Things to do in Greater Perth, Western Australia: The Best Distilleries

Our journey starts with the relentless pursuit to create the perfect Australian whiskey. As pioneers in this field, your local distiller, Whipper Snapper Distillery handcraft a range of premium, authentic craft whiskeys that are set to redefine our perception and inspire a new generation. As Perth’s first urban distillery, we’re passionate about using 100% local West Australian grains and highlighting innovation and sustainability. The significance of provenance shapes our award-winning whiskies and as a true craft distillery, everything is created on-site in East Perth. We also boast a specialty coffee bar, an eclectic tasting room and a team of passionate whiskey lovers who are excited to share their stories with you. Open seven days visit us or book a tour online and share the journey of local whiskey.

Swan Valley Gin Company is an Artisan distillery located within the cellar door of Pandemonium Estate in Baskerville. We produce Gin from our premium Swan Valley wine using a custom made copper still. There are three Gins for tasting all named Diablo. An Artisan Gin made from local mandarins, a Strawberry Gin and a Spicy Cumquat Gin using local cumquats and exotic spices. Gin & Tonics available.

Old Young's produces premium quality hand--crafted spirits in Western Australia's historic Swan Valley. True to their name, Old Young's brings tradition together with new techniques and a flair for the unusual. The distillery uses local ingredients including barley, wheat, spring water, grapes and fruit to produce a range of vodka, vodka infusions and gin. Visitors are welcome to sample and purchase products from the newly-renovated tasting room.

Established in 1998, Harris Organic Wine and Spirits is the only certified organic winery and distillery in Perth's Swan Valley Wine Region. Producing certified organic (low preservative) table, fortified, ports, dessert and sparkling wines. Organic winemaking means sustainable vineyard practices with no chemical inputs. They do not irrigate their vineyard; their vines have been raised to thrive on rainfall alone. This contributes to their award-winning high-quality wines and spirits that have a unique and rich flavour. Tastings are available in a seated cellar door where you can relax and enjoy your discovery of Perth's only organic wines and spirits. Celebrating 22 years of operations in 2020.

Welcome to Great Northern Distillery, home of the Kimberley Rum Company and Canefire Rum. You can pop in for a casual drink and select from our range of classic and premium cocktails, with fresh new flavours for everyone’s taste. For the spirit enthusiasts we offer distillery tours (booking required) and guided tastings, with experienced distillers on hand to answer all your questions. Our internationally award-winning premium rum Canefire is our pride and joy, aged 5, 9 and 14 years. Love live music? We feature the best local artists every weekend at our party precinct, The Cocktail Club, so you can enjoy our spirits and hospitality in style. Keep an eye out on social media for upcoming events!

Running with Thieves are producers of premium quality goods for people with questionable lifestyles. An independent brewery and distillery, Thieves is located on South Beach, South Fremantle and houses a 300 person bar and restaurant as well as a retail store stocking our full range of craft beers , premium spirits and apparel. The restaurant and bar are casual and our menu is inspired by an offering that you can hold in one hand with a drink in the other, with bold and well balanced flavours whilst reducing our foot print through fermentation and pickling. Our ingredients are sourced directly from WA food providers and we are committed to a local first approach. We are open to walk-ins for food and drinks and do not take bookings. We look forward to having you over.