Hoochery Distillery is one of Australia’s most remote and character-filled rum producers. Family-owned and proudly independent, the Hoochery rum distillery has been crafting small-batch spirits since 1995. Using traditional copper pot stills and locally grown sugar cane, the team produces its signature Hoochery Distillery Ord River Rum in the heart of the Kimberley.
A visit to the Hoochery Distillery reveals how tropical heat accelerates barrel ageing, creating bold, complex flavours. From the Hoochery Distillery Single Barrel Selection to its smooth whisky releases, tastings are relaxed and welcoming. It’s a memorable stop on our premium over 50s Western Australia tours.
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A tour of the Hoochery Distillery in Kununurra is friendly, informal, and full of personality. Visitors step inside a working distillery, see the copper stills up close, and enjoy guided tastings of rum and small-batch releases.
The ideal time to visit is during the Kimberley dry season, from May to September, when clear skies and warm days make touring comfortable. Nearby, explore Lake Kununurra, the Ord River, and Mirima National Park, making the distillery an easy highlight on Kimberley tours.
What sets Hoochery Distillery Kununurra apart is its tropical barrel ageing. The intense Kimberley heat speeds up maturation, giving Hoochery Distillery Ord River Rum its bold, full-bodied character.
Favourites like Spike’s Reserve and the Hoochery Distillery Single Barrel Selection are often highlights for over 50s tours exploring northern WA. For those who enjoy discovering authentic local flavours, this outback distillery offers a memorable tasting experience unlike anywhere else in Australia.
Hoochery Distillery Kununurra is located just outside Kununurra in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia, around 3 hours from Broome by air.
The Hoochery Distillery is famous for its handcrafted Ord River Rum, tropical barrel ageing and small-batch spirits made in one of Australia’s most remote distilleries.
Yes, visitors can enjoy guided tastings and learn how rum and whisky are made. It’s a popular stop on Kimberley tours and over 50s Western Australia holidays.
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