FLEURIEU DISTILLERY
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The Fleurieu Peninsula proudly weathers the wild southern ocean. In the lee of the mount lofty ranges, the fleurieu coast extends from the sandy surf beaches of coorong to the windswept rugged clifftops of the cape. Situated on the waters edge in the river port of goolwa is our distillery. It is here the whisky develops expressive maple and vanilla oak overtones mixed with spicy sea-air aromas. These elegantly combine to create a smooth bodied character that comes only from maturation on the southern coast.
Come visit us….Travel the winding roads of the Fleurieu.
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The play of silver stainless steel shine against the exquisite copper glow of this hybrid still has enabled it to take centre stage @fleurieudistillery
The final pieces have been secured and soon it will begin its own soliloquy in spirit to a waiting audience.
Our thanks to Mark Burns and the whole team @burnswelding for the enormous care that has been taken from planning to fabrication and delivery. The #attentiontodetail in every aspect has been outstanding. Proudly #australianmade 👌
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Fronti casks, coming soon!
Posted @withregram • @wordstowhisky How much do you enjoy a puzzle?
This 3D stainless steel and copper one commanded the attention of all three Distillers and was a delight to view on completion.
Thank you, Mark Burns @burnswelding from all of us @fleurieudistillery for the shiniest puzzle ever ❤️❤️❤️
#australianmade #supportaustralia #supportlocalbusiness #firstclasswelder #attentiontodetail #columnstill #ginstill #australiandistillers #australianwomenindistilling #distillerylife
How much do you enjoy a puzzle?
This 3D stainless steel and copper one commanded the attention of all three Distillers and was a delight to view on completion.
Thank you, Mark Burns @burnswelding from all of us @fleurieudistillery for the shiniest puzzle ever ❤️❤️❤️
#australianmade #supportaustralia #supportlocalbusiness #firstclasswelder #attentiontodetail #columnstill #ginstill #australiandistillers #australianwomenindistilling #distillerylife
Australian craftsmanship at its best @burnswelding 🙌
Posted @withregram • @wordstowhisky Good things come in small packages!
Our tiniest copper pot still in the distillery was beautifully positioned on its own ‘stage’ - a custom made stainless steel table crafted by Mark Burns @burnswelding
Aptly named Baird, this tiny storyteller will begin to reveal a new spirited venture in the coming months.
#australianmade #supportaustralia #supportlocalbusiness #firstclasswelder #attentiontodetail #columnstill #ginstill #australiandistillers #australianwomenindistilling #distillerylife
The final instalment of the trilogy ...
Good things come in small packages!
Our tiniest copper pot still in the distillery was beautifully positioned on its own ‘stage’ - a custom made stainless steel table crafted by Mark Burns @burnswelding
Aptly named Baird, this tiny storyteller will begin to reveal a new spirited venture in the coming months.
#australianmade #supportaustralia #supportlocalbusiness #firstclasswelder #attentiontodetail #columnstill #ginstill #australiandistillers #australianwomenindistilling #distillerylife
Posted @withregram • @wordstowhisky Delivery day!
After spending weeks in planning the still design with Mark Burns, you can imagine the level of anticipation in finally being able to unwrap this pallet from the team @burnswelding
Thanks for all your work Mark in taking our ideas and making them a reality!
#australianmade #supportaustralia #supportlocalbusiness #firstclasswelder #attentiontodetail #columnstill #ginstill #australiandistillers #australianwomenindistilling #distillerylife
Delivery day!
After spending weeks in planning the still design with Mark Burns, you can imagine the level of anticipation in finally being able to unwrap this pallet from the team @burnswelding
Thanks for all your work Mark in taking our ideas and making them a reality!
#australianmade #supportaustralia #supportlocalbusiness #firstclasswelder #attentiontodetail #columnstill #ginstill #australiandistillers #australianwomenindistilling #distillerylife
Beautiful still fabrication!
Posted @withregram • @wordstowhisky Initial still plans can look very simplistic, but these ideas on paper were brought to life when working in collaboration with the craftsman from @burnswelding
Mark, you and your team have our utmost admiration and gratitude for exceeding our expectations and creating two gorgeous stills for the new venture beginning at Fleurieu Distillery.
#australianmade #supportaustralia #supportlocalbusiness #firstclasswelder #attentiontodetail #columnstill #ginstill #australiandistillers #australianwomenindistilling #distillerylife
Initial still plans can look very simplistic, but these ideas on paper were brought to life when working in collaboration with the craftsman from @burnswelding
Mark, you and your team have our utmost admiration and gratitude for exceeding our expectations and creating two gorgeous stills for the new venture beginning at Fleurieu Distillery.
#australianmade #supportaustralia #supportlocalbusiness #firstclasswelder #attentiontodetail #columnstill #ginstill #australiandistillers #australianwomenindistilling #distillerylife
Collab #2 with our dear friends at Black Gate Distillery. Get on board!
Thanks @ozwhiskyreview for the article on our distillery in our maritime town of Goolwa😊
For those who love whisky and the stories behind the scenes, Oz Whisky Review’s independent journalism provides a big picture view and insights into the growing whisky industry in Australia and the diversity of what is being produced. Thanks again for the high quality articles and reviews.
Posted @withregram • @ozwhiskyreview Since their first release in 2016, the whiskies from Fleurieu Distillery in South Australia have been championed by whisky fans for their boldness and complexity. Located in Goolwa, between the mouth of the Murray and the windswept coast of the Southern Ocean, Fleurieu is owned and operated by Gareth and Angela Andrews, who quietly and consistently produce some of Australia’s most distinctive single malts.
But what’s the backstory to Fleurieu (recall the Steam Exchange Brewery)? Which single malt most inspired them (think 'sound of Islay')? And how does Fleurieu’s seaside location influence the way their whisky matures and tastes? Find out in our latest distillery profile. Link in bio. 📷 Golotta Photography
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Medal delivery day @fleurieudistillery 🤩
Earlier this year all three Fleurieu Single Malts entered into the American Distilling Institute Awards won medals. Today they finally arrived in the post!
Signal to Noise - Gold Medal
Cartoon Lurve - Gold Medal
Moon River - Bronze Medal
There’s no better time to travel the winding roads of the Fleurieu and indulge in one of these award winning whiskies in the heart of the river port of Goolwa
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Woohoo 🙌 Our first ‘face to face’ event for 2020! Counting down the days for some grain and grape banter and high spirited fun @hainsco with @stagnesbrandy
Can’t wait to see you there! Ticketing info @hainsco below...
Posted @withregram • @hainsco We're pitting 2 amazing, local distilleries against each other @fleurieudistillery & @stagnesbrandy in our Grain vs Grape event! Will grains burst grapes bubble, or will grape turn grains to grist!? Find out and help us vote! Tickets live on our website www.hainsco.com.au
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A good run overnight. Now for the cleanup!
Boortmalt - because there’s a little bit of Swedish Chef in all distillers.
Boort Boort Boort Boort!
Love that you feel you are exactly where you belong professionally @ajoelessordinary To have one of our whiskies as a celebratory dram to this is really special 🥰
Posted @withregram • @ajoelessordinary Homecoming
Today, I had the honour of presenting the Emergency Medicine Grand Round presentation at my new hospital. During this presentation, I told several stories about my life thus far as a toxicologist. To hear from respected colleagues that it was the best presentation I had ever given, was a true honour. After a long search of the soul, I felt that I was finally home.
So it seemed the right time to talk about one of my favorite whiskies to date. Cartoon Lurve, is the combination of peated malt, tawny and apera casks from Fleurieu Distillery. Having won a gold medal at the 2020 American Distilling Institute Awards, it is a prime example of how fortified wine and peat can work together in perfect harmony.
Served in a Denver and Liely Gin Glass, it worked really nicely to bring out some lovely aromas.
Colour: Liquid honey, Apple Box, in fact
Nose: Sweet, earthy peat with a hint of peat comprising of burnt leaves, iodine, salt and coffee greet you on first pass. On your return, there’s a lovely mix of caramel saltwater taffy, mixed berry jam and sea spray are allowed to step to the front by the peat. It’s at this point, your palate beckons for a taste
Palate: At 52%, the entry is rich and viscous, no burn whatsoever, it envelops your whole mouth as you ride the waves of sweet toffee, salt, plum, plum jam and that wonderful complex peat note. It’s so well-integrated, I’ve enjoyed every drop thus far
Finish: As for all the Fleurieus I’ve had, long, warming and lingers to a close of that plum note with a twang of briny peat
Frontrunner for my whisky of 2020- check it out- www.fleurieudistillery.com.au
Till next time! -JRo 🥃❤️ #2020 #bestdecadeever #whisky #whiskey #bourbon #rye #scotch #whiskylover #fleurieu #thinklocaldrinklocal #australiasfirstbourbonsteward
Barrels of Gratitude #13
As this is our 13th and final post on Barrels of Gratitude, it seems fitting to introduce and end with Ben McHugh.
It is like coming full circle... Ben has been there before we opened officially to the public and will very likely still be here when we have collapsed with exhaustion. That's how reliable he is!
In all likelihood you will never meet Ben McHugh. He is though, one of the key people in the running list of any brew day. We love you Ben!
While dedicated hospitality workers in whisky bars are clocking off in the darkest coldest part of mornings, Ben is prepping for the day's first milking run. He's bringing in cows into the milking yard and looking at the day ahead and working collaboratively in managing other farming interests with family. For over 15 years without fail, Ben has delivered empty grain bins to us as a brewery and distillery. At the end of brew days he then collects grain filled bins and has carted thousands of tons of barley to feed some very happy cows.
Thank you Ben and the McHugh family for on the ground support in a very real way. Your support in every way has enabled us to aim high.
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What is whisky without those who bring us together and challenge us.
Craig Daniels
Craig recognises ‘things’ before their time and has been at the forefront of malt whisky appreciation in Australia.
As a craft brewery metamorphosising into a fledgling single malt whisky distillery, who else would you turn to for advice and quality control? As a multiple Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship winner, who better to help work your way through your first releases?
It was Craig, who spotted that our “River’s End” bottling was going to create ripples... and it did... all the way to Gold Medal, Best of Category, and trophy for Champion International Whisky at the 2018 American Distilling Institute Awards.
Craig Daniels, this barrel is named after you to recognise all you have done in encouraging us as distillers.
Craig's passion for whisky and developing conversation around it has led to a thriving community within Adelaide and across the nation. His history and influence on the whisky scene in Australia is far too long to be listed here, but in this barrel we recognise his contribution to our success as a regional South Australian distillery. Sliante
Nicholas Yui
By our estimation Nick has a photographic record of pretty much our entire production process. And there’s not a lot of people you would allow to do that... Nick is quiet, reflective, observant, and specific... and challenging. A visit from Nicholas is a time to stop and listen.
For us, Nick has a ‘front-up’ palate, nosing an array of subtleties, where Gareth definitely has a ‘back-driven’ palate, taste, mouthfeel, retro-nasal. The conversation volleys between them on what could be found in a variety of drams was a game, set and match that a whisky Wimbledon would be proud of! A visit from Nick for us is a sheer delight.
Nick would also bring us malts from all over the world for us to assess and compare. A visit from Nick was a lesson, nay, dare we say a masterclass. It lead to reflection on incremental change to improve in a measured way.
Nicholas, while your work takes you far away, for you our doors are always open.
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