MOUNTAIN Distilling

About the distillery

MOUNTAIN Distilling is based in Mount Macedon in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges and makes modern Australian craft gin and other innovative spirits. The distillery has been in operation since 2017 and works with local and native ingredients, which gives a distinctively Australian touch to both gin, vodka, and its barrel-aged releases.

History

MOUNTAIN Distilling was established in 2017 in Mount Macedon, Victoria. From the start, the focus has been on modern Australian craft gin and spirits built on local and native ingredients. It is a relatively young producer, but in a short time it has built a clear profile through award-winning releases and a broader portfolio that also includes vodka, agave spirit, and ready-to-drink beverages. In the material, the distillery appears as MOUNTAIN DISTILLING COMPANY PTY LTD, and this is the legal entity behind the brand. The first years are especially marked by medals in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, where MOUNTAIN Gin appears as the most frequently awarded release, while MOUNTAIN Vodka, MOUNTAIN Agave Blanco, a barrel-aged gin, and the collaboration release MOUNTAIN // LAPALUX Oblivion Gin also receive recognition.

Raw materials and production

MOUNTAIN Distilling describes its approach as modern and innovative, and the choice of raw materials is central: local and native Australian ingredients recur as a guiding principle. The specific process work around malting, mashing, fermentation, and distillation is not described in the provided texts, so it is primarily ingredient selection and product direction that shape the production. The range shows a house that works across multiple spirit categories, but with gin as its most prominent starting point. The expressions range from classic gin to barrel-aged gin, vodka, and an agave-based spirit, pointing to a producer that uses the same overall idea of Australian, botanical, and modern flavors in several different formats.

Maturation and cask types

The most concrete trace of aging is a barrel-aged gin, which is mentioned both in the price overview and in the webshop. Here, cask maturation is linked to a more developed and distinctive expression than the distillery’s classic gin. In addition, Red Gum stands out as a special release with the last bottles, underscoring that MOUNTAIN also works with more limited or distinct bottlings. No details are given about cask types, wood types, previous contents, or storage conditions, but the material clearly shows that maturation in wood is part of the distillery’s repertoire.

Whiskies

At the core of the range is MOUNTAIN Gin, which is also the most consistent and award-winning expression. Alongside this come MOUNTAIN Vodka, MOUNTAIN Agave Blanco, a barrel-aged gin, MOUNTAIN // LAPALUX Oblivion Gin, and MOUNTAIN Gin & Tonic Cans. The portfolio is therefore small enough to be manageable, but broad enough to show a distillery that works with both classic gin, experimental collaborations, barrel influence, vodka, and ready-to-serve cocktails. Red Gum appears as a special bottling with limited availability, giving the range a more collector-oriented layer next to the core series.

Whisky styles and flavor profile

The style can be read as fresh and botanical in MOUNTAIN Gin, where pine forests and a clean, modern gin expression are mentioned. Red Gum goes in a different direction with a herbaceous, spicy, and smoked character, as well as notes of caramel, campfire, and chocolate. Taken together, this shows a producer that ranges from light, forest-like botanical nuances to pronounced smoke, spice, and darker sweetness.

Visiting the distillery

Access is available via a webshop with free shipping within Australia, and the distillery has clear contact information for both general and wholesale inquiries. However, the material does not describe a public visiting program, tastings, tours, a visitor center, or fixed opening hours, so the focus is on online purchasing rather than an established guest offering.

Philosophy and craft

MOUNTAIN Distilling works based on a stated interest in modern, innovative spirits. The key choice is the use of Australian, local, and native ingredients, and it is precisely this direction that distinguishes the distillery from more traditionally oriented producers. The philosophy is clearly product-focused: taste, botanical identity, and an Australian expression go hand in hand.

Prices and recognition

• Gold Medal (2022, Winner, MOUNTAIN Gin)

• Bronze Medal (2022, Bronze, MOUNTAIN Agave Blanco)

• Bronze Medal (2022, Bronze, MOUNTAIN Agave Blanco)

• Bronze Medal (2022, Bronze, MOUNTAIN Gin)

• Bronze Medal (2022, Bronze, MOUNTAIN Vodka)

• Bronze Medal (2021, Bronze, MOUNTAIN Gin)

• Bronze Medal (2021, Bronze, MOUNTAIN Vodka)

• Gold Medal (2021, Winner, MOUNTAIN Gin)

• Gold Medal (2021, Winner, MOUNTAIN Gin & Tonic)

• Silver Medal (2021, Silver, MOUNTAIN // LAPALUX Oblivion Gin)

• Silver Medal (2020, Silver, MOUNTAIN Gin)

• Silver Medal (2020, Silver, MOUNTAIN Gin)

• Bronze Medal (2020, Bronze, MOUNTAIN Gin)

• Silver Medal (2020, Silver, MOUNTAIN Gin)

• Silver Medal (2020, Silver, MOUNTAIN Barrel-aged Gin)

• Gold Medal (2019, Winner, MOUNTAIN Gin)

• Silver Medal (2019, Silver, MOUNTAIN Gin)

• Silver Medal (2019, Silver, MOUNTAIN Gin)

• Silver Medal (2019, Silver, MOUNTAIN Gin & Tonic Cans)