Melbourne: Distillery Tour & Signature Bottle Infusion Class

Summary

Melbourne spirits tasting and infusion class inside a historic fire station

You’ll explore Melbourne’s historic fire station-turned-distillery with a local guide, taste house-made spirits, then craft your own custom-infused bottle using native botanicals. Expect laughter, hands-on blending (label included), and a keepsake spirit to share—or keep for yourself—long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to start my afternoon in Melbourne standing under an old brass fireman’s pole, but that’s where our distillery tour kicked off. The building still smells faintly of smoke and something sweet—maybe the botanicals? Our guide, Alex, had this habit of pausing mid-sentence to let us actually smell the difference between juniper and lemon myrtle. He said the place used to echo with sirens, but now it’s just clinking glasses and the low hum of the stills. Kind of wild how quickly a space can change its story.

We got to peek behind the scenes at how they make their local spirits—honestly, I’d never thought about how much patience goes into distilling. There was this moment when Alex let us taste straight from one of the barrels (it burned, but in a good way). After that came the hands-on part: blending our own signature bottle. The table was covered in tiny jars—dried wattleseed, pepperberry, orange peel—and I got a bit carried away with the rosemary. My friend tried lavender and laughed when her mix smelled like soap. You get to create your own label too; mine ended up crooked but I kind of love it for that reason.

Walking out with my custom spirit tucked under my arm felt oddly personal. It’s not just a souvenir—it’s like bottling up an afternoon spent learning, laughing, and messing around with flavors you probably wouldn’t find anywhere else. I still think about that first sip back home, remembering the way sunlight hit those old red bricks outside as we left. If you’re looking for a day trip in Melbourne that’s a little different (and yes, you can bring kids or prams), this distillery tour & signature bottle infusion experience is worth it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Distillery tour and infusion class

• History briefing at fire station
• Learn distilling process
• Taste house spirits
• Blend custom infusion
• Create custom label
• Take bottle home

Top questions

Is this distillery tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can children join the distillery tour?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the experience.

Do I get to take home my infused spirit?

Yes, you’ll create and take home your own signature bottle of infused spirit.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are welcome at the distillery.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the distillery location.

Do I need any prior knowledge about spirits or infusions?

No experience is needed; guides will walk you through everything step by step.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided history briefing inside Melbourne’s old fire station-turned-distillery, tastings of house spirits straight from the source, all botanicals and supplies for your hands-on infusion class (with plenty of guidance), plus your own labeled bottle of custom spirit to take home at the end.