Technical Distilling Tour
30 pax (MAX)
Cost: included
The Wednesday technical tour which is focused on distilling and is part of the distilling stream for the day.
13:00 – 15:15
Technical Tour : Maguire and Co Distillery
Establishing a Greenfields site at scale
Patrick Maguire
Maguire & Co. Bottlers and Distillers is a Hobart-based whisky venture founded by Patrick Maguire, a pioneer in the Australian whisky industry and former head distiller at Sullivans Cove Distillery. The company focuses on curating regional bottlings from Tasmania and mainland Australia while their own single malt whisky matures. The distillery, located near Cambridge, is designed to produce up to 350,000 litres of single malt spirit annually, with plans to source barley from an adjacent farm. Maguire & Co. aims to contribute to the Australian whisky category by increasing production volume and establishing a distinctive presence in both domestic and international markets.
Technical Tour : Maguire and Co Distillery
Establishing a Greenfields site at scale
Patrick Maguire
Maguire & Co. Bottlers and Distillers is a Hobart-based whisky venture founded by Patrick Maguire, a pioneer in the Australian whisky industry and former head distiller at Sullivans Cove Distillery. The company focuses on curating regional bottlings from Tasmania and mainland Australia while their own single malt whisky matures. The distillery, located near Cambridge, is designed to produce up to 350,000 litres of single malt spirit annually, with plans to source barley from an adjacent farm. Maguire & Co. aims to contribute to the Australian whisky category by increasing production volume and establishing a distinctive presence in both domestic and international markets.
15:30 - 17:30
Technical Tour: Sullivans Cove
Scaling distilleries to take opportunity in the market.
Heather Tillott and Ash Pryor
Sullivans Cove Distillery, located in Hobart, Tasmania, is one of Australia's most celebrated whisky distilleries. Established in 1994, it has earned an international reputation for producing premium single malt whiskies using traditional methods. Renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship, the distillery ages its whisky in locally-sourced barrels, often made of French or American oak, and draws water from Tasmania's pristine natural sources. In 2014, its French Oak Cask variety was named the "World's Best Single Malt" at the World Whiskies Awards, catapulting it into global prominence. Visitors to the distillery can enjoy guided tours and tastings, gaining insight into the artistry behind some of the world’s finest whiskies.
Technical Tour: Sullivans Cove
Scaling distilleries to take opportunity in the market.
Heather Tillott and Ash Pryor
Sullivans Cove Distillery, located in Hobart, Tasmania, is one of Australia's most celebrated whisky distilleries. Established in 1994, it has earned an international reputation for producing premium single malt whiskies using traditional methods. Renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship, the distillery ages its whisky in locally-sourced barrels, often made of French or American oak, and draws water from Tasmania's pristine natural sources. In 2014, its French Oak Cask variety was named the "World's Best Single Malt" at the World Whiskies Awards, catapulting it into global prominence. Visitors to the distillery can enjoy guided tours and tastings, gaining insight into the artistry behind some of the world’s finest whiskies.
