Distilling in Australia

Information to help you plan, start and grow your distillery.

From Kitchen Bench to Whisky Pioneer: Rob Auld MD of Auld Farm Distillery shares how they turned a 100-year-old family farm into a whisky haven with a bold “seed to sip” approach and nine grains grown on-site in Southland, NZ. (Episode 3 - Rob Auld) podcast Apr 08, 2025

In this episode of The Distillers Institute Podcast, host Anne Gigney speaks with Rob Auld from Auld Farm Distillery. Rob shares the story of how their kitchen bench idea in 2015 evolved into a significant distillery in New Zealand, highlighting their unique "seed to sip" approach as both a farm and...

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Brad Wilson of Itinerant Spirits shares his journey from advertising to building a top distillery in Ballarat, producing 1.2M bottles annually and scaling revenue with gin, vodka, and whisky brands in a heritage-listed venue. (Episode 2 - Brad Wilson) podcast Apr 07, 2025

In this episode of The Distillers Institute Podcast, host Anne Gigney speaks with Brad Wilson, founder of Itinerant Spirits, a distillery based in Ballarat, Victoria. Brad shares his journey from advertising to building a distillery in a heritage-listed venue. He discusses producing gin, vodka, and ...

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Patrick Maguire’s Journey: From Winning World’s Best Whisky with Sullivans Cove to Launching Maguire & Co Distilling – Crafting Australian Whisky and Expanding Globally with Passion, Innovation, and Expertise. (Episode 1 - Patrick Maguire) podcast Mar 13, 2025

In this episode of The Distillers Institute Podcast, host Anne Gigney interviews Patrick Maguire, Director and Production Manager of Maguire & Co Distilling. Patrick shares his journey from leading Sullivans Cove to winning the World’s Best Whisky Award in 2014 to opening the doors of Maguire and Co...

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