Chief's Son Distillery
ProHighlights
- Guided tour of the still house and barrel warehouse with the head distiller
- Fill your own 100ml bottle of whisky straight from the cask
- Tasting flights of four single malts from $10 per person in the tasting room
About Chief's Son Distillery
Chief's Son Distillery is a family-owned whisky maker in Somerville producing 100% Australian single malt from malted barley. It works in small batches on a fully manual system, maturing the spirit in casks that once held tawny, Apera, red wine and bourbon. The Distillery Tour is led by the head distiller and runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. It follows the whisky from malt to maturation with a walk through the barrel warehouse, then four single malts to taste and a 100ml bottle you fill yourself straight from a cask. The head distiller pitches each tasting to how much your group already knows about whisky. Booking the tour with cheese adds a curated cheeseboard for $89 per person, against $75 for the standard tour. Tours take two to twelve guests at 11am on selected Fridays and Saturdays, and other days or times can be requested by enquiry. If time is short, the tasting room pours guided flights of four whiskies at $10, $15 or $20 per person depending on the range. Bookings take priority over walk-ins. Tasting experiences for corporate and private events are arranged on enquiry.
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Pricing
Guided tastings of four whiskies are $10, $15 or $20 per person. Corporate and private event tastings are quoted on enquiry.
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What's Included
Frequently asked questions
How much is a distillery tour?
The standard Distillery Tour is $75 per person, or $89 per person with a cheese platter. Both include four whiskies to taste and a 100ml bottle filled from the barrel.
How many people can join a tour?
Tours need at least two guests and take up to twelve, so a small birthday or work group fits in one booking. Bookings are essential for every tour.
Is there an age limit?
Yes, everyone on a tour must be 18 or over and may be asked for photo ID. Gluten-free requirements can be catered for when advised ahead.
When do tours run and how long are they?
Tours start at 11am on selected Fridays and Saturdays and last 1 hour 40 minutes. Send an enquiry to ask about another day or time for your group.
Can we just do a whisky tasting?
Yes. The tasting room offers guided flights of four whiskies – the core range at $10, cask or specialty whiskies at $15 and the distiller's choice at $20 per person – and bookings are preferred.
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Daniel Galea
2 months ago
Ordering from Chief’s Son was effortless, and my delivery arrived quickly in packaging so well-presented it was almost display‑worthy — though it certainly didn’t stay unopened for long. The Tawny was sweet, delightful,…
Trish Mom
3 months ago
Beautiful little distillery. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. For a newbie to whiskey I enjoyed the tasting, their coffee whisky was delicious
Melissa Burns
7 months ago
We had such a great experience. I’m not usually a whiskey drinker, but I was genuinely surprised by the quality — incredibly smooth. I really loved hearing their story and seeing the passion behind what they do. We learn…
Georgie Maree
9 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chief’s Son Distillery, Somerville We visited Chief’s Son in Somerville expecting a large, commercial-style distillery, but what we found was something far more special! The space is intimate, warm, and beautifull…
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