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Mt Uncle Distillery

Queensland · Australia

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Here we stop for a tasting of some award winning spirits and enjoy the beautiful gardens and friendly animals.

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  1. 1Mt Uncle Distillery

    Welcome to Mt Uncle Distillery, a premier destination on the Atherton Tablelands where history, agriculture, and the art of distillation converge. Situated on the fertile foothills of Mount Uncle, about forty-five minutes from…

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  2. 2The Still House — The Art of Copper Contact

    The heart of the distillery is the Still House, where the transformation from raw ingredients to refined spirits begins. Mt Uncle uses a specially selected yeast to ferment sugar cane syrup, which is then pumped into copper…

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  3. 3The Barrel Room — Aging in the Highlands

    After distillation, the spirits are moved to the barrel room to begin the crucial maturation process. Mt Uncle utilizes the unique climate of the Tablelands to its advantage. …

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  4. 4Bridges Cafe — Recycled History

    A visit to Mt Uncle is incomplete without spending time at Bridges Cafe. This unique structure is built using recycled timber from an old bridge on the Walsh River, just outside Mareeba. …

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  5. 5The Tasting Bar — A Symphony of Flavors

    The cellar door at Mt Uncle is where the distillery's vast array of products comes to life. Here, you can sample everything from the world's best rum under five years to innovative liqueurs like 'Sexy Cat,' the world's first…

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  6. 6Farming Heritage — From Cattle to Liqueurs

    The history of Mt Uncle is deeply rooted in the agricultural development of the Atherton Tablelands. Originally the Mt Uncle Grazing Company, the property has seen many functions over the last century. …

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  7. 7The Highland Landscape — A Place to Relax

    Beyond the industry of farming and distilling, Mt Uncle is a place of immense natural beauty. The distillery's location on the Cairns Highlands offers stunning views and a tranquil atmosphere. …

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our tour of Mt Uncle Distillery, we hope you have gained a deep appreciation for the ingenuity and dedication that defines this Highland institution. From its origins as a pioneer grazing property to its current…

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What is Mt Uncle Distillery?

Mt Uncle Distillery is a place in Queensland · 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
LocationQueensland · Australia
TypeFood
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-17.1109, 145.4132
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