
King Island Distillery
Food and Drink Currie, King Island, Tasmania
Heidi Weitjens is a proud artisan distiller of Spirits in her Distillery, using the finest ingredients to handcraft award-winning products. Researching and learning this art is always ongoing. Since Bill & Lyn Lark introduced Heidi Weitjens to an Industry with such positive Spirits, it was time to start making a dream come true.
In May 2013 the journey began inspired by Native Botanicals of King Island. Commencing the deep-dive into planning the business, securing a domain www.kingislanddistillery.com A Facebook business page, buying equipment, plus all the permits, approvals and licenses to operate Heidi’s Sole Trader Company King Island Distillery Pty Ltd.
Six years in design and development, a Silver Medal at the 2020 Australian Gin Awards for King Island’s 1st Gin suggests Heidi is onto a winning recipe in her search for the most authentic flavours and fulfilling capturing the taste of handcrafted King Island Spirit in a bottle.
Take a Tour and a Dram with the Distiller at Heidi’s Distillery, 7 minutes from the Currie Airport and next door to Ocean Dunes Golf Links.
Boutique batches of Native Gin, Barrel Aged Gin, Ruby Grapefruit Vodka, 40°S Oak rested Vodka and Bella Chella Limoncello, all lovingly made by hand.
All Spirits are available from Distillery Cellar door on Racecourse Road, also our online shop and stockists.
Facilities
Internet Access
Broadband Internet Access Free WifiCuisine Types
Australian Beverage Classic Australian Cocktails Degustation Liqueur Modern Australian Pub Seasonal Local Produce Tasting Flight Wine Wine BarLicensing
Fully licensed, No BYODisabled Assistance
Disabled access availableAccreditation
Australian Tourism Accreditation COVID Clean Practicing Business COVID Safe Sustainable Tourism Accreditation