King Island Distillery News

Tasmanian Whisky Week

Celebrating the achievements and craft of Tasmanian distillers, Tasmanian Whisky Week is a celebration of the numerous Tasmanian distilleries, their spirits and whisky.  

   Thirty distilleries, including Heidi Weitjens King Island Distillery, are attending a number of events during the first two weeks of August 2022.

   It is important to book your tickets early to attend a diverse and engaging consumer events, being held in the North and South of Tasmania.  

   The flagship event is The Tasmanian Spirit Showcase held at PW1, Hobart on Saturday 13th August 2022.  Meet distillers, taste spirits, purchase spirits and attend workshops.

   Every year, we can get together and share our story and passion for whisky and spirits with people from around the world.

   Tasmania is the whisky destination of Australia.

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World listening day
The point of world listening day is for us to heighten our awareness and realise the benefits to consciously practise better listening and understanding.
   Buddy is always listening out for the sounds around us, where we live, or at the beach. Even at the King Island Distillery, sometimes I can't even guess what he has heard.  Maybe it's just me always talking about how hh♡ loves distilling the handcrafted spirits of King Island, Tasmania, with love, that is interesting listening ;-).      
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King Island Gin Collaboration

A proud local and I love our premium products and passionate people. In so many ways King Island has, and, highlights quality with all that we produce.

King Island Distillery hh♡ Native Gin - cured salmon, made and gifted by Ian.

Stokes Point Cheddar Cheese - slices, from Claire King Island Dairy.

Native King Island Saltbush leaves - garnish, grown by Heidi.

A very welcome surprise, gifted an array of King Island taste sensations. A superb snack, all products made on King Island, by locals proud of our brand.

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Native
Making a difference to the King Island beaches and coastline planting hh♡ regenerated native plants with the help of King Island Distillery customers.
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Bella Chella, Soda and Ice Cream Day
Bella Chella naturally works to compliment Soda and Ice cream day. Held Nationally on the 20th June in the USA, so hence my GINspiration for a delightful dessert  hh♡ Bella soda recipe  30ml King Island Distillery Bella Chella Limoncello 30ml...
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