Northwest Tasmania is a whisky and spirits lover's paradise, offering a variety of distilleries and tasting experiences. Hellyers Road Distillery, located in Burnie, is Australia's oldest continually operating boutique single malt whisky distillery. Visitors can enjoy a fully interpreted tour of the distillery, known as the Whisky Walk, and sample a range of single malts and award-winning whisky cream liqueurs at the dedicated tasting counter.
Southern Wild Distillery in Devonport is the maker of the award-winning DASHER + FISHER GIN. They produce premium spirits using the pure water, fresh ingredients, and passionate growers of Tasmania. Visitors can visit their cellar door for a diverse range of tastings and bottle sales. Western Tiers Distillery, located in Westbury, offers a tasting experience with floor-to-ceiling views of their state-of-the-art distillery. Visitors can enjoy a tasting of their Wild Dog Tier Vodka, Devils Gullet Poitin, and Nells Bluff Gin.
In addition to these distilleries, most high-end bars in Tasmania stock local Tassie whisky, so be sure to ask your friendly local barman for a glass of Tasmania's finest. Tasmania has become a whisky-making powerhouse, earning international recognition for its high-quality spirits due to its ideal conditions, such as locally sourced barley, a special malting process, and an abundance of fresh, clean water.