Discover Tasmania’s southern-most family distillery with McHenry’s immersive tour. Learn the science of distilling and brewing while tasting small-batch gin, whisky, and beer crafted in Port Arthur.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
No physical exertion required; suitable for all fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
Port Arthur is rich in convict history, with the historic prison site a short drive from the distillery.
Conservation
McHenry Distillery sources local ingredients sustainably and promotes responsible outdoor and tasting experiences.
McHenry Distillery
Discover Tasmania’s southern-most family distillery with McHenry’s immersive tour. Learn the science of distilling and brewing while tasting small-batch gin, whisky, and beer crafted in Port Arthur.
McHenry Distillery is located in Port Arthur, Tasmania. It operates public tours and experiences focused on the craft of distillation and brewing. The business offers an Off Season Offering - Distillery and Brewery Tour that invites visitors to join distillery experts for an immersive walkthrough of production spaces and processes. On this tour, guests uncover the science of distillation and brewing, observe equipment and techniques used to make spirits and beers, and learn the fundamentals of flavour development.
Tours are presented as educational experiences that highlight both technical and sensory aspects of spirit and beer making. The tour description emphasizes the art of crafting spirits and beers, with guided explanation of how ingredients, fermentation and distillation relate to final flavour. Visitors can expect a structured introduction to production sequence and an opportunity to ask questions of the staff.
McHenry Distillery frames its offering as a hands-on look into small-scale production methods rather than a sales pitch. Information about bookings, seasonal availability and any visitor requirements is provided directly by the business. Photographs and descriptions of the Port Arthur location and the Off Season Offering tour appear in published listings and travel guides that reference the distillery.
For travellers seeking a focused, educational visit to a distillery and brewery in Tasmania, McHenry Distillery provides a dedicated tour that concentrates on craft, process and taste education. Advance booking is recommended when possible to confirm availability during the off season. Visitor details and schedules are available through published listings and the business directly.
Location
Port Arthur, Tasmania
Tasman Peninsula destination
Season
Off Season Offering
Scheduled season-specific tour
Experience Type
Distillery & Brewery Tour
Science and craft explained
Tours Offered
1 tour
Focused, educational visit
Secure a spot to explore the process, science and sensory craft of spirits and beer during the Off Season Offering in Port Arthur.
Minimum age requirement
Participants must be 18 years or older to join the tasting tour.
Book ahead
Tours are limited in size and often led by the distillery owner or head distiller; reserving your spot in advance is recommended.
Arrive on time
Plan to arrive at the cellar door promptly to get the full hour-long experience with no rush.
Transportation options
Consider safe transportation options if you plan to partake in tastings, as the site is somewhat remote and public transit is limited.
Comfortable footwear
Wear flat shoes suitable for standing and light walking during the distillery tour.
Light jacket
Tasmania’s weather can be cool; a jacket keeps you comfortable inside and out.
spring|fall|winter
Water bottle
Stay hydrated, especially if sampling multiple spirits.
Photo ID
Bring valid ID to verify age for participation in tastings.