Backwoods Distilling: The Jewel of Yackandandah – Featured in Whisky & Wisdom
by Bree Attwood on Nov 09, 2026
We're delighted to be featured in Whisky & Wisdom, with an in-depth profile exploring the people, passion and process behind Backwoods Distilling Co.
Titled Backwoods Distilling – the jewel of Yackandandah, the feature takes readers behind the scenes of our family-owned distillery, from our beginnings in 2017 to where we are today.
The article explores our journey into distilling, our approach to making Australian single malt and rye whisky, and the decisions that shape every bottle – from grain selection and fermentation through to distillation and cask maturation.
It also looks at how we've evolved over the years, learning from our unique High Country climate and continually refining our approach to create whiskies with character, complexity and balance.
For us, making great Australian spirits has always been about more than what's in the bottle. It's about curiosity, experimentation, local connections and a genuine passion for the craft.
We're grateful to Whisky & Wisdom for taking such a considered interest in our story and giving readers a glimpse into what happens behind the scenes at Backwoods.
Read the full feature: Backwoods Distilling – the jewel of Yackandandah by Whisky & Wisdom.