Distillery Botanica

After twenty years as Australia’s premier herb grower Philip felt a sea change was in order. Accordingly with the guidance of two books, the internet and the purchase of a an extremely tiny still he initiated himself in the ancient art and science of distilling. In 2007 Philip was in the vanguard of the craft distilling renaissance. There were fifteen distilleries in Australia. Now there are around one hundred. With his newfound expertise Philip’s favourite plants are transformed into spirits and liqueurs and bottled. Plants in bottles definitely taste better than plants in pots. The international award winning drinks are created from many hours of handcrafting and hundreds of trials. The gardens which surround the distillery allow Philip to indulge his passion for plants, supply plants for the drinks and create a tranquil oasis which is only minutes from the madding crowd.