Tasmanian Gin, Local Botanicals & Cocktails in Devonport
Want to taste a little of Tasmania in your glass? Southern Wild Distillery in the heart of Devonport creates premium spirits inspired by the landscapes, ingredients and wild places of the island.
Best known for its Dasher + Fisher gin range, Southern Wild takes inspiration from mountain, meadow and ocean. Native pepperberry, lavender and wakame are among the distinctly Tasmanian botanicals that give the spirits their sense of place.
Drop into the distillery for a guided tasting and work your way through the range, or settle in at the bar with a cocktail made using spirits and liqueurs produced onsite. At the heart of it all is the striking copper still, designed by distiller George Burgess.
Right in Devonport’s Market Square precinct, Southern Wild is an easy first Tasting Trail stop if you’ve just rolled off the Spirit of Tasmania – or a very good reason to linger in the city a little longer.
Explore more of the Tasting Trail
Start your tasting adventure here with our Deloraine to Devonport, taking you from Southern Wild Distillery through local producers, vineyards and farm gates before finishing with a beer by the sea in Penguin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern Wild Distillery?
Southern Wild Distillery is located in the Market Square precinct at 13–17 Oldaker Street in central Devonport, Tasmania.
What does Southern Wild Distillery make?
Southern Wild Distillery produces premium Tasmanian spirits and liqueurs and is best known for its Dasher + Fisher gin range, inspired by Tasmania’s mountain, meadow and ocean landscapes.
What Tasmanian ingredients are used in Dasher + Fisher gin?
The Dasher + Fisher gin range features distinctly Tasmanian ingredients, including native pepperberry, lavender and wakame, with each gin inspired by a different Tasmanian landscape.
Can you do a gin tasting at Southern Wild Distillery?
Yes. Visit Southern Wild Distillery in Devonport to taste its range of premium Tasmanian spirits and discover more about the local ingredients and landscapes behind them.
Can you have a cocktail at Southern Wild Distillery?
Yes. The distillery bar serves cocktails made with Southern Wild spirits and liqueurs produced onsite.
Is Southern Wild Distillery near the Spirit of Tasmania?
Yes. Southern Wild Distillery is located in central Devonport, making it an easy stop for visitors arriving or departing Tasmania by Spirit of Tasmania.
What else can I explore near Southern Wild Distillery?
Southern Wild is the starting point for the Tasting Trail Tasmania Penguin to Devonport Mini Trail, connecting Devonport with local producers, vineyards and farm gates as you travel west towards Penguin.
