Best distillery experiences around Australia

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From single malt whisky to hand-beaten moonshine, Australia is stepping things up in the distillery game.

With distilleries to make the Scots jealous, we have a spirits industry to be proud of. If you’re the kind of traveller that likes to get your hands dirty, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are the best places to learn the process and try a tipple or two.

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Bundaberg Rum Distillery

This famous distillery was founded in 1888 as a way to make use of excess molasses from the plantations; take a tour to see its massive

Sullivans Cove Distillery

After over a hundred years of distillery prohibition, in 1994 Sullivans Cove became only the second distillery in Tasmania.

Melbourne Moonshine

In keeping with its homage to american prohibition-era bootleg liquor, this small south Melbourne distillery is more discreet than others on

Margaret River Distilling Company

Purveyor of Western Australia’s renowned Limeburners single malt whisky and Giniversity gins, this distillery is worth a visit for its

Archie Rose Distilling Co.

It’s rare to find a spirits producer that has set up shop in the midst of a flourishing ’burb, but Archie Rose, which made its name

The Farm Gin School

Part modern, casual eatery, part experience centre, Ellie Beer’s industrial space serves as an all-day activity for those who find

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