tap. It's named after Kensington’s own Henry Street, where the founders began their brewing journey in the backyard. This artisan microbrewery uses only the finest ingredients to create its fresh ales and beers. Pop in from Friday to Sunday and enjoy a glass or two.

Urban Alley Brewery 

You don’t need to drive out to the ‘burbs for a legit brewery experience. Urban Alley has the capacity to produce 1 million litres of beer a year, and its unique eco-model means your sips are super sustainable. Settle in for a signature bev in the loft style surrounds and order from a menu of burgers, pizzas and steaks.

Bonehead Brewing

Bonehead Brewing is another laid-back Kensington brewpub, serving up fresh and creative drops. Its four signature beers were perfected over years by the founders. The 'sweet pea' is a must try, a malty dark lager infused with a hint of coffee. With an 80 person capacity, this space is the perfect warehouse-style bar for you and your mates. Families and pets are all welcome too.

The Crafty Squire

The only microbrewery in the CBD, The Crafty Squire is a beacon for thirsty city workers and craft beer drinkers. Duck out on your lunch hour for classic pub-grub specials. Think parmas, Wagyu burgers and fish and chips. Then try the full range of James Squire beers, including specialty drops brewed onsite. Want a sneak peak behind the scenes? Take a tour of the brewery and enjoy a tasting paddle for just $35.

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Best Distilleries in Melbourne

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Breweries are everywhere in Melbourne. Distilleries are comparatively rare, but the standard is astonishingly high. Whether you’re seeking gin, whisky or even non-alcoholic distilled spirits, there’s an award-winning distillery making it in Melbourne. The good news? Most of them – with a few notable exceptions, such as Starward, which is currently closed for renovations – are also open to the public for tastings and tours. Here’s where to find them.

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Little Lon Distilling Co

Most distilleries need plenty of space. Yet this 20-seater, in a 19th-century cottage, squeezes in a lot. Sample Little Lon’s small-batch gins at the bar, before checking out the gin still in one room and fermentation tanks in the other. Try its fun cocktails, take a bottle home or take gin masterclass.

Naught Distilling

This dim, swanky distillery and bar may be in the ’burbs – but it’s on par with those in the city. Try Naught’s award-winning gins in classic cocktails or on tasting flights. A concise snack menu adds top-quality charcuterie and tinned seafood to the equation.

Darling Distillery

Inside a 19th-century pub, Darling Distillery is the work of three mates who are crafting a small range of high-quality gins. It’s open just once a month – which is your chance to drop in for a free tasting and to pick up a bottle (or get a refill) and chat with the distillers.

Brogan's Way Distillery

The father-daughter duo behind Brogan’s Way believe there’s a gin for everyone. Yours may well be the distillery’s Strawberries and Cream gin, served in a Martini or G&T. Watch the distillers in action over plates of crisp, European-style flatbreads and gin-friendly bar snacks.

Brunswick Aces

Australia’s first permanent non-alcoholic bar and distillery. It crafts its zero per cent gin, Sapiir, on-site with the same botanical profile as its full-strength spirits, so you won’t get short-changed in the flavour department. Try it in a well-made cocktail, or sample from one of the most impressive ranges of non-alc beer, wine and spirits in the city.

Fossey’s Distillery Lygon

It’s all about gin, whisky, vodka and rum at the buzzy bluestone outpost for the Mildura distillery of the same name. Both the bar and kitchen are making good use of the house-made hooch. Pair your saltbush Margarita with some spicy wings marinated in a signature rum-infused sauce.

A gleaming 100-litre still sits at the centre of this red-accented bar and restaurant. It’s where distiller (and chef) Carlo Tran makes the gin you’ll find in your Asian-inspired cocktails – most of which are on tap. Pair them with pan-Asian dishes such as chargrilled prawns, beef rendang, deconstructed bao and karaage chicken.

Patient Wolf Distilling Co

Find out how gin is made in the distillery, then test it out in a classic G&T, Martini or on a tasting flight. If you're feeling more adventurous, go for cocktails that draw on rhubarb, pineapple, pear and cherry. Or learn about the craft in a gin masterclass.

Westside Ale Works

Ales and loaded pizzas are the main game at this San Diego-inspired brewery – but they’re not the only draw. This spot also distills whisky, dark rum and botanical gin in limited batches. Try them neat, on ice, with a mixer or in a basic cocktail.

Urban Ground

This massive all-in-one food park, health-food cafe and distillery packs in a lot. Bee-line to the Saint Felix Distillery for its fruit-based gins, which are made in an 18th-century copper still. A mini cocktail paddle is the best way to sample the standouts.

Bathtub Gin Co.

Come to the old Stevedore’s Association building-turned-distillery for gins like the accidentally barrel-aged Mighty Apollo, Negronis infused with smoke, and an assortment of house-made spirits including brandy, whisky and limoncello.

Cedar Fox Distilling Co

Come for oak, mulberry and pomegranate gins distilled in the former warehouse space. Try riffs on classic cocktails, including an updated Southside and a pomegranate and sumac-infused spin on the Cosmopolitan.

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The Tour that pleases the Girls & Boys!

"This is our new and upbeat wine tour with a twist of gins and beers. Designed for those who like to join a more light-hearted experience and appreciate the Yarra Valley like a true local. "

Embark on an unforgettable tasting journey through Yarra Valley’s finest flavours with our ultimate tour of wines, gins, and beers! Discover two premium wineries carefully selected for their exquisite cool-climate offerings, indulging in tastings that will tantalise your taste buds. At the lively Quarters restaurant in Hubert Estate, select from a diverse array of delicious mains tailored to your taste and budget, with lunch expenses covered independently.

But the adventure doesn’t end there! Delve into a paddle of premium gins at the renowned Four Pillars Distillery, featuring their famous Bloody Shiraz among other delightful options. Conclude the day with a sampling of craft beers at exceptional local breweries like Matilda Bay, Coldstream, or Watts River, where exclusive beer paddle tastings await!

Our fun tour guide offers insights, accommodates requests, and ensures a judgement-free, adults-only environment for making cherished memories. Enjoy the convenience of central CBD pickup and drop-off, ensuring a stress-free experience. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary journey through Yarra Valley’s vibrant flavours!

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Taste Yarra Valley wines

Explore two of our favourite hand-selected wineries to taste wines that captures the unique terroir of the Yarra Valley. Wineries vary from famous names such as Rob Dolan and Hubert Estate. Wine tastings at 2 wineries are included.

Feast to your liking

We'll visit the lively Quarters Bistro at Hubert Estate for lunch. They have a selection of amazing food that you can choose from to suit your budget and preference. Enjoy lunch at your own expense.

Top up with snacks

You can savour local made snacks like a grazing board with your tastings. Enhance your experience at your own expense.

Four Pillars Gin Distillery

Enjoy the award winning contemporary gins produced by Four Pillars Distillery. A generous tasting paddle with a mixer is included.

Craft Beers

Quench your thirst with beers (and sometimes ciders) at a local craft brewery like Coldstream or Matilda Bay Brewery. A glass or paddle of beer is included.

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Highlights | HAPPY GIRLS & BOYS Yarra Valley Wines, Gins & Beers Tour

A leisurely tour of the Yarra Valley that includes tasting at eccentric wineries, a craft brewery and the cool Four Pillars Gin Distillery.

Operates most days - subject to availability. Pick-up time: 9:15AM in front of Arts Centre Melbourne Return time: 5:00PM in front of ACMI (Federation Square) Excludes some public holidays

Arts Centre Melbourne - 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

• Visit 2 premium hand-picked wineries for wine tastings
• Dive into a paddle of gins with a mixer at Four Pillars Distillery
• Sip on a craft beer paddle at one of our craft breweries e.g. Matilda Bay, Watts River or Coldstream Brewery
• Hassle free pick up & drop off from central CBD location
• Exclusively an Adults-Only Tour Experience
• Groove with our fun tour guide and add your jams to the group bus playlist
• Lunch is not included. We’ll visit a restaurant called Quarters at our second winery Hubert Estate for you to order meals. You can check our their current menu via this link .
• Pick-up & drop-off from Hotel/Apartment/Accommodation is not provided. Instead we meet at a central convenient location – Arts Centre Melbourne.

Why pick us?

Our tour experiences are the number 1 rated (woohoo!) food & drink experience in Melbourne (according to TripAdvisor & Google) and therefore is a must do! We are a dynamic and upbeat group of locals who enjoy hosting winery day trips. We believe you should hop off the beaten track and explore the various indulgences of the Yarra Valley. Importantly we wanted to make this a hassle-free day trip so we've made our packages all inclusive. All you have to do is just join and let the good times begin.

SUMMER /AUTUMN SPECIAL from  $139 per adult*  applies to tour date bookings made from now until 30th of June 2024. 

*A $10 surcharge applies for bookings made on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

RRP $179pp. Book directly today and save with our current promotions.

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Unlike many other large tour operators who are fixated on doing the same itinerary, we believe that all great wine tasting tours should mix it up for fun! When there’s roughly 100 cellar doors and a bunch of craft breweries & distilleries as well as local producers, why wouldn’t you want be a Dancing Kangaroo and check them out. 

“A tour that feels like a special cocktail!”

Please meet in front Arts Centre Melbourne located on 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

We aim to leave on time so please be considerate to others and plan your trip in advance.

We visit the first winery to soak in the views and taste gorgeous Yarra Valley wines. Here you can top up on snacks like cheese & crackers.

Savour more delicious wines at the second winery, Hubert Estate. Afterwards, head over to Quarters Bistro to enjoy lunch to your liking.

We then head over to the acclaimed Four Pillars Gin Distillery to savour their generous gin tasting paddles. It comes served with 4 different gins and a mixer.

Our last stop is a thirst quenching visit to the a local craft brewery pub for a glass or tasting paddle of regional beers or ciders (availability depends on the brewery).

We say farewell to the Yarra Valley for providing an awesome and memorable day of tastings. Remember to thank your tour guide for an exceptional job, bravo!

Arrive back at Melbourne and be dropped off on the side of Federation Square. Share the love and give us a high-5 on Google.

Important notes

• Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking. Click here .
• This is an adult exclusive tour (18+) . Sounds exciting already!
• Group sizes may range from a minimum of 6 to a maximum of 18 guests only
• Please meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne at 9:15AM. We aim to leave on time at 9:30AM.
• It’s very important to eat a good breakfast before joining this experience.  
• Low aroma snacks (like chips & nuts)  are welcome on bus. 
• Bring a bottle of water to keep yourself hydrated. 
• Wear appropriate clothes for the famous Melbourne weather show.

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Visiting sydney's best distilleries and gin bars.

What is a Gin Journey I hear you ask?

The Gin Journey Sydney is a saunter through four of Sydney's finest distilleries hosted by one of the world's great gin experts. There's heaps of incredible Australian gins to taste, plenty of delicious gin cocktails to drink plus plenty of extras throughout, trust us we live to give!

Along the way you’ll discover gin’s crazy history and learn all about the amazing Aussie gin boom, you'll discover native Australian botanicals and learn how they're used in gin. We're all about bringing some fun to learning about what you drink. There's gin tutored tastings and nuggets of boozy knowledge throughout.

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The tour includes:.

-Plenty of samples of gin

-Five gin drinks including a range of G&Ts and cocktails

-4 venues: Gin Journey Inner West is a four distillery tour

-An expert Gin Guardian to host your afternoon

-An area to sit in every venue

The Gin Journey Sydney costs $89pp/$99pp

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