Swiftcrest Distillery – Tours and Tastings 

Meeting at the front gate visitors travel to the top of our scenic hill where the team reveal the story of their off-grid living journey, talk about the land and the source of their granite filtered spring water. You may even meet some of their Highland X Texas Longhorns, kangaroos and deer along the way. You then meander down the gravel driveway that weaves through the eucalyptus trees to what, at first glance, looks like a humble tin shed. Surprising details begin to emerge, like sparkling chandeliers lighting long antique tables, beautifully set with handblown glassware. Perfectly arranged samples of their farm grown botanical's which give Swiftcrest’s gins their unique characters are offered for crushing and sniffing. Snugly mohair knee rugs are draped over elegant chairs for chillier days in the distillery. The tour includes the processes behind the making of Swiftcrest spirits and the meticulous restoration of the equipment we use. There’s a totally refurbished 130 year-old steam pump, a wood fired steam boiler and gleaming copper stills in which their high-quality spirits are created, steeped and infused. The tour concludes with a tasting of their range of artisanal spirits with bottles available to purchase and take home.

The Mini Distillery Tour and Tasting includes a brief introduction to the off grid distillery. You will then sit down and explore the range of Swiftcrest's artisanal spirits. They take you through a sensory experience of some of the botanicals used in the gin, at the end of the tour you are welcome to purchase a bottle or two to take home. For the mini distillery tour and tasting please allow approximately 45 minutes. Tours are limited to 10 people. Located on their 120 acre off grid farm, this distillery tour includes the processes behind the making of Swiftcrest spirits and the meticulous restoration of the equipment they use. There’s a totally refurbished 130 year-old steam pump, a wood fired steam boiler and gleaming copper stills in which their high-quality spirits are created, steeped and infused. In their humble tin shed, surprising details begin to emerge, like sparkling chandeliers lighting the long antique tables, beautifully set with handblown glassware. Snugly mohair knee rugs are draped over elegant chairs for chillier days in the distillery.

Our bespoke Tasting Pods have been designed to melt away the stress of the mundane. Decompress to the rustle of eucalyptus leaves and the soft calls of king parrots in the distance. Raise a toast to the slow moments that remind us how far we've come. Indulge in the rich tapestry of local flavours with our exquisite Local Harvest Grazing Board that celebrates the bounty of our region. Handcrafted with care and passion, this stunning spread showcases the finest locally sourced produce, providing a true taste of the area's diverse and seasonal offerings. Each Tasting Pod is equipped with it's own cocktail cart and Mini-Bar. Stocked with our artisanal spirits in 50ml bottles and Daylesford Hepburn Organic mixers, you can mix your own G&T's to your liking or try one of our famous Dutch Apple Pie Moonshine and Lemonades. Organic soft drinks and spring water is also available. If you loved that artisan cheese you tried, grab one to take home, the Mini-Bar is stocked full of local produce too! Perfect for simply savouring the goodness of local produce, this board is a testament to the richness and diversity of our region's gastronomic offerings. Taste the difference that local makes!