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The distillery practices sustainability by sourcing ingredients locally, using recycled and recyclable packaging, supporting regional businesses, and powering production through renewable energy. They are a winner of the Clean and Conscious Awards in 2024 and 2025. They are a Founding Partner of the Friends of Bonorong fundraising group, which supports the rescue and care of injured wildlife, and delivers educational, conservation and research initiatives. A portion of the sales of their Last Sanctuary Gin is donated to the Handfish Conservation Project.
Sources ingredients locally, uses recycled and recyclable packaging, and powers production through renewable energy; winner of the Clean and Conscious Awards in 2024 and 2025; a portion of Last Sanctuary Gin sales is donated to the Handfish Conservation Project.
Supports regional businesses, and is a Founding Partner of the Friends of Bonorong fundraising group supporting wildlife rescue, education, conservation and research.
Derwent Distillery is a small-batch spirits producer situated on the banks of the Derwent River. Guests can visit their cellar door for personalised tastings in the distillery itself which presents an authentic opportunity to see the distilling process in action. Tastings are also available in their store in Battery Point, Hobart.
How you can help
Visit the distillery and take one of their informative tours to learn more about their efforts to support the local environment and community. Purchase their spirits, in particular the Last Sanctuary Gin!!
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