BROOKVALE DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
Behind the Copper: A Brookvale Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting
A focused, behind-the-scenes 45-minute walkthrough of Manly Spirits Co.’s distillery with a guided tasting of five core expressions—useful for anyone wanting a clear look at craft gin production.
Behind the Copper: A Brookvale Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting.
Set in Brookvale, Manly Spirits Co. opens its copper and glass doors for a concise, instructive look at craft distillation. The tour moves through stills, botanical stores and bottling areas, then settles into a tasting that isolates how botanicals and technique shape each expression.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
See the stills and the make-room
Go behind the scenes to view the distillery’s production areas: the copper stills, the pantry of botanicals and the bottling setup that turn raw ingredients into finished spirits.
Five expressions, side-by-side
The tour culminates in an in-depth tasting of five core spirit expressions so you can sit, sip and compare how botanicals and technique alter aroma and flavour.
A modest discount on bottles
On the way out you can take advantage of a $10 discount on a full-sized bottle of Gin, Liqueur or Vodka purchased at the distillery.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
This is a compact, hands-on visit: a friendly spirit guide escorts small groups through production areas, invites you to touch and smell raw botanicals, explains the history and craft of gin, and then leads an in-depth tasting of five core expressions—an efficient primer on artisan distillation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits—and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours operate on weekends: 45-minute tours take place on Saturdays at 2pm and 5pm, and Sundays at 12pm.
No special gear is specified by the operator; plan for a short indoor walk through production areas.
The tour meets at the Manly Spirits Co. distillery in Brookvale.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum age to join the tour?
Participants must be 18 years or older.
How long is the tour?
The tour is 45 minutes long.
When are tours scheduled?
Tours run on Saturdays at 2pm and 5pm, and Sundays at 12pm.
What does the experience include?
A guided tour of the distillery and a tasting of five spirit expressions; a discount on full-sized bottles purchased on the day is also offered.
Where do I go to join the tour?
Meet at the Manly Spirits Co. distillery in Brookvale.
Is there a discount on purchases?
Yes—there is a $10 discount on a full-sized bottle of Gin, Liqueur or Vodka purchased from the distillery on the day.