Limeburners: Great Southern Distilling, Albany Whisky and Visitor Guide
Limeburners is Great Southern Distilling Company's single malt whisky, made at its Albany site in Western Australia. The harbour-side location combines production with a cellar door, but the group's other brands and sites should not be confused with Albany-made Limeburners.
Its familiar American Oak, fortified-wine-cask and peated expressions offer different routes through the range. Bottle size, cask-strength editions and renamed cask descriptions still require careful matching.
Great Southern Distilling Company (Limeburners) at a glance
Key fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Producer | Great Southern Distilling Company |
Founder | Cameron Syme |
Location | 252 Frenchman Bay Road, Albany, Western Australia |
First distillation | 24 December 2005, according to the producer |
First single malt release | May 2008 |
Whisky identity | Limeburners single malt |
Other group sites | Separate Porongurup and Margaret River operations |
Visitors | Albany cellar door and bookable production tours |
Research checked 26 October 2026. Visitor schedules, release plans and availability may change.
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Great Southern Distilling Company (Limeburners): history and development
Cameron Syme developed the project after relocating to the region in 2004. The producer records first distillation on Christmas Eve 2005, followed by the opening of the present site in 2007 and its first single malt release in May 2008.
The business later developed additional operations and spirits. That expansion does not mean every group product comes from Albany or can be filed as a Limeburners single malt.
People, ownership and identity
Great Southern Distilling Company operates the Limeburners brand. Its public account separates the Albany operation from the group's other locations and identities, including Giniversity and whiskies associated with Porongurup.
The directory therefore uses the Albany site for this guide. Broader company history is included only where it helps explain the whisky, rather than collapsing all premises into a single map pin.
How the whisky is made
The producer describes Western Australian malted barley, fermentation lasting roughly four to seven days and double pot distillation. The detailed production account lists 1,800-litre and 1,000-litre stills.
Ex-bourbon wood and fortified-wine treatments help differentiate expressions. The peated style uses locally sourced peat associated with the Walpole region. Those features should not be applied to unpeated or differently matured bottles by default.
Whisky range and release identities
The following entries describe documented releases or, where explicitly stated, an announced future whisky. They are not claims of current stock or independent Whisky Clan tasting scores.
Key fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Limeburners American Oak Single Malt Whisky | A 43% ABV expression, with a documented 700 ml presentation as well as smaller formats; bourbon-cask maturation. |
Limeburners Apera Cask Single Malt Whisky | A 43% ABV release using the Apera cask designation, formerly described as Sherry Cask in the range. |
Limeburners Port Cask Single Malt Whisky | A separate 43% ABV port-cask expression; exact batch and current naming should be checked against the bottle. |
Limeburners Peated Single Malt Whisky | The producer's documented peated presentation is 48% ABV, distinct from the standard 43% cask expressions. |
Limeburners American Oak Single Malt Whisky
Release milestones and recognition
The producer's early production and release dates provide the backbone of the distillery's modern history. Later awards have helped establish the brand, but individual competition results must remain tied to their named entries.
Renaming a cask description is also different from creating an entirely new whisky. Historical labels and current product pages should be reconciled before the library adds another record.
Visiting and current practical information
The Albany cellar door is at 252 Frenchman Bay Road. The producer and regional tourism body advertise guided access to the working distillery, with tastings and other hospitality offerings.
Use the current booking page for times, pricing and age conditions. A visit to another Great Southern company location is not necessarily a tour of the Limeburners stillhouse, even where several group products are served.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Limeburners whisky made?
The producer identifies its Albany operation as the Limeburners single malt site.
Did the first single malt appear in 2004?
No. The company's account places first distillation in December 2005 and the first single malt release in May 2008.
Is Apera Cask automatically a new whisky record?
Not necessarily. The former Sherry Cask naming needs reconciliation against the exact label and batch.
Can visitors tour the Albany site?
Yes, guided visits are advertised. Check the current booking calendar and the exact location.
Sources and photograph credits
The links below support the history, production and expression-specific details. Checked on 26 October 2026. Product pages do not by themselves establish current stock, legal image permissions or an independent review.
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