History

Hillwood whisky is a hidden gem from Tamar Valley Distillery, located in Hillwood, Tasmania by the Tamar River, where Master Distiller Paul Herron and his triplet sons run the process and produce whisky with a full-bodied and hearty flavor.

Production

Hillwood produces a modern Australian whisky in the tradition of Scottish single malt, but with a distinctive touch from wild Tasmania and their family-operated approach. The area is described as a private, secluded oasis where you can hear the wind rustling through the trees and forget the rest of the world. The district's limited-edition release bottles consist of small formats, single casks, and are typically produced in around 30–40 bottles per cask. From grain to glass, their products are 100% handmade; Hillwood is one of the few distilleries that create everything from grist to bottles – they malt, mash, ferment, distill, mature and bottle all of their whisky on the Hillwood estate.

Products/Whisky Series

Hillwood expressions include: - 2022 Hillwood – Tamar Valley Distillery Bourbon Cask Strength (500 ml) - 2023 Hillwood – Tamar Valley Distillery Pinot Noir Cask Strength (500 ml) - 2021 Hillwood – Tamar Valley Distillery Port Cask Strength (500 ml) - 2020 Hillwood – Tamar Valley Distillery Port Cask Single Malt Whisky (500 ml)

Visit/Experiences

Hillwood is described as a retreat of privacy and seclusion where you can hear the wind in the trees and forget the rest of the world.

Philosophy

With a family-run approach and a dedication to craft, Hillwood is rooted in the belief that whisky should reflect Tasmania's nature – everything is handmade, from grain to glass, and the expression of place comes through the master distiller's craft and the small single-cask releases.