5 most popular places to taste spirits and liqueurs in Hunter Valley
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Hunter Valley is where you can genuinely hunt for spirits and liquors, and this place will spoil you with a plethora of options. So, if you are an oenophile or even an amateur wine lover, you can choose from an array of Hunter Valley wine tours offered by many tour operators and agents in Sydney.
However, in this blog, we have presented you with our (https://www.huntervalley.tours/) favourite spirit and liquor tasting venues in this region. All these places are hand-picked by us, and we can vouch that leave will leave you craving more.
Let’s the savouring begin!
Taste Copperwave Gin at Hunter Valley Distillery
Hunter Distillery is undoubtedly our first preference. You can never go wrong with wine and other liquor tasting with Hunter Distillery. Also, it is the only certified organic distillery in this wine region of NSW.
Indulge yourself in the aroma and taste of top-shelf spirits, including vodkas, gin, Schnapps, Liqueurs, and their award-winning COPPERWAVE DISTILLED GIN. This place uses time-tested methods pairing it with modern technologies to ensure utmost quality control.
Keep in mind that no open alcohol is allowed in this cellar door. Therefore, pre-booking is essential, and group tastings are also available with a maximum group size of 10 people.
Location: Pokolbin
Open days: All the 7 days
Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm
Tasting fees: $5.00 per person- Refundable if you purchase any Hunter Distillery-made product at the time of tasting.
Sip handcrafted Vodka at Small Mouth
Small Mouth Vodka stands as our second-best choice to taste and buy gins, shimmering vodkas, and other spirits. It is a family-run place and remains open all 7 days of the week. What is most appealing about this place is that their products are hand-made and smooth enough to attract even non-vodka and non-gin drinkers.
So, if you want a refreshing twist to your staple spirit options, Small Mouth Vodka is the right place for you. Remember, they offer 100% Australian spirits!
Location: Hunter Valley Shopping Village, Pokolbin
Open days: All the 7 days
Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm
Order a Mocha vodka at Pokolbin Distillery
Pokolbin Distillery is considered the “Spirit of Pokolbin.” This humble distillery boasts its hand-made methods of producing small- batches of spirits in copper pot stills. In their products, you find the inspiration of the family’s Polish legacy and Australia’s natural botanicals.
You can try their range of vodkas, gins, and liqueurs to ignite your soul and body.
Undertake an individual tasting session, as the distillery’s staff will guide you through the process.
Also, when here, do not forget to see the distillery’s outstanding mural arts.
Location: Broke Road, Pokolbin
Open days: Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Opening Hours: Monday- 11am- 4pm
Friday- 11am- 5pm
Saturday- 10am- 5pm
Sunday- 10am- 5pm
Note: – Bookings outside these times is by appointment only.
Tasting fees: $10.00 per person
Meet a mixologist at KissOfire
Located in the idyllic setting of the Hunter Valley, KissOfire is a family-run place. Keep in mind that this place is not a traditional vineyard or cellar door; still, it offers tasting sessions in a unique atmosphere.
This place offers an array of flavours using their iconic butterscotch and adding only fresh ingredients for both chili and non- chili lovers. When here, do not forget to try their award-winning chili liqueur, the best in the town.
If you are looking to book for a group of 8 people or more, we suggest you book in advance to get a high level of service.
Location: Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village
Open days: All the 7 days (Except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day)
Opening Hours: Monday- Saturday- 10am- 5pm
Sunday- 10m- 4pm
Contact via Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/KissOfire
The Garden Cellars
Enjoy the rich taste of spirits and liqueurs amid the picturesque Hunter Valley at the Garden Cellars. This place is the home to Three Ponds and Polin & Polin. In addition, you can also try the Mount Eyre and Three Ponds wines here, which you won’t find anywhere else in the region.
Quench your thirst for the beer at the Garden Cellars Tunnel of Beer, which displays the most extensive beer range in the Hunter Valley. So, if you want to taste craft beer, vodkas, schnapps, or even Cello Liqueurs, participating in the Garden Cellars’ tasting session is a must.
Location: Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village
Open days: All the 7 days
Opening Hours: 10am- 5pm
Call them to book a tasting session; 0249987466
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