At McLaren Vale Distillery, our whisky is shaped by both tradition and innovation. We use wet-fill cask maturation, filling barrels still carrying the essence of wine, allowing the spirit to soak up rich, layered flavours. The Mediterranean climate, with warm sun and cooling sea breezes, accelerates maturation, giving our whisky depth and character faster than cooler regions. Each wine cask leaves its own mark — Shiraz casks bring berry-spice notes, while fortified barrels add warmth and sweetness. From grape to grain, every stage of our distilling process is handled with care, combining heritage techniques with modern precision, while sustainable practices honour the land and preserve McLaren Vale for generations to come.

Our process begins in the vineyard and continues through every stage of distillation. From grape to grain, we tend the raw ingredients with care, combining traditional techniques with precision at fermentation, distillation, and maturation. Every step ensures that our spirits carry both the family’s heritage and the terroir of the region.

Sustainability guides everything we do. We recycle heat, reuse water where possible, and repurpose spent wine barrels, honouring the land that has nurtured six generations of our family. This approach allows us to craft world-class spirits while respecting the environment and preserving McLaren Vale for generations to come.

At McLaren Vale Distillery, collaboration is at the heart of our craft. We are privileged to be custodians of fortified wine collections from winemakers past, with barrels dating back to 1947. Preserving these wines allows us to honour their history and legacy while using them to create spirits of true provenance. Each cask carries a story of the land, the climate, and generations of winemaking. By blending this heritage with our own craft, we create products that celebrate McLaren Vale’s rich history and the enduring artistry of fortified wines.