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Proud supporter of the Glover Prize 2025
Launceston Distillery is proud to be a major partner of the Glover Prize, celebrating contemporary artists who capture the beauty and essence of Tasmania’s landscapes. Named after John Glover, one of Australia’s most significant landscape painters, the prize is a highlight of the Australian art calendar. The 2025 Glover Prize exhibition runs from 8–16 March […]
Westie Double Malt wins Category & Gold at the World Whiskies Awards
We’re thrilled to share that our Westie Double Malt has taken home Category winner and Gold in the Australia Blended Malt 12 Years & Under category at the World Whiskies Awards 2025. The Westie Double Malt isn’t just a World Whiskies Awards-winning whisky – it’s a heartfelt tribute to Angus, our much-loved West Highland Terrier, who […]
Gift packs now available
Discover the perfect gift for seasoned whisky lovers and newcomers alike with our exclusive Launceston Distillery gift packs. Whether you’re after a taste of our signature Tasmanian whiskies in 100ml bottles, elegantly engraved Glencairn glasses, a Taste of Tasmania with whisky-infused popcorn and gourmet condiments, or an immersive tasting experience with a 500ml bottle, there’s […]
Festivale 2025
We’re thrilled to announce our spot at next year’s Festivale! After an amazing time in 2024, we’re ready to serve up some delightful cocktails and savour the wonderful food, drinks, and entertainment. Tickets sell out quickly, so mark your calendars and join us in Launceston!
Westie Double Malt Whisky
Angus, our West Highland Terrier, will always be a much-loved part of Launceston Distillery. At just eight weeks old, he began his lifelong connection with malt whisky at Nant Distillery before moving home to Launceston four years later. When the opportunity arose to create something unique using whisky from both Launceston Distillery and Nant Distillery, […]
Winter Solstice 3 Special Release
Following the tradition of the first two releases, Winter Solstice 3 is an exceptional whisky showcasing the gentle use of peated malt for which Launceston Distillery is known. It is a peated bourbon cask whisky, perfect for enjoying by the fire in the depths of winter. This is the ideal season to savour this very […]
Enjoy Our Timeless Old Fashioned and Unique Banana Old Fashioned
After our success at Launceston’s Festivale, Tasmania’s premium food, beverage, and entertainment event, we’ve received many requests to recreate the magic. Now, we’re thrilled to offer not just one but two exceptional bottled cocktails for your enjoyment. Introducing our latest creations: a masterfully blended Old Fashioned and a refreshing Banana Old Fashioned cocktail, now available in […]
Our Single Malt Tawny Cask Matured wins 3 Stars and a green ring at SOCraft Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been honoured with a prestigious Spirit of Craft Awards award! SOCraft is an independent awards body that spotlights those pushing the frontiers of the global craft spirits industry. It is also the first awards body that includes ‘sustainability footprint’ as a core judging criterion. We’re passionate about sustainability, and […]
Peated Makes a Return
We’re thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of one of Launceston Distillery’s most cherished expressions: the Peated Single Malt 46% whisky. Batch 57 upholds the award-winning style you’ve come to expect, crafted with a blend of peated and unpeated malt for a delicate balance of smoky notes. This release boasts a pale copper colour, […]
Introducing the Caribbean Rum Cask Special Release
Introducing the Caribbean Rum Cask Special Release. This very special batch has been matured in American oak Bourbon casks, then finished in freshly emptied Caribbean Rum casks. It is a beautiful dark golden colour, the nose is sweet and light, with just a hint of candy, pineapple, and rum. This will entice you to sip […]
The Tasmanian Whisky Week 2023 special release!
In time for one of the biggest weeks of the year we introduce the Launceston Distillery Special Release for Tasmanian Whisky Week 2023 – the Port/Rum cask finish! You might wonder, how can it be both a Port and a Rum cask? A few years ago, our friends @transwoodcooperage created something special for us: a […]
