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23rd Street Distillery
About the distillery
23rd Street Distillery is located in Renmark in South Australia and is built on a historic site on the corner of Renmark Avenue and Twenty Third Street. Here, the old facility has been transformed into a modern Australian distillery, where local fruit, creative spirits, and a clear focus on craftsmanship come together. It is also a place you can visit for tours, tastings, and a meal in the restaurant.
History
The story begins at the historic facility in Renmark, which was first put into use in 1914 and grew out of the local fruit and wine production. For nearly 100 years, the site was linked to Renmano, with collaboration with the local community and regional production. After years of drought and Renmano’s departure in 2004, the site fell into disrepair until Bickford’s Group purchased the property in 2014. Two years of restoration followed, before the doors reopened on 23 September 2016 as 23rd Street Distillery. Today, the building’s age and the long industrial history are an important part of the site’s identity, but it is the current production of Australian spirits that keeps the place alive.
Ingredients and production
23rd Street Distillery works with Australian ingredients and emphasizes local fruits and aromatic ingredients from Riverland in particular. The most concrete technical hallmark is the three copper pot stills, which are more than 100 years old and were rescued from local Australian wine regions. The distillery therefore uses historic copper stills in a modern production, and the meeting between old equipment and new spirits is a core part of the site. The surroundings around production are also part of the expression: the scent of fresh local fruits and aromatics is mentioned as part of the living production environment, and the bottles feature unique works by Australian artists. This makes the production more than just technique; it is also closely tied to the region’s ingredients and visual identity.
Maturation and cask types
Maturation is described with a barrel hall, where the dark spirits rest among old oak casks. It is not a production that is explored in detail with cask-to-cask stories, but the old oak clearly plays a role in the environment around aging. For whisky and the other dark spirits, it supports a classic cask framework, where time and wood are part of the whole.
Whiskies
The range is broad, covering brandy, gin, vodka, and whisky, and the distillery itself describes the products as Australian-made and created to celebrate the Riverland region. The whisky selection appears as part of a larger portfolio, featuring both classic and more playful expressions. Among the named whiskies are Orange Vanilla Whisky, Single Malt, and Au Whiskey. The overall impression is a range where whisky does not stand alone, but is part of a broader family of spirits with clear local roots and a creative approach to expressions and packaging.
| Whisky | Type / series | Tasting profile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Vanilla Whisky | Whisky variant mentioned among the distillery’s current products and promoted as Orange & Vanilla Whisky Liqueur in seasonal communications. | Current; Online and in store | |
| Single Malt | Single Malt Whisky | One of the distillery’s whisky products, mentioned in the overview of product categories. | Current; Online and in store |
| Au Whiskey | Whisky product mentioned in the distillery’s product overview. | Current; Online and in store |
The style and flavor profile of the whiskies
Across the documented products, there is a profile with fresh citrus—especially Riverland lemon—and a rounder sweetness from vanilla and candied fruit. Limoncello shows a clear direction with zesty, tangy, and bright citrus, while Orange Vanilla Whisky points to orange and vanilla as key flavor markers. At the same time, a softer sweetness is mentioned with candied lemon, citrus zest, and a hint of lemon tart. This creates an image of a house where fruitiness, citrus, and soft dessert notes work together.
Visit the distillery
It is a place you can visit in Renmark, and the experience includes tours, spirits tastings, and the on-site restaurant. There are both indoor and outdoor seating areas, and the building is also used for private events and weddings. Tables can be booked, and visitors mention tasting flights, lunch, and guided tours as part of the visit. The contact information also shows that there is a visitor centre and an option to get direct help by phone or email.
Philosophy and craftsmanship
23rd Street Distillery builds its identity on creating great spirits and celebrating creativity. Australian ingredients are worked with purposefully, and the Riverland region is a clear part of the company’s self-understanding. At the same time, it is a place where art and craftsmanship meet: the bottles get unique labels created by Australian artists, and the site will unite timeless distillation art with bold, new flavor expressions.