ONE of the Ballarat\u2019s most celebrated distilleries has marked the opening of a new location.<\/p>\n
Kilderkin Distillery co-owners Chris Pratt and Rebecca Mathews invited state officials, business reps and local politicians to the Mount Pleasant site last week.<\/p>\n
Having soft-launched the venue located at former Sunnyside Woollen Mill warehouse recently, Mr Pratt said the building has opened up a range of options for the local company.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got a much bigger cellar door, it\u2019s well-insulated, we have a wider range of drinks now, and people are able to lounge around and really spend some time here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt our previous place, the cellar door was mixed in with the production space and was very hard to make warm and welcoming.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a bigger, more centralised, more welcoming space for us, and the demand of our gin is just increasing so we\u2019re able to match that with this building.\u201d<\/p>\n
Established in 2016, Kilderkin Distillery was previously based in Alfredton before the team moved into their Mount Pleasant space in 2020.<\/p>\n
The venue is able to hold up to 60 people, compared to 20 at their previous space, and plans are underway to develop a masterclass room and outdoor area.<\/p>\n
Ms Mathews said the venue has allowed the team to expand beyond gin to include liqueurs, whiskey and mix them into cocktails.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince we\u2019ve been here, we\u2019ve introduced the gin liqueurs. We\u2019ve also expanded on creating different gins like the Sly Grog and the Begonia Gin,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Among the guests was Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas alongside Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, and Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison.<\/p>\n
Mr Pallas said the distillery\u2019s expansion will benefit Ballarat\u2019s other offerings.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s about how they connect with their community. They\u2019re looking at using artisan products from cheesemakers to candlemakers getting the offcuts of their products,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s pretty impressive that they see this as something they can give back to their community as much as running a good business.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ONE of the Ballarat\u2019s most celebrated distilleries has marked the opening of a new location. Kilderkin Distillery co-owners Chris Pratt and Rebecca Mathews invited state officials, business reps and local politicians to the Mount Pleasant site last week. Having soft-launched the venue located at former Sunnyside Woollen Mill warehouse recently, Mr Pratt said the building […]<\/p>\n