Launceston Distillery

Launceston Distillery produce hand-crafted, small-batch whisky. Using traditional techniques and craftsmanship, Tasmanian malted barley and pure river water are combined to produce the finest quality single malt whisky. From grain to bottle everything happens under the roof of Hangar 17.

Head distiller Chris developed his love for brewing at Boas Brewery before becoming the founding distiller at Nant Distillery from 2008 to 2011. Chris and a dedicated team of friends then founded Launceston Distillery in his home town.

Launceston Distillerys process is based on a traditional double distillation technique. The wash still and spirit still are used in tandem, separating alcohols and other flavour compounds from the wash to produce new make spirit at 63.4%. Gentle heat is applied at crucial times to ensue the vapour enjoys plenty of copper contact. This promotes a lighter, fragrant spirit that compliments the silky oiliness small still typically provide.

The whisky is matured in a variety of European and American Oak casks, that have previously been used to mature bourbon, Apera (Australian style sherry) and Tawny (Australian style port). These carefully selected oak casks are made for Launceston Distillery by some of Australia’s best Coopers.