Backwoods Distilling Co., established in 2017 by Bree and Leigh Attwood, is a testament to their deep affection for whisky. Located in the Victorian High Country, this craft distillery is driven by the desire to create spirits that evoke nostalgia, foster conversations, and build connections.
Dedicated to using 100% Australian grains, the distillery sources its malts from Voyager Craft Malt in the Riverina region. Voyager is known for its small-batch, single-origin artisan malts, produced sustainably from local, independent growers. This commitment to Australian produce extends to Backwoods' use of local casks and native botanicals, ensuring each batch of their single malt and rye whisky, as well as their range of gins, celebrates the local landscape.
The quality of Backwoods' spirits has been widely recognised, with their products winning medals at prestigious awards like the World Whiskies, London Spirits, and Australian Distilled Spirits Awards. Notably, their single malt whisky was awarded the top trophy for Champion Single Malt Whisky at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards in November 2022.
Backwoods Distilling Co. is also committed to sustainability. Their spent grain is delivered to local farms for animal feed, making the distillery almost waste-free. The native botanicals used in their gin are sourced from Victorian suppliers who are respectful and sustainable in their harvesting practices, reflecting the distillery's dedication to the environment and the local community.