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Here at Bass & Flinders Distillery we always have exciting, new experiences to share our passion for local, handcrafted spirits with you.
Calling all gin and brandy lovers...Round up your friends and join in the fun at our Distillery Door.

Get ready to celebrate
It's our 15th Anniversary!

Mark your calendars because Bass & Flinders Distillery is throwing the ultimate birthday bash.

Get ready for a sun-soaked celebration like no other! On October 19th, we’re pulling out all the stops to celebrate 15 fantastic years at Bass & Flinders Distillery, and you’re invited!

  • Cocktails: Exclusive Anniversary cocktails on the mix
  • Live music: feel the rhythm with live music by Mijo
  • Food truck: everybody's favourite, Krispy's Burgers
  • Grazing platters, gin paddles and more!

Cocktails, food & music, old friends, new faces, and everyone in between. This isn’t just another event - it’s our birthday party and we want YOU to be part of the fun! Grab your friends and family, and let’s make this celebration one for the books!
BOOK NOW to secure your spot and be part of this amazing milestone!

Bass & Flinders Distillery 15 years birthday celebration
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OYSTER FEST 2024

In celebration of our Oyster Shell Gin, we're thrilled to announce the return of our Oyster Fest on 5-6th Oct - this weekend!

What could be better than pairing our exquisite gin with freshly shucked oysters? How about adding live music and delicious food truck vans?

Join us for an afternoon of sun-soaked fun, sipping on our signature cocktails or trying out our iconic paddles?

And don't forget, any bottle purchase of Oyster Shell gin also gets a FREE 1/2 dozen oysters redeemable at our distillery door...See you there!

2024 Limited Edition
Oyster Shell Gin

Our Oyster Shell Gin is back by popular demand – and this batch of gin is looking fresher, tastier, creamier and with more minerality than ever!🍸

But wait...there's more! Any purchase of our new 2024 Limited Edition Oyster Shell Gin will get 1/2 dozen oysters FREE redeemable in Distillery Door. and valid right up until 31st October 2024. Book your table NOW for this fantastic deal, but only for a hot minute and only while stocks last!

Elevate your original recipe
NEW - Graduate Gin Masterclass

Ready to take your gin mastery to the next level?

Our Graduate Gin Masterclass is your chance to revisit your original recipe and enhance it with new flavours and techniques. For our Gin Graduates amongst us, this experience is tailored exclusively for those who have already completed our initial Gin Masterclass—consider it your "graduation" to the next level of gin-excellence!

Start with your original creation and refine it by experimenting with fresh botanicals like Yuzu, Pink Grapefruit, or a classic Cubeb Pepper gin spice. Curious about adding a splash of colour? Now you can give your gin a purple hue or a pink blush.

Plus, we’ll guide you through the art of pairing your gin with the perfect tonic, elevating your tasting experience and gin knowledge even further.

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Book your Christmas Party!

Can you believe it's already July? Hard to fathom we're approaching the final stretch of 2024 and it's time to start planning your end-of-year celebrations!

As we gear up for the festive season, let us take care of all your party needs. Tucked away in Dromana's hinterland, our unique venue offers the perfect backdrop for all your festivities. 

Mornington Peninsula's premier Gin Masterclass, a first rate team-building experience that's both interactive and morale-boosting. Exclusive tasting events, Gin high tea'scocktail masterclasses or gift ideas. Let's create lasting memories for your team and carry those good vibes into 2025 together.

Book today to receive a grazing platter or cocktail upgrade. Finish your day with a bang...a cocktail mixed by the best, to keep the vibes going!

Bass & Flinders Distillery XO australian fine brandy in bottle and brandy old fashioned cocktail in crystal glass in front of australian gum leaves
NEW: Limited release
XO Australian Fine Brandy

This XO brandy release is more than just a brandy; it’s a celebration of our journey—one that began in 2009 with a commitment to creating spirits that embody the true essence of ‘eau de vie’ - the Water of Life.

This is a brandy for the ages - rich, complex, and deeply rooted in our history. It’s a beautiful dance between old-world French techniques and the vibrant spirit of Australian winemaking, resulting in a brandy that is both sophisticated and distinctly Australian.

With every sip, you’ll taste the legacy of the Klintworth family, a legacy that we're so proud to share with you. Here’s to the next 15 years of crafting spirits that warm the soul and celebrate the beauty of life.

Interview with our Head Distiller, Holly
Drinks Adventures Podcast

Check out this great little Drinks Adventures Podcast from James Atkinson talking with Holly Klintworth about her six-week internship in Cognac, France supported by a Churchill Fellowship.

So proud of our Managing Director and Head Distiller Holly, who spent 6 weeks in Cognac, France on an internship building on her vast knowledge of brandy production from the some of the great distillers in the world. An incredible experience working with cognac producers large and small, and importantly all the incredible knowledge – much of which spans generations - that has been imparted in her quest to reignite Australia’s love affair with brandy.

MELBOURNE design awards 2023
GOLD MEDAL WIN FOR OUR NEW LOOK

We proudly received a GOLD medal for our new packaging design at the Melbourne Design Awards for 2023.

This prestigious award for Graphic Design - Three Dimensional, celebrates creative and innovative design.

We partnered with The Edison Agency to help transform our brand’s identity and showcase to the world what makes our small-batched spirits so uniquely different. Inspired by traditional French distillation methods and the surrounding Mornington Peninsula hinterland – the design brings to life our innovative spirit and passion for creating artisan spirits.

Try our new tasty eats menu
New Food Menu

Visit us to sample our exciting new warm gourmet sandwich range. Choose from

  • Bass & Flinders Reuben - lashings of corned beef, swiss cheese & sauerkraut between local Millers Artisan Bread
  • Meatball sub - Juicy tender pork & fennel meatballs, with rich napoli sauce, shaved parmesan & rocket garnish
  • Roast Beef Roll - Thinly sliced rare roast beef with seeded mustard served with a side of rich thick gravy on freshly baked Turkish Bread

Perfect with a G&T or one of our delicious signature cocktails.

Bass and Flinders Distillery Reuben Sandwich New Food Menu Distillery Door
Bass & Flinders Distillery President Distillers Association making eau de vie
Our head distiller, Managing director
president elect of the australian distillers association, Holly Klintworth

Today the Australian Distillers Association elected its first female President, our Managing Director and Head Distiller Holly Klintworth!

Holly takes on the role as ADA President following 8 years with Stu Gregor, Four Pillars Co-Founder at the helm.

The team here at Bass & Flinders are so proud of Holly's achievement which is recognition of all her passion and hard work in the distilling industry. 

Learn more about our amazing Head Distiller and Managing Director, Holly.

Bass & Flinders Distillery Mornington Peninsula Gin Masterclass experience

EVERY WEEK

GIN MASTERCLASS $175pp

We offer one of the most unique Gin Masterclasses in Australia where you have an opportunity to create your very own bespoke gin.

Our resident Gin Expert will walk you through the perilous yet fascinating history of gin, the gin distillation process along with the tricks and techniques required to create the perfect gin recipe. Also included in the experience is a cheese platter and G&T, and following the class each guest leaves with a 500ml bottle of their own signature gin blend.

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