The Canberra Distillery
ProHighlights
- Private gin tastings and distillery tours for groups of 6 to 16, held in a classroom set among the stills and fermenters.
- A two-hour gin masterclass that works through six styles of gin and shows guests how to build their own G&T.
- An hour-long pairing of house spirits with handmade vegan chocolate fudge, made with a local chocolatier.
About The Canberra Distillery
The Canberra Distillery is a small-batch spirits maker working out of a warehouse on Dacre Street in Mitchell. Founder Tim Reardon and his team distil gin, whisky, rum, vodka and liqueurs on site, and the cellar door opens six days a week for walk-in tastings. For celebrations, the distillery hosts private groups in a dedicated classroom surrounded by stills, fermenters and botanicals. The 90-minute tour and tasting suits 6 to 16 guests, and a grazing platter can be arranged for the table. The two-hour gin masterclass, for 6 to 14 guests, moves through six styles of gin with the history behind each, then shows everyone how to put together a G&T to their own liking, with a cheese and dips platter from a local caterer. The shortest option is a one-hour spirits and chocolate pairing, where handmade vegan fudge is matched with house gins, liqueurs and whisky. It runs for 6 to 16 guests and slots easily into a wider day out around Canberra's drinks scene. The team names birthdays, hens parties, Christmas parties and corporate milestones among the groups it hosts, and says each experience can be adjusted to suit the people attending. The entry, classroom and bathroom are wheelchair accessible, dietary needs can be catered for with notice, and private events are arranged with the distillery team ahead of the date.
Inclusions & amenities
Activity type
Price range (per person)
Setting
Ages
Pricing
Distillery tour and gin tasting: $50 a head, 90 minutes, 6 to 16 guests. Gin masterclass: $70 a head, two hours, 6 to 14 guests.
Food
Beverages
Availability
What's Included
Frequently asked questions
How many people can join a private tasting?
The tour and tasting and the chocolate pairing each run for 6 to 16 guests. The two-hour gin masterclass takes 6 to 14 guests, so larger groups may need to choose one of the other options.
How much do the group experiences cost?
The spirits and chocolate pairing is $35 a head for one hour, the 90-minute tour and tasting is $50 a head, and the two-hour gin masterclass is $70 a head.
Is food included?
The gin masterclass comes with a cheese and dips platter, and a grazing platter can be arranged for the tour and tasting. The chocolate pairing includes handmade vegan fudge, and allergies can be catered for with advance notice.
Is the distillery accessible?
Yes. The entry, classroom and bathroom are wheelchair and mobility aid accessible, and staff can support guests with visual impairments and tailor the experience to the group.
When is the distillery open?
The cellar door trades from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday, and is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Private group dates are arranged with the team before the booking is confirmed.
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Suitable occasions
Rebecca Pfeiffer
4 months ago
These are some of my favorite gins! The classic is my go to for martinis but all of them are thoughtfully made. The staff is so knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend visiting here when in Canberra
Tara P
4 months ago
I just attended the G&T masterclass (20/6/26) and it was a great experience. I am someone that enjoys drinking them, but it was great learning about the different ones on offer that were popular. I enjoyed all of them fo…
Peter Briggs
5 months ago
I visited the Canberra Distillery's newly-renovated tasting room in Mitchell looking for a gift for Sydney friends. After tasting I settled on the excellent spiced rum, and coupled it with a couple of blocks of fudge and…
Thomas
6 months ago
Great experience at the Canberra Distillery. Nice selection of gins that are not your usual standard gins. The Rum and Whiskey’s were very nice too. Very knowledgeable staff as well. Worth a visit
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