Crafted in the
Spirit of Tasmania
From the heart of northern Tasmania, Launceston Distillery creates award-winning single malt whisky. Tradition, heritage, and pure local ingredients come together inside historic Hangar 17.
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 30 minutes for $20pp, and tours are 1 hour for $30pp (including a tasting).
Launceston Distillery
Tasmanian Single Malt
Our handcrafted Tasmanian single malt whisky reflects the character of Tasmania in every bottle.
$85
Crafted with roasted crystal and chocolate malts, our latest release is rich, smooth, …
$170
$40 – $156Price range: $40 through $156
$40 – $156Price range: $40 through $156
$40 – $156Price range: $40 through $156
$40 – $156Price range: $40 through $156
$85
Crafted with roasted crystal and chocolate malts, our …
$170
$40 – $156Price range: $40 through $156
$40 – $156Price range: $40 through $156
$40 – $156Price range: $40 through $156
$40 – $156Price range: $40 through $156
fill your own whisky bottle &
tassie devil gift pack
Fill and label a 100ml bottle straight from our winter cask, paired with a Tasmanian devil gift pack featuring whisky marmalade or mustard.
$50 per person | 1 May to 31 August 2026
Tours & Tastings
Discover Tasmanian whisky
& aviation heritage
Visit us at Hangar 17 in northern Tasmania, where every drop of whisky is crafted with care and every corner tells a story. Step inside our working distillery to see the art of Tasmanian single malt up close, then immerse yourself in the rich aviation history of this iconic hangar — once a hub of flight, now a home for world-class whisky.
- Guided Tasting — $20pp (30 minutes)
- Distillery Tour & Tasting — $30pp (1 hour)
Latest from Launceston Distillery
Stories, Releases & Events
Stay up to date with what’s happening at Hangar 17. From new whisky releases to behind-the-scenes insights and community events, our news keeps you connected to the journey of Launceston Distillery.
Tasmanian Whisky Week Bookings are now open for Tasmanian Whisky Week 2026, and we’re excited to once again be part
Whisky for Wings at Hangar 17 We were proud to host the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania at Launceston Distillery
The wait is almost over Winter Solstice V lands on 21 June 2026. The bold, warming character this limited release
What Our Visitors Say
Genuine Feedback from Whisky Lovers
Real reviews from guests who’ve enjoyed our whisky and the story of our distillery.
Posted on Google Jeremy MeyerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic tasting of some wicked Tassie whiskies with Danny today. Definitely worth a visit!Posted on Google Vianney HillTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was our last Tasmanian experience before heading home. This is a haven for aviation and whiskey enthusiasts - the tour included learning the origin of The Hangar 17 construction, Assent commercial history, Queen Elizabeth's visit and the humble beginning of Launceston Distillery, their successes and commitment to supporting local businesses with their craft. The tour also covered their distillery processes, and the tasting was enjoyable. This is next to the local airport, making this either a fun start to a trip or an unwinding experience to finish a trip; we will be ordering their spirits online, as it was that delicious, thank you!Posted on Google Stefanie Anne HörlerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked a tour and enjoyed every second of it. We liked what we tasted and the Love that went into the decor. The Guide went above and beyond to help us grab an Uber back.Posted on Google RBTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great time and learned a ton from our friendly tour guide.Posted on Google Will MoschettiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just finished a tour and tasting. 10/10, very cool building with a bit of history, and the whisky, the whisky is amazing.Posted on Google Peilin ZhangTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 开车前往,一到就有人招待讲解,如果买了酒的话,体验品尝的价格会少一些。Posted on Google Luke KennyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such a great time at Launceston Distillery! We were two flight attendants and two aviation geeks who missed our flight and walking over here turned out to be the best decision. The distillery is housed in the historic Hangar 17 at Launceston Airport, and the team has done an amazing job preserving its aviation heritage. Amongst the barrels, you’ll find original Ansett seats, vintage bar carts, photos from Queen Elizabeth’s visit, and more, it’s a dream for whisky and aviation lovers. The whisky tasting was fantastic, thorough, informative, and full of incredibly well-balanced whiskies (we tried six!). Whether you’re early for a flight or find yourself unexpectedly grounded like we did, this place is 100% worth the visit. You can walk there easily via the carpark and a grassy path! no need to take the road. Big thanks to the team! we loved it!Posted on Google Kimbal McMahonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Delightful experience with flavourful whiskey presented perfectly! Highly recommended!