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Symbolising the urge to explore uncharted territory, two famous Australian explorers, George Bass and Matthew Flinders have served as the inspiration behind the unique Bass and Flinders Distillery business on Red Hill.
Bass and Flinders Distillery was founded in 2009 by Wayne Klintworth and Bob Laing. During that year the business partners investigated the Mornington Peninsula and discovered many wineries but no distilleries. They saw this as an opportunity and created an artisanal distillery for the production of grape based spirits and liqueurs.
In order to achieve their goals Bob and Wayne enlisted the assistance of a master Cognac distiller to mentor them in the art of distillation. They have also forged contacts with artisanal distilleries in Cognac and Normandy, France. Wayne and Bob share a passion to produce unique products and aim to produce an Australian aged spirit that is distinctive and comparable with the best products from France. Their objective is to launch this aged spirit product in early 2015.
The heart of the Bass and Flinders Distillery is the 300 litre French designed Alembic style still. The small batch sizes and double distillation techniques produce the high quality grape spirit required to mature and age in specially commissioned French oak barrels.
Bass and Flinders Distillery also offer a distinct range of other grape spirit based products, including gins, vodkas, grappa, limoncello and crema di limoncello.
Bass and Flinders Distillery offer visitors a different tasting experience that complements the area's wine-tasting options. They have a cellar door and you can visit for tastings and purchases on the weekends and public holidays. Tours of the distillery can be arranged by appointment and Gin Master Classes are also conducted every month.
