whisky hand fill experience
Immerse yourself in this unique whisky experience with Backwoods Distilling Co. Craft your own piece of history by hand-filling a bottle from an exclusive Special Reserve Cask, personally selected by the Backwoods Founders. With only 100 bottles available per cask, this is a special opportunity for visitors to our distillery door.
You’ll not only fill your bottle by hand but also add a personal touch by handwriting and applying the custom label yourself. This unique memento is a one-of-a-kind keepsake or the perfect gift for someone special. Whether you're a whisky lover, looking for an exceptional milestone celebration, or hunting for a unique gift, this experience is crafted just for you.
Cost: $220
Duration: Approx. 45 mins
Location: Backwoods Distillery Door in Yackandandah
experience inclusions
This experience includes:
- Enjoy a tasting paddle of 3x whiskies, including a taster of the 'special reserve cask'
- Guided hand fill experience, where you will fill and label a 500ml bottle of whisky
- Take your whisky home in a special Backwoods gift bag
- 10% off any further retail purchases during your visit
current cask selection
For the inaugural 'Special Reserve' whisky, we have selected a Single Malt Whisky, Apera Cask. Matured for five years, this is one of our oldest whiskies to date and a true 'sherry bomb'.
Available at 48%. Less than 100 bottles available.
When this cask is empty, a new 'special reserve whisky' will be selected.
How to book or purchase for a gift
This exclusive experience is available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 2PM. Advance booking is required and can be made online through the 'Book Now' link above. You can also purchase this experience as a gift using the same link.