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Kangaroo Island Spirits

856 Playford Highway | Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223, Australia
+61 8 8553 9211
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Breweries
Owner description: South Australia's only boutique distillery, Kangaroo Island Spirits is producing award winning Gin and a number of liqueurs which utilise local and...... more » Owner description: South Australia's only boutique distillery, Kangaroo Island Spirits is producing award winning Gin and a number of liqueurs which utilise local and native ingredients. The cellar door offers free tastings in a rustic but personal setting. « less
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Portland, Oregon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Stopped in on the way out of Kingscote. Tried the affogato which was excellent. The liquors are very good and worth it. Best t-shirts on the island. They run a small place but that is the charm. The spirits speak for themselves and if you like liquor this is a must stop. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

very hospitable hosts. the gin is brilliant. a variety of spirits, many novel all refreshing. would never pick it from the front gate. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

We dropped by KI Spirits for some sampling and were not disappointed. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, as well as very generous with the samples. Although they are not cheap, the spirits were different and very good quality. Would drop by again. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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Kangaroo Island Spirits is a boutique distillery located in Cygnet River, 10 minutes west of Kingscote. It is run by Jon & Sarah Lark, a beautiful couple with a passion for their craft. We drove out to their distillery on the Playford Highway and seeing the Kis logo out front, we were surprised at how quickly we'd come upon it... More

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Adelaide
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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Only a short distance from Kingscote, KIS as it's affectionately called should definitely be included in your itinerary. Gin is the speciality, though the entire range of vodkas and liqueurs are tasty and unique. Hand-crafted with flair and passion for an excellent brew, you can taste the flavours of lime, ginger, lemon, and samphire (a salt-tolerant plant). A wonderful tasting... More

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Canberra, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

We got to taste all sorts of spirits like Limoncello, lime and ginger liqueur etc. We bought a bottle of strawberry liqueur. We also bought a small tub of Drunken KIS ice cream which was divine – made using brandy soaked walnuts, honey and walnut liqueur along with honeycomb chip More

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

pulling up to KIS had us wondering if in fact it was worth stopping at. a note to the owners to clean it up a bit! But step through the shed door and a little surprise awaits you. wonderful gin, vodka and liqueurs. worth a stop even if you don't drink. their affogato was unforgettable and their honey walnut icecream..yummy! More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

Frankly the view from the road makes it look all rather run-down. And the shed that you are about to enter looks a bit worse for wear. So you go in with very low expectations (and I suspect a lot of people don't go in at all). Surprise surprise, there are a number of unusual and fairly elegantly flavoured liqueurs... More

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Sydney
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2011
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Kangaroo Island Spirits is a small farm yard distillery just out of Kingscote on Kangaroo Island. On approach we didn't expect to find the sophisticated pure flavours we eventually found inside. It looks a bit country, hippy, hokey from the outside but the gin, honey and walnut liquor, and many of the other citrus based vodkas and liquors were amazing... More

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Berlin, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2011
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this little backyard distillery is one of the most remarkable stops on KI - it rocks-. wonderful, friendly and humorous staff. delicious products -from the best coffee served on the island, to homemade mulberry icecream and their delicious liqueurs. i highly recommed the exquisite gin! and my little daughter would recommend the playground - with the trampolin, the tractor and... More

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