Hobart gets a new destination for whisky lovers

It's all change on the Hobart waterfront with award-winning Callington Mill Distillery setting up shop in the Macq01 building. 

The new lunch, dinner, and late-night-drinks destination seats 190 across two indoor spaces and a harbourside deck.

Callington Mill's Macq01 venue will be Monday-Sunday, offering whisky experiences all week long and into the night!

The Oatlands-based distillery has taken over the space that was formerly the Frogmore Creek Lounge and as of June 26 will offer Tasmanian whiskies, personalised bottles, and dining experiences to the heart of Hobart.

Guests can expect a line-up of Callington Mill whiskies and the drinks list will also feature wines from Frogmore Creek, beers, and a diverse range of cocktails, thoughtfully inspired by Callington Mill’s award-winning whisky and gin range (Poltergeist Gin).

 “I met Frogmore Creek’s CEO James [Skabo] over a dinner where he mentioned that they were looking for someone to take over their decade-long lease," says Callington Mill founder John Ibrahim. 

"We have a similar vision and ambition to put Tasmania on the map for wine and whisky lovers alike, so our goals aligned and we got to chatting about a heartfelt handover of Frogmore's iconic lounge.”

Whisky-curious drinkers can book the ‘Serendipity Experience’ - named after the subterranean room at the Oatlands distillery - where they can l taste, learn, create, and depart with a personalised signature bottle.

Callington Mill’s new Macq01 venue will continue the distillery’s commitment to Tasmanian produce and community, with all ingredients sourced from local growers and makers. 

The move aligns with the brand’s broader focus on sustainability and eco-agriculture, which has underpinned operations at its Oatlands home.

The Macq01 venue is located at 18 Hunter Street, Tasmania. Bookings can be made at callingtonmilldistillery.com, or by calling 0482 509 019 for venue bookings.

Coonawarra winemakers hit the road

It isn't that easy to get to Coonawarra, so its winemakers are bringing their wares to cities and towns across Australia. 

The 2024 Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow will be held in four capital and two provincial cities with up to 26 premium producers travelling across the land to show off some of their best drops. 

Attendees will be spoilt for choice with between 100 and 170 wines featuring on the wine lists at the various events. 

Here is the line-up: 

SYDNEY | Sydney Masonic Centre - Wednesday August 14 https://coonawarra.org/event/2024-coonawarra-in-sydney/
NOOSA | Sunshine Beach Surf Club – Friday August 16 https://coonawarra.org/event/2024-coonawarra-roadshow-noosa/
BRISBANE | The Calile Hotel - Sunday August 18 https://coonawarra.org/event/2024-coonawarra-roadshow-brisbane/
GEELONG | Novotel Geelong – Wednesday August 21 https://coonawarra.org/event/2024-coonawarra-in-geelong/
MELBOURNE | RACV City Club – Thursday August 22 https://coonawarra.org/event/2024-coonawarra-in-melbourne/
ADELAIDE | The National Wine Centre – Friday August 30 https://coonawarra.org/event/2024-coonawarra-roadshow-adelaide/

“The Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow is an enduring regional showcase, much anticipated by wine lovers around Australia," says Wynns Coonawarra Estate winemaker Sarah Pigeon. 

"It’s a great way to get a snapshot of the current wine styles across Coonawarra and meet the people behind your favourite wines, while discovering some new ones. 

“Direct connection with wine lovers is always a valuable two-way conversation that invigorates our wine community.”