I purchased a bottle of The Tanist when I received a discount certificate for my Birthday in…read moreNovember 2020 for our home bar. It is the only single malt whiskey in the bar with another dozen spirits and liqueurs. We offer it to all our guests including all the other beverages in our home during social occasions. The three times that people have decided to drink The Tanist they have responded with positive comments about it's taste and quality plus on two occasions they were surprised that it was Australian made!

From the owner: Single Malt Whisky distillery on the Mornington Peninsula. Distillery Door open for Whisky tasting…read moreonly and full bottle purchases. Distillery tour and cheese and whisky tastings available Thur, Fri, Sat. Bookings required. Book online chiefsson.com.au/the-distillery/ or call us on 03 90130859. Whisky tastings any time no booking required.

We were visiting family in Melbourne and wanted to do a tasting. Elton was hilarious,…read moreknowledgeable, fun, and very kind. I highly recommend Elton.

Excellent gin tasting with delicious cheeses, breads and jam to compliment. Gin Favorites with…read moretonic was apple rhubarb, then Shiraz...

An unusual venue for a distillery but what a find. Once inside you are transported (no pun…read moreintended) away from Essendon airport to a world passionate about the craft of Whisky. Try the tasting flight for a great experience with a group of friends. Not a whisky drinker I can say the experience was fun, educational and friendly. The whisky aficionados amongst us (read: Whisky snobs) were 'unecpectedly impressed".

Did the gin masterclass. It was really great! Learned a lot about gin making and the history of the…read morebuilding/Melbourne. I also really enjoyed the drinks.

I've done the majority of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and, man, could the KY distilleries learn a…read morething or two from Starward about presentation! Starward is an easy 30 minute walk from the Yarra Promenade into a warehouse district reminiscent of Lexington, KY. It is set in a very spacious warehouse that allows for guests to see the stills while enjoying a drink at the bar. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays they offer a quick 50 minute tour of the distillery that includes a tasting of the Solera and Wine Cask whiskies for 10 AUD/person. Their whiskies are very unique and do not feel to just be an imitation of the peaty Scottish liquors. If you do not want to tour (or if you are convinced you need to try more drinks post tour), there is a bar with ample seating area. I'd suggest ordering their Tenth Anniversary whisky neat; it is very clean and tasty. Based off you preference from the tastings, you can pick from a good variety of mixed drinks. For Wine Cask fans, I would suggest their Brunswick Fizz which has the Wine Cask, vermouth, lemon, syrup, and egg white. Solera fans should try the Battle for NOLA which is a combination of their Solera, absinthe, and bitters. If you've met your maximum of whisky, they offer gin and some local beer and wine. The employees are all very kind and great conversationalists. If coming in the middle of the day, there are a few little cafes in the area that are open through lunch. Starward does offer some meat and cheese plates. Otherwise, plan to eat before heading over to the area. I cannot wait from them to break into the US market! Until now, stock up on some bottles for your trip home.