Fannys Bay Distillery: Tasmanian Coastal Single Malt Whisky Guide
Fannys Bay Distillery is a family-run single malt whisky producer at Tam O'Shanter on Tasmania's windswept north-east coast. Owned by Mathew and Julie Cooper, it makes small-batch whisky matured close to Bass Strait and offers appointment-only tastings and cellar-door visits.
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At a glance • History • Production • Whisky range • Visiting • Reader poll • FAQs • Sources
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Fannys Bay Distillery at a glance
Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
Country | Australia |
Region | Tasmania |
Status | Operational family-run Tasmanian single malt whisky distillery on the north-east coast, producing small-batch coastal whisky with appointment-only tastings and tours. |
Location | 15 Seascape Drive, Tam O'Shanter, Lulworth, Tasmania 7252, Australia |
History
Fannys Bay was established as a small family craft distillery on Tasmania's north-east coast.
The distillery built its identity around maritime maturation, with casks stored only metres from Bass Strait.
Its current whisky programme includes a wide range of individual cask releases sold in small formats and full bottles.
Production
Single malt whisky is distilled in small batches.
The producer uses small French oak barrels and a wide range of wine and fortified-wine casks.
Current releases include port, shiraz, pinot, chardonnay, bourbon, sherry and peated-cask styles.
Whisky range and releases
Bottle / range | Status | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Port Cask Single Malt | Current | Port cask | Multiple current barrels |
Shiraz Cask Single Malt | Current | Shiraz cask | Multiple current barrels |
Pinot Cask Single Malt | Current | Pinot cask | Cask-strength small batch |
Chardonnay Cask Single Malt | Current | Chardonnay cask | Cask-strength release |
Peated Pinot Single Malt | Current | Peated / Pinot cask | Limited small batch |
Rare and limited releases
Availability can change quickly for small-batch and historic whisky. Check the exact producer, bottler and current listing before relying on a release being available.
Awards and recognition
Only awards tied to an exact whisky expression, competition and year are treated as verified.
Visiting Fannys Bay Distillery
Private tastings and cellar-door tours are available by prior appointment at 15 Seascape Drive, Tam O'Shanter, Lulworth. Contact the distillery before travelling.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fannys Bay Distillery operating today?
Operational family-run Tasmanian single malt whisky distillery on the north-east coast, producing small-batch coastal whisky with appointment-only tastings and tours.
Can you visit?
Private tastings and cellar-door tours are available by prior appointment at 15 Seascape Drive, Tam O'Shanter, Lulworth. Contact the distillery before travelling.
What whisky does it make?
Current, historic or separately branded releases are distinguished in the range table above.
Sources and photo credits
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About the author
Written by Filip Janczak for Whisky Clan.
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