Black Gate Distillery: Mendooran, New South Wales
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Black Gate Distillery is a small family-run distillery in Mendooran, in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia. It makes single malt whisky and rum.
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Black Gate at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Producer / distillery | Black Gate |
Country and region | New South Wales, Australia |
Owner / background | Black Gate Distillery |
Historical context | Black Gate was founded in 2009 by husband and wife Brian and Genise Hollingworth. Brian is in charge of whisky distilling and Genise of rum production, according to the Rum Auctioneer… |
Whisky identity | Small batch Australian single malt and rum produced in Mendooran |
Visitor information | Check the official operator's website for currently available tours and visitor access. |
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Where it is
The distillery is at 72 Forrest Road, Mendooran, NSW 2842.
History and people
Black Gate was founded in 2009 by husband and wife Brian and Genise Hollingworth. Brian is in charge of whisky distilling and Genise of rum production, according to the Rum Auctioneer encyclopedia. The rum was the first of its two spirits to be made, and its debut bottling was released in 2014.
How it is made
Everything is distilled and matured on site in direct-fired pot stills. The distillery describes its spirits as made with no added sugar, no colour and no additives, in the traditional way.
Sources differ on capacity. Rum Auctioneer gives 4,000 litres a year, a quarter of it molasses-based rum. A retailer profile on Spirit of the Maker gives about 3,000 litres of whisky and about 1,000 litres of rum.
Rum Auctioneer reports that the Black Gate name is used for both the single malt whisky and the rum, and that rums are cask-aged in a variety of wood styles, often locally sourced ex-port and wine barrels.
The range
Black Gate sells an Australian single malt whisky and a pure dark rum, usually in small batch and single cask releases. A single cask release, Cask 22, was listed in a 2017 awards roundup of Australian wine and spirits.
Visiting and links
Black Gate takes part in community events such as Ironfest, where it sells bottles and talks visitors through its process. Official website: blackgatedistillery.com.
Sources
Rum Auctioneer distillery entry for Black Gate. Ironfest participant page for Black Gate Distillery. Spirit of the Maker distillery profile. Black Gate Distillery website news post, 29 November 2017.
What makes Black Gate distinctive?
Small batch Australian single malt and rum produced in Mendooran
Black Gate whisky bottle and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Black Gate Single Malt Whisky | NAS / edition varies | Check producer label | Small batch Australian single malt and rum produced in Mendooran |
Bottles and editions listed above are documented expressions or historical associations, not live stock or guaranteed current distillery production. Confirm dates, strengths and provenance with the producer.
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Frequently asked questions about Black Gate
Where is Black Gate based?
New South Wales, Australia.
Who owns or operates Black Gate?
Black Gate Distillery.
What is distinctive about Black Gate?
Small batch Australian single malt and rum produced in Mendooran.
Which whiskies are documented?
Black Gate Single Malt Whisky. Editions and market availability may differ.
Can you visit Black Gate?
Check the current official distillery website for tour and visitor arrangements.
Sources and editorial notes
Original research and source links have been preserved. Ownership, production, release schedules and visiting information may change.
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Cover photograph: Black Gate Distillery's actual production and visitor building in Mendooran, New South Wales. Source: Hipcamp / Black Gate Distillery host listing. Reuse rights have not been independently confirmed.
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