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Hartshorn Distillery and Grandvewe Cheeses and is in Birchs Bay only 40 minutes south of Hobart and overlooks the picturesque D’Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island.
OPENING SOON: Our retail outlet in Kettering is conveniently located 500m from the Bruny Island ferry turnoff.
Choose your own adventure from one of our experiences and book now to avoid disappointment.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled tour to allow time to park and check-in.
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Birchs Bay or Kettering (OPENING SOON – book now for August onwards)
Price is $20 per person, children under 12 complimentary
Allocate 20 minutes. Available Friday – Monday
Experience the authentic taste of Tasmania’s countryside with our exclusive sheep cheese and sheep whey spirit tasting at our Tasting House. Led by one of our knowledgeable and friendly Tasting House team members, you will have the opportunity to indulge in a guided tasting of our award-winning Grandvewe sheep cheeses and Hartshorn Distillery sheep whey spirits.
Take your time to savour the flavours and engage in lively conversation with our team member. Learn about the sheep and the intricate production process behind our high-quality, family-owned business.
Immerse yourself in the essence of Tasmania’s countryside with this unique experience and discover why our family-run business is one of the best in the business.
Birchs Bay
Price is $185 per person
Allocate 1.5 hours. Suitable for groups 2–8.
Available Monday – Friday
(for larger group bookings or to book a Saturday/Sunday large group please email [email protected])
Discover the artistry and innovation behind Hartshorn Distillery and Grandvewe Cheeses with an unforgettable behind-the-scenes tour that celebrates bold flavours and the spirit of the black sheep. This immersive experience takes you from sheep to cheese to still, offering a rare glimpse into the creative process of turning an unlikely byproduct into world-renowned vodka and gin.
Led by our passionate guide, the experience includes:
– A welcome sheep milk hot drink on arrival
-See our boutique distillery in action and via the large viewing window to our cheese factory gain insight into our production methods
-Tastings of our distinctive spirits, handcrafted sheep milk cheeses and condiments
-Stories behind the brands, the sheep, and the family farm it all began on
-A Ewe Care sheep milk hand cream to take home
Perfect for spirit and cheese lovers, curious minds, and anyone with a taste for the unexpected.
Birchs Bay
Price is $180 per person
(includes your own 500ml bottle of gin)
Suitable for groups 2–12. Allocate 1 hour
Available 7 days
Embark on a sensory journey that will leave your taste buds in heaven with our exclusive gin mixology experience at the Tasting House. Our expert Tasting House team member will guide you through the intricate process of creating a balanced gin that’s tailored to your unique style and preferences.
Deepen your Tasmanian experience with a sensory journey of 30 botanicals through mixology. Guided by an alchemy expert you’ll embark on the intricate process of creating your own unique gin. Taste, mix, and blend premium spirits as you sip on a cocktail or sheep milk coffee and cap it all off by taking home a personalised, wax sealed gin bottle.
Join us at our beautiful Tasting House, where you can experience the ultimate in gin mixology, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Tasmania’s countryside.
Birchs Bay
Price is $80 per person
(includes your own butter to take away)
Suitable for groups 2–12. Allocate 1 hour
Available 7 days
Experience a unique opportunity to milk our very own metallic “Shirl the sheep” and learn the traditional method of butter making from our expert Tasting House team member. Step back in time to a period before electricity, when dairy was pure and every gram was earned through hard work.
Indulge in the gratifying process of making your own butter from cream the old-fashioned way, guided by our skilled team member. Churn your very own butter, wash and process it, and wrap it in preparation to take home and share with friends.
At the Tasting House, we believe in preserving the authentic methods of butter making, and we are proud to offer you the opportunity to learn from the best. Join us for a journey through time and indulge in a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
Online reservations need to be made at least one hour in advance for Tasting Teasers, 24 hours in advance for The Whole Shee(p)Bang. We are happy to accommodate Friday-Monday walk-ins, but please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Larger groups or tour groups are hosted at our Birchs Bay location. We are available 7 days a week for private tours so please contact us on [email protected] for all of our options.
Opening Hours
BIRCHS BAY: 11am – 3pm Friday – Monday
KETTERING: OPENING SOON
CLOSED XMAS DAY AND BOXING DAY
