Chiefs Son Distillery
Chiefs Son Distillery
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Chiefs Son Distillery produces award winning Single Malt whisky. Visit our tasting room to sample 4 whiskies whilst overlooking the working distillery floor, barrel area, bottling line and our 4000L still. The tasting includes 4 whiskies, a history of the distillery, stories from our distiller owners and an explanation of how whisky is made.
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Sean B
1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Friends
Really well delivered informative yet easy to understand overview of what these guys are about and the rich history in the making of this boutique company. Not just for whisky lovers this one, of course the whisky is a big bonus. You won't be disappointed.
Written 15 October 2023
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Leonie T
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Aug. 2023 • Friends
We had a great time tasting whisky and listening to the history of the McIntosh family. Stuart rolls out a good tale and is quite charming/amusing in his delivery. A fun way to spend a few idle hours, couldn't recommend more.
Well done Chiefs Son
Well done Chiefs Son
Written 31 August 2023
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archiekitten
Pakenham, Australia345 contributions
We first sampled this fantastic drop at the Good Food & Wine Show in Melbourne. My hubby was convinced their Single Malt was direct from the Scottish Highlands. We just had to visit the Distillary. Distillery Tour with Cheese Board ... here we come.
The distillery is well laid out and very modern. Our tour was held by the chief distiller and co-owner Mr Stuart McIntosh. He held our interest for a good 1 1/2 hours. We learned so much ... from the beginning .... 900 years ago to today. Not saying any more than that. You will need to visit for yourself.
The cheese board was great and the tastings were stunning. Will certainly be going back. LOVE THE VODKA too.
The distillery is well laid out and very modern. Our tour was held by the chief distiller and co-owner Mr Stuart McIntosh. He held our interest for a good 1 1/2 hours. We learned so much ... from the beginning .... 900 years ago to today. Not saying any more than that. You will need to visit for yourself.
The cheese board was great and the tastings were stunning. Will certainly be going back. LOVE THE VODKA too.
Written 4 August 2023
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chiefssondistillery
Thank you - we loved sharing our story and whisky with you!
Written 23 August 2023
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Ruralrosie
Pakenham, Australia34 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
Visited for the tour last weekend. All the staff were warm, friendly and exceptionally knowledgeable. Wonderful personal touch as the tour was lead by the founder complete with family history and stories. The Whisky and Vodka featured is some of the best we've had outside of the Scottish Highlands. Quality is superb and well worth the purchase price. Couldn't fault this as a weekend visit and their hospitality is beyond reproach. Thoroughly recommend this to everyone.
Written 26 July 2023
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chiefssondistillery
Thank you we are glad you had an awesome time.
Written 23 August 2023
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Albury, Australia16 contributions
Jul. 2022
On a recent trip to the Mornington Peninsula, making some final arrangements for our small group tour in October, we visited the distillery. Sarah was a delightful guide for the tasting Brendon undertook, we both learned so much more about their business, their heritage, the story behind the name and of course about the fabulous single malt whiskies. We didn't leave empty handed and look forward to returning with our small group. Well done Sarah & Stuart, and delightful to see you collaborating with the other spirit distillers in the peninsula as well.
Written 24 July 2022
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chiefssondistillery
Thanks guys, look forward to welcoming your next group
Written 10 April 2023
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Sally
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
May 2022
Felt right at home with the distillers!
Lots of whisky banter, overlooking the copper stills, aged barrels and the best part was stealing whisky straight from the barrel.
Lots of whisky banter, overlooking the copper stills, aged barrels and the best part was stealing whisky straight from the barrel.
Written 5 May 2022
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chiefssondistillery
Hope you are enjoying the "stolen whisky"!
Written 23 August 2023
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MoreTravel278
Melbourne, Australia121 contributions
Apr. 2022
Stuart was a fantastic host, providing a fascinating insight into the creation of whisky as well as the genesis of Chief’s Son and its evolution (created and run by Stuart and his wife).
A delicious platter of local cheeses complemented the four tastings, with Stuart offering extra tastings of some other varieties. Encouraging us all to help ourselves to a take-home sample by drawing from the barrel using a whisky thief was a nice touch!
Thoroughly recommended for anyone who has even the slightest interest in whisky!
A delicious platter of local cheeses complemented the four tastings, with Stuart offering extra tastings of some other varieties. Encouraging us all to help ourselves to a take-home sample by drawing from the barrel using a whisky thief was a nice touch!
Thoroughly recommended for anyone who has even the slightest interest in whisky!
Written 30 April 2022
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chiefssondistillery
Thank you for visiting us - we are delighted you had a great time.
Written 1 May 2022
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Sarah K
Melbourne, Australia24 contributions
Oct. 2021
A perfect outing for Whiskey Lovers. As avid Whiskey tasters we are never sure what we are going find Chiefs Son left nothing to be desired. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the atmosphere inviting and the Whiskey was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our tasting experience and look forward to returning. Until then we will very much enjoy the spoils of your labor.
Written 30 October 2021
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chiefssondistillery
Thank you Sarah - we hope you are still enjoying a dram!
Written 1 May 2022
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Melbguy3805
Melbourne, Australia1,317 contributions
Jun. 2021
Went to try some of there whisky and was pleasantly surprised. All the one we tried were good.
Would highly recommend this place.
Would highly recommend this place.
Written 6 July 2021
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chiefssondistillery
Great to hear that you enjoyed our whisky!
Written 1 May 2022
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Len R
Sydney, Australia35 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
Great whisky reasonably priced. I have purchased over a dozen and never been dissatisfied. This whiskey is running its own race.
Written 14 April 2021
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chiefssondistillery
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Written 1 May 2022
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