Joadja Distillery
ProHighlights
- Private seated tastings for groups of 8 to 16, hosted by the head distiller and running 60 to 90 minutes
- Single malt whisky made from barley grown on the property and water drawn from a spring in the valley
- Set among the ruins of an 1870s shale mining town in the Joadja Valley, with picnic space on the lawns
About Joadja Distillery
Joadja Distillery is a family-run spirits maker set inside an abandoned shale mining settlement from the 1870s, deep in the Joadja Valley. Valero and Elisa Jimenez, who also look after the historic town, started the distillery, drawing on the Scottish miners who once made their own grog in the valley. The focus is single malt whisky. The barley is grown on the property, the water comes from a spring in the escarpment, and the spirit is aged in ex-Oloroso and ex-Pedro Ximenez casks sourced from Spain. Gin, anise liqueur, rum, brandy and vermouth round out the range. For a team day or a social outing, the private Intimate tasting is a seated event for 8 to 16 guests, led by the head distiller and lasting 60 to 90 minutes. It opens with the story of the distillery and the old town, moves through a guided look at production, then settles in for small samples of roughly ten spirits and liqueurs. Tonic and soda are poured alongside the gins and liqueurs, and a casual spread of cheese, olives and nuts is served. Each guest goes home with a Joadja tasting glass. On weekends the cellar door also runs free walk-in tours and tastings, and visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and settle on the lawns. For a private group booking, send an enquiry with your numbers and date at least five working days ahead.
Inclusions & amenities
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Pricing
The Intimate tasting is $79 per person and covers about ten spirits and liqueurs, a guided distillery tour, nibbles, mixers and take-home glassware.
A minimum of 8 guests applies. Tailored packages are quoted on enquiry.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people do we need for a private tasting?
The private Intimate tasting needs at least 8 guests to book as a private group, and the distillery suggests it for groups of about 8 to 16 because it is a seated event.
What does the private group tasting cost and include?
Packages start at $59 per person for six 10mL samples. The $79 per person Intimate tasting adds 5mL samples of about ten products, a guided distillery tour, nibbles, mixers and a branded glass to keep.
How long does a private tasting run, and who hosts it?
Allow 60 to 90 minutes. The head distiller hosts the session, so there is time to ask questions and see more of how the whisky, gin and liqueurs are produced.
Is there food at the tasting?
An informal platter of cheese, olives and nuts is served during the Intimate tasting. On weekend visits guests are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch and set up under cover or on the grass.
Can we visit the historic Joadja town as well?
The historic site can only be entered on fully guided heritage tours, which are booked separately through Joadja Town. The distillery itself sits within the old settlement, so the setting comes with every tasting.
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Sarah
2 months ago
This came highly recommended and we absolutely loved every part of the experience! The staff were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and passionate, and the history of the area made the tour so interesting. We cannot tha…
Surman Naryal
3 months ago
We had an amazing experience their. The owner is very passionate and knowledgeable yet patient. I loved the distillery tour.
Nerine Cummins
5 months ago
Located at 1760 Joadja Road, Joadja, New South Wales, Australia 🇦🇺 This was a wonderful experience. Val, our guide was brilliant. He took us around on the trailer, especially fitted with seats and was towed on the back…
Candice Ashton
a year ago
Joadja Distillery is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in whisky, history, and heritage! The historic town tour was really interesting and definitely recommend doing this when visiting the area. We also enj…
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