Old Kempton Distillery Tour and Tasting in Tasmania

Walk through a working distillery housed in a historic coaching stable, then taste four spirits in 90 minutes.

Old Kempton Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting is a 90-minute experience at Dysart House in Kempton, Tasmania, where you tour a fully functioning distillery and taste four Old Kempton spirits (single malt whisky, gin, and liqueurs) all made from 100% Tasmanian ingredients. A live English-speaking guide leads you through the 1842 building's history and the distillery's operations in the original coaching stables. The cafe and cellar door remain open during your visit, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Distillery visit and guided tasting

• Arrive at Dysart House distillery
• Learn history of Dysart House
• Tour the functioning distillery
• Enjoy guided tasting of spirits

The experience

Dysart House, built in 1842 and now home to Old Kempton Distillery since 2015, sits in Kempton in the heart of Tasmania. The distillery operates from the property's old coaching stables, and your guide walks you through both the building's past and how the spirits are made on site. You'll see the working equipment and learn the stories behind the operation before moving to the tasting.

The tasting covers four Old Kempton spirits (their single malt whisky, gin, and liqueurs) each made entirely from Tasmanian ingredients. A live guide leads the session, explaining what sets each spirit apart and how the distillery sources and produces them. The whole experience runs 90 minutes, leaving time to browse the cellar door afterward if you want to buy bottles or explore the Tasmanian produce and local wines stocked there.

The cafe serves house-made treats and stays open until 4pm, as does the cellar door, so you can grab something to eat before or after the tour. Dysart House is wheelchair accessible, and the site accommodates infants in prams or strollers as well as service animals.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the distillery in Dysart House.
• tastings of four Old Kempton spirits (single malt whisky, gin, and liqueurs).
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (16 to 17 years): free · Child (3 to 15 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Old Kempton Distillery

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see how spirits are made in a working distillery rather than just taste them in a tasting room. The 90-minute format fits a half-day itinerary and leaves time to shop the cellar door or grab lunch at the cafe before or after.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years): free; Child (3 to 15 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What spirits will I taste at Old Kempton Distillery?

You'll taste four Old Kempton spirits: single malt whisky, gin, and liqueurs, all made using 100% Tasmanian ingredients. The guide explains the production and character of each one during the tasting portion of the tour.

How long does the Old Kempton Distillery tour take?

The tour and guided tasting run 90 minutes total, covering the distillery operations in Dysart House and the tasting of four spirits.

What is Dysart House and why is it significant?

Dysart House was built in 1842 and now houses Old Kempton Distillery in its original coaching stables. The guide shares the building's history as part of the tour experience.

Can I visit the cafe or cellar door on the same day?

Yes. The cafe and cellar door are both open 10am to 4pm, so you can visit before or after your tour. The cellar door stocks Old Kempton spirits, Tasmanian produce, and local wines.

Is the distillery accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Old Kempton Distillery is wheelchair accessible. Infants can ride in prams or strollers, and specialized infant seats are available on site.