Location
Our distillery is built on the banks of the River Derwent (timtumili minanya), in the small rural town of Dromedary. Dromedary is half an hour from Hobart and only a short drive from the heritage town of New Norfolk. It is nestled between Mount Dromedary and the Dromedary Forest Reserve. Mount Dromedary received its name from Captain John Hayes in 1794. As Captain Hayes sailed up the Derwent River, the ridge of the mountain reminded him of the back of a dromedary camel.
Climate
During the cooler months our distillery is covered in a thick sea fog each morning, this is known locally as The Bridgewater Jerry. The Jerry stretches along the River Derwent. The Jerry forms at night during the cooler months when cold air comes down from the surrounding hills and collects in the Derwent Valley.
Our climate is oceanic, with cooler, rainy winters and temperate summers. These unique weather conditions create the perfect location for single malt whisky maturation.
Stills
Our distillery is home to two copper pot stills. One 500L capacity still and another smaller 50L capacity still. We specially selected a very unique tall copper pot design to create light and delicate new make spirit. The line arm has been extended to a total length of 2.4m increasing copper contact and further refining the final spirit.
“And they hae taen his very heart's blood,
And drank it round and round;
And still the more and more they drank,
Their joy did more abound”
— Rabbi Burns, John Barleycorn