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Seppeltsfield Road Distillers

South Australia · Australia

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Enjoy a guided tasting of 3 iconic gins from this distillery using regional botanicals as their inspiration.

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  1. 1Seppeltsfield Road Distillers

    Welcome to Seppeltsfield Road Distillers, a modern icon situated on one of the most famous stretches of road in Australia. This palm-lined avenue is the spiritual home of the Barossa's wine heritage, but here at the distillery, a…

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  2. 2The Shipping Container Distillery

    The physical structure of Seppeltsfield Road Distillers is a fascinating study in modern industrial design. Jon and Nicole deliberately chose to build their distillery out of shipping containers, creating a space that is modular,…

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  3. 3The Still — The Heart of Production

    At the center of the distillery stands the copper pot still, the gleaming heart where the magic happens. This still is not just a piece of equipment; it is a work of art, designed to produce high-purity spirits while retaining…

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  4. 4Barossa Dry Gin — A Heritage Spirit

    The Barossa Dry Gin is the distillery's flagship spirit, a direct nod to the traditional London Dry styles that Jon and Nicole fell in love with during their time in the UK. However, it is not a mere copy; it is a gin that 'harks…

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  5. 5Local Botanicals — Sourcing the Barossa

    What truly sets Seppeltsfield Road Distillers apart is their commitment to sourcing local botanicals, weaving the 'heritage' of the Barossa into the very fabric of their gins. They utilize pink peppercorns picked from Heritage…

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  6. 6Savory Allsorts and the Seafood Connection

    One of the most unique gins in the range is the 'Savory Allsorts,' a spirit that showcases the distillery's willingness to experiment with bold, unconventional flavors. This gin is characterized by strong notes of star anise and…

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  7. 7Chase and WIPA — Distillery with a Heart

    Beyond the gin and the architecture, Seppeltsfield Road Distillers is a place with a strong social conscience. The distillery is home to 'Chase,' the resident dog and an adoptee from WIPA (Whyalla Inter-species Puppy Rescue). …

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our visit to Seppeltsfield Road Distillers, we leave with a new appreciation for the diverse flavors of the Barossa. Jon and Nicole Durdin have created more than just a distillery; they have built a landmark that…

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What is Seppeltsfield Road Distillers?

Seppeltsfield Road Distillers is a place in South Australia · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationSouth Australia · Australia
TypeFood
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-34.4847, 138.9405
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