What to do and see in Victoria, Australia: The Best Distilleries

We’re the Henry family, and we’ve been growing cider apples and perry pears and making craft beverages for the last sixteen years on our orchard in the beautiful valley of Harcourt in Central Victoria, Australia. Harcourt has a rich history of fruit growing, and once this valley was teeming with many orchardists like us. Over the years, our numbers have dwindled until only a handful of us are left. We’re passionate about keeping our traditions alive, and making sure that when you visit us, you can see what real life is like on a cider farm. Making ‘cider’ is easy. Making real cider, from real apples? That’s a lot harder, but because we’d rather you drink fruit than chemicals, we’ll do the hard work for you and leave you the easy part of enjoying a great drink. Come and visit us, we’ll be happy to show you around. Cheers, The Henry Family

Fossey's Ginporium and Whisky Distillery a delectable place to tantalise your tastebuds with all things Gin and Whisky. Join in the experience by meeting Stanley the Still, our glorious Gin Soaked Distiller and the Master Ginnovator and allow them to take you on a wondrous journey of the Gin and Whisky Distilling process. Our staff are looking forward to treating you to some fabulous and knowledgeable service about our range of Gins while you sit back and enjoy a Tasting Paddle, Whisky and Chocolate Taster, Gin & Tonic or other fabulous choices in our full stocked bar. While you're at it, how about a cheese platter full with local deliciousness? Distilling Thursday's. Open every Thursday, Friday & Sunday from 2pm. Free entry. Come and see what all the Foss is about.

Is it time to do something different? Head over to Wimmera Hills Winery, meet the wine maker; tour the vineyard. Set high in the upper reaches of the Wimmera basin where grazing country meets rugged forest. Sparse soil over shattered sandstone; this is the Pyrenees Ranges where great shiraz is born. Gain a new appreciation of wine. Breathe fresh air in our pristine valley. It's all here for you. Only 2.5 hours from Melbourne, or 50 minutes from Ballarat, in beautiful Central Victoria. If you a looking for something special to do? Book in for tasting of the produce of our distillery. Learn about our Gin & Liqueurs and the story behind each of them.

Chiefs Son Distillery produces award winning Single Malt whisky. Visit our tasting room to sample 4 whiskies whilst overlooking the working distillery floor, barrel area, bottling line and our 4000L still. The tasting includes 4 whiskies, a history of the distillery, what's in the name & logo and an explanation of how whisky is made. No food is served.

A warm welcome awaits you at our tavern-style cellar-door, only 5 mins east of Daylesford (1.5hrs from Melbourne & Geelong, 1hr from Bendigo). Here we make a range of traditional style ciders using the heritage cider apples grown organically on the farm, alongside other locally sourced apples. Sample them all with a cider tasting paddle ($15, 7 glasses of different ciders) and pick which ones you want to take home with you. Lunch is served Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, offering a modest menu which changes throughout the year. Expect wood fired pizza, platters & light lunches during the warmer months, and heartier warming dishes during winter. Bookings for lunch are strongly recommended on weekends and public holidays, especially for groups. We also host private functions, live music, tours, picnics in the orchard, bridal showers, probus lunches, post-wedding recoveries & wedding ceremonies. Just get in touch to find out how we can help you with your next celebration, cheers!

Restored Historical Tower Brewery. Visit us to learn about our history & try our large range of Beer, Cordials, Spirits and Sodas, all made on site. Book a booth in our Taproom or Speakeasy Lounge. Take a walk through our cellar to view our Barrel Room, Distillery and Brewery.

Loch Brewery & Distillery - hand making small batch traditional real ale, single malt whisky & gin. Cellar Door open for take away sales Saturdays & Sundays between 11am & 3pm. Website orders dispatched Australia wide through Australia Post.

A family owned and run artisanal distillery, Bass & Flinders was founded in 2009 and is located in Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula. Proudly handcrafting their own grape-based spirit which is used across their range of vine to bottle products including award winning gins, brandies, spirits and liqueurs. Pioneers of the Gin Masterclass in Australia, Bass & Flinders conduct one of the most unique gin masterclass experiences where guests have the opportunity to create their very own bespoke gin. Opening Hours: Cellar Door open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5pm Open public holidays excluding Christmas day, New Years Day and Good Friday

This former timber yard has been transformed into a fully functioning gin distillery over 700 square metres, featuring our two German sister-stills Wilma and Jude, (and soon their miniature sister Eileen) and a new hospitality space showcasing the many facets of gin. At the Distillery Door you'll find all styles of Four Pillars Gins for tasting and sale, a long copper bar serving paddles of G&T three ways, design-your-own Negronis, Ginger Mules (gin and ginger beer), really good nuts and olives, gin-steamed marmalade on toast, great coffee and even beer and wine if you ask real nice. We have seating both inside and out and also regularly host masterclasses run by our distiller and Healesville local, Cameron Mackenzie, the heart and soul of Four Pillars Gin. Details of our next masterclasses and events are always available on our Facebook page and on our website. Four Pillars Gin launched in December 2013 and has gone on to win a swag of awards at home and around the globe.