Settlers Spirits

Boutique McLaren Vale distillery founded in 2018 by Rowland and Shelley Short. Acquired by iconic South Australian winery d'Arenberg in June 2021, now operating from within the d'Arenberg Cube complex. Produces single malt whisky distilled from locally grown barley and aged in restored port barrels in their McLaren Vale distillery. Also produces 13 flavoured gins, rum, vodka and liqueurs with nationwide Australian distribution. Gin blending masterclass experiences available at the cellar door. The wine-to-whisky pipeline — using McLaren Vale port barrels — exemplifies the Australian whisky identity.

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