Best McLaren Vale Distilleries to visit in 2024

Distilleries in McLaren Vale

The McLaren Vale, located in South Australia, holds a special place in the hearts of wine enthusiasts and travelers for countless reasons. The region's warm summers and cooling sea breezes create ideal conditions for growing grapes. McLaren Vale is well known for it's premium Shiraz, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The diverse range of soil types and micro-climates contribute to the unique characters of it's wines.

McLaren Vale is home to over 80 wineries that open their doors for tastings, tours, and educational experiences. And, in recent years, has also seen a small number of distilleries emerge including the distilling power house Never Never Distilling Co. The team from Never Never produce outstanding gins that have won many major awards, receiving exposure on the world stage.

The following distilleries are a short 40-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD.

Why not drop in to Threefold Distilling on your way?

Visit our Glenelg East distillery.

1. Never Never Distilling Co.

2. Settlers Spirits

3. Ginny Pig Distillery

4. Mount Compass Distillery

Location: Mount Compass, South Australia

Produces: A wide range of spirits including rum, whisky, gin, vodka, brandy, agave spirit, moonshine, and liqueurs.

Highlights: Try the Finger Lime & Mint Gin for a fresh burst of flavour.

Opening hours:
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