Meet our family
& the story behind granddad jacks's craft distillery
Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery is the Gold Coast's first and only craft Gin, Vodka, Whiskey & Liqueur distillery located just two minutes walk from the North Burleigh beach. Recreating age-old family recipes in memory of our great Granddad Jack, each of our spirits are handcrafted in our Gold Coast distillery.
We have humbly won multiple prestigious awards since opening in August 2018 and invite you to join us on a tour or visit the Tasting Room to try for yourself.
Production is on full show to visitors from the Tasting Room and tours are available over the weekend. We also host a very intimate distillery experience each week where you can make your own bottle of gin and enjoy an evening with our Head Distiller.
We're family friendly and within walking distance of some amazing local breweries & eateries, so you can make a day of it when you visit.
the tasting room
Visit the Distillery
Enjoy an intimate afternoon or evening sitting with friends or family while enjoying award-winning spirits & liqueurs or sipping on delicious single-keg beers made by our Gold Coast distillery. The Tasting Room at Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery is open to all you good folk for bookings, tours & tastings.
OUR TASTING ROOM offers 2-hour sessions from Friday - Sunday, subject to availability:
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
3 pm - 5 pm
5.15 pm - 7.15 pm
7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
SUNDAY
2 pm - 4 pm
4.15 pm - 6.15 pm
EASTER HOLIDAY HOURS
Thursday, 1st April - OPEN
Good Friday, 2nd April - CLOSED
Easter Saturday & Sunday, 3rd & 4th April - OPEN
No Public Holiday Surcharge
MAKE A BOOKING AT THE TASTING ROOM
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING
Bookings are highly recommended as we are currently operating with reduced capacity. Walk-ins are welcome, but cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that due to current government restrictions in response to Covid-19, all guests must be seated and we only offer table service.
You will be able to order in or bring in your own food to enjoy (a cheeseboard is always a good idea). We have lots of great local eateries around us and are within walking distance to several epic breweries. If you choose to bring something, all we ask is that you bring provisions to help you tidy & dispose of any left-overs after your session.
MAKE A BOOKING
We can currently cater for group bookings of up to 15 people, comfortably. We can consider larger group bookings on a case by case basis.
Please contact us to discuss at goldcoast@granddadjacks.com
Enjoy a tour & tasting
Sip, sample and hear the story behind the Gold Coast's very own craft distillery when you join us for a tour and complimentary tasting of our award-winning spirits & liqueurs.
OUR DISTILLERY offers tours & tastings on weekends before we open. Bookings are mandatory. The following times are subject to availability.
SATURDAY
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm
SUNDAY
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm
BOOK YOUR DISTILLERY TOUR & TASTING
THE DETAILS
This guided distillery tour will introduce you to the gin-making process and the Gold Coast’s thriving craft spirit culture.
Enjoy a gin and tonic on arrival and tastings of our award-winning spirits and liqueurs as you are guided through the distillery and introduced to the history of Granddad Jack, the processes involved in making our beloved spirits and given a behind the scenes tour of our family-owned distillery.
Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING
Our Term's & Conditions
When booking your distillery tour & tasting, you agree to these terms and conditions.
COMPLETE YOUR BOOKING
Please note, if you wish to stay after the tour (recommended) you will need to also book a table separately.
Make your own gin
Make your own bottle of Gin and learn to distil during an evening with our head distiller. This experience will guide you through the process as you choose your own botanicals & operate your own 2-litre copper still. All-inclusive of dinner, drinks & a distillery tour.
OUR DISTILLERY EXPERIENCE operates on either a Wednesday or Thursday evening. Bookings are mandatory. The following times are subject to availability.
WEDNESDAY
6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
THURSDAY
6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
BOOK THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE
THE DETAILS
Make your own 500ml bottle of Gin during an intimate evening with our head distiller, Luke Ridden.
As the very first of its kind in Queensland, our 4-hour experience will guide you as you get to choose your own botanicals & learn to distil using one of our custom made 2L copper stills.
This distillery experience will introduce you to the gin-making process and teach you how to create your own bespoke 500ml bottle of craft spirit, which you get to take home to share (and brag) amongst friends and family.
We'll delve into the history of Gin and the story behind the great Granddad Jack as we take you on a tour of the distillery and provide tastings of our award-winning spirits & liqueurs.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- 4-hour masterclass with international award-winning Head Distiller & Owner, Luke Ridden.
- Choose your botanicals, distil and take home your very own 500ml bottle of Gin.
- Distillery tour & tasting of all of our award-winning gins, liqueurs and spirits.
- Complete course guide designed by Granddad Jack's for you to take home.
- Dinner & drinks provided during the night.
- All the bragging rights!
- Each year we host an awards night to pick the 'best tasting Gin' from one of our distillery class participants. The winner gets their very own recipe distilled at Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery on the large still, helps design and wax the bottle and the finished product becomes one of our limited releases.
- Good times & great memories!
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING
Our Term's & Conditions
When booking your distillery experience, you agree to the terms and conditions.
COMPLETE YOUR BOOKING
This is an intimate evening with a maximum group size of 6ppl. We'll also consider private bookings for full class.
Distillery & Liquor Store
Purchase TAKE AWAY BOTTLES ● GIFTS ● COCKTAIL MIXERS ● APPAREL ● VOUCHERS
Our distillery is open to the public throughout the week so you can pop in and chat with our friendly staff to organise a gift for someone or a cheeky restock for your home bar. We also stock all of the right things to make it easier for you, including delicious tonics, glassware and garnishes.
Shop ahead and purchase online with our easy pick up options, or drop in and we'll take care of you! We're also within walking distance of two epic breweries for you to get some take-ways or refill your growlers with some delicious locals brews!
STORE HOURS
GOLD COAST DISTILLERY 45 Lemana Lane, Miami Qld 4220
Mon - Thu: 9AM - 4PM ● Fri & Sat: 12PM - 9PM ● Sun: 12PM - 6PM