To save on high energy consumption from large chiller machines, we literally use the salt water from the ocean to cool our equipment during distillation. It’s a genius yet simple system, involving titanium heat exchange to convert the cool ocean water’s energy into an efficient and environmentally friendly cooling system. All made possible by the existing repurposed oyster hatchery infrastructure.

Our distillery uses heat recovery extensively. As simple as louver windows that cool the distillery with the ocean breeze or alternatively the radiating heat of the stills to warm it. As complex as using cold water in a heat exchange to cool the 100 degree waste water from the stills, which in turn converts the cold water into warm, ready for the next run.

Once our Tasmanian malted barley has been through the mash tun, the spent grain is then given to our local farmers to feed to their pigs and other livestock. “You make more whisky, I’ll buy more pigs.”

We're big supporters of the Great Southern Reef Foundation who advocate for and inspire people to become active stewards of Australia’s kelp forests, including those along the east coast of Tasmania.

We proudly donated $4800 from the auction of our bottle #01 to the Great Southern Reef Foundation.