Backwoods Distilling Co

Handcrafted Australian Spirits. Made to Sip, Savour and Share.

Backwoods Distilling Co. is an independent, craft distillery located in the Victorian High Country region. Established in 2017, the distillery produces handcrafted batches of single malt and rye whisky, alongside a range of gins that highlight native botanicals. With their first whiskies released in 2020, Backwoods have already picked up several prestigious awards, collecting medals at the World Whiskies, London Spirits, and Australian Distilled Spirits Awards. With an ethos of using 100% Australian grains, local casks and native botanicals, Backwoods is proving to be one of Australia’s best small producers of local, artisan spirits.
Reach out to Backwoods Distilling Co.
contact details
Address: 6 Turntable Lane Yackandandah VIC 3749

Phone: 0430228025

Email: hello@backwoodsdistilling.com.au

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Spirits by Backwoods Distilling Co
Whisky

Single Malt Whisky

Discover our Australian Single Malt Whisky, honoured with the title of Best Single Malt Whisky at the 2022 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards. Handcrafted from a blend of three varieties of premium Australian malted barley, this whisky is aged in high-quality Australian corn whisky barrels.

Rye Whisky

Experience the unparalleled taste of our distinctive Australian Rye Whisky, meticulously crafted with a harmonious blend of heritage rye grain, winter wheat, malted barley, and chocolate malt. Aged to perfection for four years in an ex-Shiraz barrel, this whisky boasts a flavour profile that is both captivating and complex.

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