Country to Coast #6: Our Award-Winning Collab with Fleurieu Distillery

Genise and Brian Hollingworth
6 days ago
2 min read

We’re beyond stoked to share the story of Country to Coast #6 – our latest limited-release peated whisky, crafted in partnership with the ripper crew at Fleurieu Distillery on South Australia’s stunning coastline.

This isn’t just any whisky. It’s two barrels, two climates, one epic yarn.

How It Came Together

- Barrel 1: Distilled and matured right here in Mendooran by Brian – peated malt from Inverness, Scotland, direct-fired in our pot still, then tucked away in a second fill Bourbon Cask in our warehouse under the big NSW sky.

- Barrel 2: Born at Fleurieu Distillery, where coastal breezes and salty air work their magic in a second fill Apera cask.

We shipped our barrel across the country, let them marry together, then bottled just 300 bottles at 46% ABV. The result? A smoky, balanced dram with sweet peat, iodine depth, and a long, coastal kiss. Pure Mendooran grit meets Fleurieu finesse.

The 2025 Awards Haul

Country to Coast #6 has been cleaning up at the big shows – proof that regional craft can stand tall on the national stage:

- Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards 2025

🏆 Trophy – Best Blended Malt Whisky

🥇 Gold Medal

- Tasting Australia Spirit Awards 2025

🏆 Best Whisky

🥇 Best in Class – Whisky

🥇 Gold Medal

- Royal Queensland Spirit Awards 2025

🏆 Trophy – Champion Whisky

🥇 Gold Medal