Winter Solstice 4 has arrived

The Winter Solstice has arrived – the longest night of the year – and with it comes the release of our boldest whisky yet.

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In search of quality

When you buy Launceston Distillery whisky you are purchasing a product made with heart and soul. Our single malt whisky is distilled using the finest Tasmanian ingredients and patiently matures in our specially-sourced barrels. As a result of quality and consistency, we guarantee excellence in every bottle.

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The Off Season 2025

Step into Launceston Distillery’s winter tale at Hangar 17, where history meets spirit. Savour an incredible tasting and explore the heart of the Distillery before the option to fill your own bottle of whisky.

Valid from 1 May 2025 to 31 August 2025

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Discover Our Craft

We are located at Hangar 17, with tours and tastings available Monday to Saturday, 10am–3pm, and the cellar door open until 4pm. Guided tastings are 20 minutes for $15pp, and tours are 1 hour for $20pp (including a tasting).

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Winter Solstice 4 has arrived

This year’s release is our boldest yet. Rich and intensely peated, this limited-edition whisky leads with a sweet and spicy smokiness, unfolding into notes of citrus, dark fruit, chocolate and tea. Matured in ex-Bourbon American oak and ex-Tawny French oak casks, and bottled at 46% ABV, it’s made for long, dark nights and fireside sipping. […]

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Winter Solstice 4 is coming

Our much-anticipated Winter Solstice release returns on 21 June 2025. Now in its fourth edition, this annual winter whisky is rich and peaty, with deep notes of coffee, chocolate, smoke and earth. It’s crafted for the longest night of the year – bold, warming, and unmistakably seasonal. Keen to get your hands on a bottle […]

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Winter Solstice 4: A seasonal celebration

Join us at Matilda159 in South Yarra on Saturday 21 June for a candlelit Winter Solstice whisky dinner. This special evening is part of our seasonal celebration marking the release of Winter Solstice 4. Enjoy a guided tasting of Launceston Distillery’s Tasmanian single malts, including an early taste of Winter Solstice 4. Matilda’s chefs have […]

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