Black Gate Distillery

a bottle of Country to Coast whisky and a whisky glass on a wooden table with the Black Gate signage on the shed in the background

Founded in 2009 by Genise and Brian Hollingworth, Black Gate Distillery is a family-owned craft distillery located in Mendooran, a small rural town in Central West New South Wales, nestled between Dubbo and Coonabarabran. From humble beginnings, Black Gate has grown to become one of Australia's most respected independent distilleries, producing award-winning whisky and rum entirely on site.

Black Gate is proudly hands-on, with every spirit produced in small batches and matured in carefully selected casks. The distillery is known for doing things its own way, focusing on quality, traditional methods, and flavour rather than chasing trends.

Over more than 15 years, Black Gate has earned a loyal following for its small-batch approach and bold, expressive whisky style. Known for producing rich, characterful and often heavily flavoured spirits, Black Gate creates whiskies that leave a lasting impression on those who appreciate depth, intensity and individuality in their glass.

For those who enjoy drams with weight, personality and a touch of the unexpected, Black Gate is a distillery well worth seeking out. Whether you're discovering the range for the first time or revisiting an old favourite, you're sure to find something memorable in the glass.