GREAT OCEAN ROAD GIN

Æ The best things in life come in threes, and at Great Ocean Road Gin, you’ll find a Distillery, a Gin Kitchen, and a Tasting Room, creating a trifecta of delights.

In November 2017, founder Ann Houlihan and her partner Kris Mckie embarked on a sea change to Anglesea, where Ann began crafting her small batch craft gin infused with regional botanicals. Inspired by the thriving food scene in Geelong and the Surf Coast region, they eagerly joined the growing food community along the coast. The natural environment and rugged beauty of the Great Ocean Road served as their muse for crafting coastal gins with a playful brand that pays homage to their favourite place in the world and their love for premium gin.

In December 2022, the doors opened to their new Torquaybased distillery in Sawmills Way. Their gins are meticulously crafted using a 300L Australian copper pot still sourced from Tasmania. The distillery is not just a production hub; it also boasts a retail store and a cellar door bar open on Fridays and Saturdays. Here, gin enthusiasts can savour gin and tonics, tasting trays, an epic snack menu, and expertly crafted cocktails prominently featuring the Great Ocean Road Gin.

Great Ocean Road Gin has curated an exciting lineup of event experiences at their Torquay Distillery, enticing you and your friends out of winter hibernation and into spring. From cocktail making classes to live music, DJ grooves, and entertaining karaoke nights, these events promise to sweep you away from any weather worries. Additionally, they have a Tasting Room & Gin Garden, and a restaurant called The Gin Kitchen in Aireys Inlet. The Gin Kitchen offers a delightful experience where you can indulge in their unique coastal Gins, handcrafted in small batches. Their tasting trays, carefully curated cocktails, and selection of local beers and wines further elevate the experience.

DISTILLERY: 1/8 SAWMILLS WAY, TORQUAY

OPEN: FRI 5-8PM, SAT 12:30 – 7PM

SHOP: MON-FRI 12:30-5PM

TASTING KITCHEN & GARDEN:

WHERE: 32/34 GREAT OCEAN ROAD, AIREYS INLET

OPEN: WED – THURS 5:30-8 FRI – SAT 3-8 & SUN 12-8PM