About
A tiny husband-and-wife craft distillery in rural New South Wales, Black Gate has become one of Australia's most acclaimed whisky producers despite its minuscule output. Founded by Brian and Genise Hollingsworth on their farm near Mendooran (population ~300), the distillery produces single malt and single cask releases that routinely sell out within hours. Uses a single 600-litre copper pot still and sources barley from local farms. The extreme inland NSW climate -- scorching summers exceeding 40C, cool winters -- creates aggressive maturation. Aged in a variety of casks including Australian fortified wine, port, and bourbon. Multiple times awarded Australian Distillery of the Year despite being among the smallest operations in the country. A true 'paddock to bottle' operation that epitomizes Australian craft whisky's independent spirit.