5 Hobart Whisky Tours, from First Dram to Last

1.LARK Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $49Our pick

Spend about 45 minutes at LARK Distillery in Pontville, a short outing from Hobart’s wider area. Walk through restored buildings dating to 1822, see the working distillery and cooperage, learn how Tasmanian single malt is made, and taste three LARK whiskies. The tour is for adults aged 18 and over and includes a 10% bottle discount, with some exclusions.

“Amazing knowledge and experience from the staff. Incredible learning all a out the unique history of the distillery and founders of Lark.”

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2.Signature Whisky Tour – Hobart & SE Tasmania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6h 30m · from $247

Spend about six and a half hours tasting Tasmanian whisky with a driver-guide, usually visiting Sullivans Cove, Old Kempton, and Lark. Ross leads the English-language tour, explains how whisky is made, and keeps the group to six people. Hotel pickup within 5 km of Hobart CBD, tastings, tours, and bottled water are included. Lunch is extra.

“Ross was wonderful and so informative!! Easy to chat to and we had the most amazing day”

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3.Private Tassie Distillery Tour – Tastings, Lunch and Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $860

Spend about six hours with a private guide visiting Spring Bay Distillery, Hobart Whisky and Killara Distillery. Meet distillers including Susanne, Cam, Kristy, John, Ben or Trevor, taste new make spirit, create a whisky blend, and enjoy cheese, chocolates and catered lunch.

“My husband and I along with some friends did this tour. From the outset, everything was well organised and professional, with a personal feel. The tour guide had a great rapport with all the distillery owners, along with a great knoRead more”

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4.Wine, Gin & Whisky Tour – Hobart & SE Tasmania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $251

Join Ross from Bespoke Tours Hobart for a seven-hour tasting trip through the Derwent Valley and Coal River Valley. You’ll visit family-run wineries, 7K Distillery, Old Kempton Whisky Distillery and The Wicked Cheese Co. Tastings and transport are covered, while lunch at Old Kempton costs about $20 extra. Pickup is available within 5km of Hobart CBD.

“Ross is a friendly, knowledgeable guide. He makes arrangements ahead of time and make sure that you feel comfortable and taken care of.”

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5.Signature Whisky Tour – Hobart & SE Tasmania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $251

Spend about six and a half hours tasting Tasmanian whisky at Sullivans Cove, Old Kempton, Lark, Overeem, or other local distilleries. Your small group, capped at six, travels by air-conditioned vehicle, with lunch at your own cost and a stop at The Wicked Cheese Co. for a cheese tasting.

“A very pleasant day discovering the mysteries of Tasmanian whiskey! The distillers were incredibly knowledgeable and we gained some valuable insights into what whiskey is all about.”

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