History

Nonesuch Distillery is a family-owned business in the southeastern region of Tasmania, describing itself as a small-batch producer where big flavor experiences meet craftsmanship in small portions. According to the website, the company began as a gin distillery, and in 2017 Chris joined Rex and Annette to carry the idea forward and produce Nonesuch Whisky. They highlight that Tasmania's climate and terroir give the distillery unique opportunities to develop characterful spirits in small batches. Their motto is Spiritts Without Equal, and they emphasize family ties, craftsmanship, and tracing the essence of Tasmania in every bottle. Nonesuch also notes that they do not follow a traditional 'peated' profile – their whiskies are not peated, and they stress that flavor comes from small batches and the way the alcohol interacts with the wood.

Production / Manufacturing Philosophy

Approach and Method

• Distillation takes place in a bespoke 300L copper pot still, and selected products (e.g., 5yo Single Malt) are described as double aging in small 50L casks, which gives an intense and concentrated character. Many whiskies are not chill-filtered to preserve flavor.
• Dry gin and vodka are produced in small batches with focus on purity and character; gin is produced using a London Dry approach in copper stills, and vodka is described as clean and crystal-clear using Tasmania's spring water.
• Different wood casks are used for aging, including ex-bourbon and ex-red wine casks for certain malt and grain whiskies to give depth and fruitiness.
• Special releases such as Oaked Gin are aged in whisky casks, providing a citrus/juniper experience blended with vanilla and smoke notes from the wood. Oaked Gin is a navy-strength version (57% ABV) and is a limited run of around 123 bottles.

Philosophy around production

• Nonesuch emphasizes a small-batch approach and not being one of the big producers – they aim to preserve high quality and character in each batch in Tasmania's environment.
• They stress that the whisky experience is personal to the man and woman who enjoy it – 'Your Whisky, Your Rules'.
• The company emphasizes describing flavor and terroir through releases and history bottles to preserve the distillery's development and history.

History and branding

• Tasmania was described as the perfect whisky environment, and the history highlights that they later introduced whiskies, including a mash bill that includes corn – Tasmania's first whisky with corn in the mash bill.

Whisky Series and Key Products

5yo Single Malt – Single Bourbon Cask

• Single Cask, Single Malt – Tasmanian Whisky. 50L aging in Buffalo Trace bourbon casks; only 118 bottles.
• ABV: 47% (bottled at 47%)
• Double distilled in our 300L copper-pot still
• Non-chill filtered
• Tasting notes: deep toffee, roasted almonds and vanilla warmth.

Summer Release 2025 Whisky

• One-off summer release with small batches – only 40 bottles.
• ABV: 43%
• Description includes notes of sweetness and light spicy afternoon breeze through sessions of caramel and coconut notes.

Winter Release 2025 Malt Whisky

• One-off limited release – about 145 bottles.
• ABV: 40%
• Aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and red wine casks; flavor notes include dark fruits and woody tones.

Triple Grain – Ex Bourbon Barrel

• Mash Bill: Corn, Rye & Malted Barley; aged in ex-bourbon casks.
• Number of bottles: around 57.
• ABV: 47%
• Notes: vanilla and caramel, with complexity from the three grains.

Rare Expressions – New American Oak

• Cask Strength (66.1% ABV), 500 ml, limited number of bottles (27 bottles).
• Double distilled in a copper pot still and non-chill filtered.
• Mash Bill: Triple Grain (Corn, Rye & Barley)
• Described as an extraordinary single-cask release.

Nonesuch Infinity 2025

• Infinity release; 30 individually numbered bottles; 44% ABV, 500 ml.
• Concept: a timeline of the distillery's journey; a small amount from each batch contributes to a unified, unique 'Infinity' expression.

200 ml Variants – Single Malt Whisky

• 200 ml bottles of current single malt releases; about 47% ABV.
• Opportunity to choose from different single malt releases (e.g., 5yo Single Malt – Single Bourbon Cask in 200 ml format).

200 ml Variants – Triple Grain Whisky

• 200 ml bottles of Nonesuch Triple Grain – Bourbon Cask, noted as a total expression in petite bottles.
• Notes of vanilla and caramel from bourbon casks and a three-grain mash.

200 ml Variants – Single Malt Whisky (General)

• Available in 200 ml format from current single malt releases.

History Bottles

• Cask 01 - History Bottle: 20L New American Oak, 48% ABV, Bottle No. 5/44, 2018 release. Price around $1500 USD in the description.
• ND21 - History Bottle: Single Malt – Red Wine Cask, ABV 44.5%; Bottle No. 70/75.
• ND37 - History Bottle: Single Malt (pictured) – Bottle price $375 USD, limited.
• History bottles give a glimpse into early releases and the distillery's history.

Seasons of the South 2025 Whisky Set

• A two-bottle set with Winter Release and Summer Release 2025.
• Winter: 40% ABV, 145 bottles; Summer: 43% ABV, 40 bottles.

Other products (complementary products in the range)

• Nonesuch Dry Gin: 700 ml, 43% ABV, London Dry style, botanicals such as juniper, coriander, citrus, Orris, Angelica, Cassia, Licorice and Australian Wattle Seed.
• Nonesuch Tasmanian Vodka: 700 ml, $48; highlights Tasmania's pristine water and small batches.
• Oaked Gin: 700 ml, Navy Strength 57% ABV, limited run of around 123 bottles, gin aged in whiskey casks for a combination of citrus and oak notes.
• Cocktail Night Pack, Glencairn and mini glassware, and merchandise such as a drawstring gift bag and Nonesuch Cap are accessories and bundled items.

Visits and Experiences

• Visiting: According to the FAQ they do not have fixed opening hours and recommend calling ahead for planned visits (times vary, plan in advance).
• Location: The distillery is located in Tasmania, about 20 minutes from Hobart Airport, in southeastern Tasmania.
• Operating philosophy: They emphasize that children are welcome, and that order changes can occur if the package is not ready for shipment.

Philosophy and Approach

• Spiritts Without Equal: a statement to create exceptional spirits that do not resemble others on the market, and that every bottle reflects family and place.
• You decide: away from dogmatic whiskey rules – 'Your Whisky, Your Rules'.
• Not overly focused on prices or medals; emphasis on flavor, process and craftsmanship, rather than trophies.
• Focus on Tasmania's terroir and use of local ingredients and botanicals (in gin) as well as unique wood casks and small-batch progression in whisky production.

Summary of Production Philosophy

• Nonesuch describes itself as a small family that handles each batch with care and love, focusing on intense, characterful flavor profiles through small batches and terroir-inspired notes in Tasmania.