ABOUT:
Note: The business itself is not for sale. You are buying a turn-key fitout with plant and equipment in an established location. The operation will be unbranded when you take over, and you can start with your own brand.
Ready to step into the exciting world of distilling? This established large-scale distillery, located in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant distillery & beer district, offers an incredible opportunity for the right buyer. With a strong local following since 2023 and a proven track record, this turnkey distillery is perfect for someone looking to either expand or start their distilling journey.
Due to their pending relocation, the owners are now offering this fully-equipped distillery for sale. This presents a rare opportunity to take over a thriving, well-established distillery with immense potential for further growth yet large enough to support those with global growth in mind.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS:
What’s included_
FULLY EQUIPPED WHISKEY PRODUCTION FACILITY & TURNKEY: Includes all state of the art distilling equipment, purpose built facility, and approved licenses. Premium-grade stills, fermentation tanks, mash tun, bottling line & infrastructure. It features a six-meter high continuous column still, designed and built in-house, and a bespoke copper pot still. Ideal for whiskey, gin, or other spirits production or contract distilling. Custom built fixtures & fittings, designed for efficiency and aesthetic impact
LICENSES & APPROVALS: Building a distillery from scratch can easily take 24 months +. This site allows you to bypass long approval processes, build times, & license applications/fees.
KEY SITE APPROVALS INCLUDE: Council approvals (including food permit), Hazardous Area Compliance, Fire Rescue Victoria Compliance, Liquor Licence and Trade Waste.
PRIME LOCATION: Affordable real-estate situated in one of Melbourne’s most iconic suburbs and food and beverage hubs in a highly sought-after area, surrounded by high-quality local ingredients, a supportive community, and strong tourism, offering long-term growth potential.
LEASE: Goldmine rent in a central location in the ‘food precinct’ of Coburg North.
- Rent $103,000 Per Annum plus outgoings
- 7 Years Commenced 2023 till 2030 With Option of Further 7 Years
- 4% Annual Increases
- 12 Car Spaces on Title
- 708sqm plus Mezzanine
EXPANSION POTENTIAL: Room for growth, with the option to add a commercial kitchen and dining area. Brandable space with strong aesthetic appeal
FULLY OPERATIONAL DISTILLERY: Home of Australia’s highest awarded whiskey in 2023 and 2024, the distillery boasts the capacity to produce in excess of 3000 barrels of whiskey per year. Featuring a fully compliant and permitted distillery with everything you need to produce whiskey, rum, brandy and more. Large 6,500L mash and fermentation vessels, continuous column still and a 2,500l pot still serve as the heartbeat of the facility.
SALE: The sale includes everything needed to support global brands or those with ambitions to go global as it has one of Australia’s largest production throughputs. Note: Separately, you are able to buy up to 100 barrels of fully mature whiskey, and up to 20 barrels of fully mature rum to help get you up and running into the market sooner.
TRAINING & SUPPORT: Get up and running quickly with expert guidance.
This is an incredible opportunity to start distilling immediately, with no delays or setup time required. This is your chance to acquire the complete distillery infrastructure behind one of Australia’s most iconic craft spirits brands. A perfect setup for a creative and driven individual who thrives in a hands-on environment.
Whether you’re an established whiskey producer looking to expand or a new entrepreneur eager to enter the distillery world, this location offers a fantastic foundation with endless serious potential. With everything in place, you don’t have to start from scratch just bring your passion and take it to the next level.
Who Should Enquire
- Ambitious distillers ready to scale
- Hospitality groups seeking vertical integration
- Entrepreneurs with a bold spirits brand in mind
- Investors looking for high-value physical assets in a booming category
Price & Details
This is an asset sale only—no goodwill, no brand IP. Just the bones of a world-class distillery, ready to be reborn.
Price on application. Full asset list and inspection available upon request.
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This isn’t just an asset sale—it’s an invitation to create something extraordinary.
