The Grove Distillery

Located in Wilyabrup in the heart of the world-class Margaret River Wine Region. The property was purchased in 1995 by the Hughes family, with late founder Steven Hughes first starting wine production. A traditional copper pot still was acquired from Germany in 2008, establishing The Grove as the first distillery in the Margaret River region. Initially producing spirit-based liqueurs and absinthe, it evolved into full distillery operations by 2012. Distilled and bottled the first single malt whisky in the Margaret River Wine Region, with releases limited to a maximum of 90 bottles each. Won national and international awards for organic absinthe, coconut rum, honey corn-mash whiskey, and single malt whisky. Now under new ownership with Head Distiller James Reed continuing to craft premium spirits focusing on exceptional Australian rum and single malt whisky. The wine region terroir provides ideal barrel supply.

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