Sipping Tasmania: An Intimate Whisky Odyssey from Hobart

HOBART DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE

Sipping Tasmania: An Intimate Whisky Odyssey from Hobart

A 6.5-hour, adults-only tour visiting top Tasmanian distilleries (including Belgrove and Lark) with round-trip transport and included tastings.

Sipping Tasmania: An Intimate Whisky Odyssey from Hobart.

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Location
Hobart
Operator
Bespoke Tours Hobart
Category
Distillery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Embark on an intimate 6.5-hour whisky tour from Hobart that threads together some of Tasmania's most celebrated distilleries. With a maximum of six guests you move through tasting rooms and historic sites, sampling regional spirits and learning the craft behind them while a private driver handles the roads.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GROUP

Small, focused tasting group

The tour is deliberately intimate — capped at six guests — and is catered for adults only, creating space for detailed tastings and conversation with distillery staff.

THE TASTES

Hand‑picked distilleries and guided tastings

Operators have personally selected venues such as Belgrove and Lark and include visits to three distilleries in a day, with the cost of whisky tastings and distillery tours covered by the tour price.

THE CONVENIENCE

Door‑to‑door transport and comfort

Round-trip private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle includes hotel pickup and drop-off within 5 km of Hobart CBD, allowing you to sample freely without worrying about the drive.

What the day feels like

How the day feels

The day unfolds as a measured circuit of tasting rooms and historic sites: a morning pickup in Hobart, a first stop to sample whisky in a polished tasting room, a deeper behind-the-scenes distillery tour with bond‑store tastings, a village visit with local cheese, another distillery tasting at Lark, and an afternoon return to the city — all paced to showcase Tasmania’s whisky culture without rush.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Whisky AficionadosWell suited: small focused tastings and behind‑the‑scenes commentary make this ideal for those keen to deepen their knowledge of Tasmanian whisky.
2
Couples & Small GroupsWell suited: the maximum of six guests and private transport create an intimate shared experience for couples or small adult groups.
3
Families with childrenNot suitable: the tour is catered for adults only and requires participants to be 18 years or older.
4
Guests seeking easy logisticsWell suited: round‑trip hotel pickup and an air‑conditioned private vehicle remove the need for self‑drive arrangements.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Bring water, dress for comfort, and carry sunscreen and a hat.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The tour runs for approximately 6.5 hours.

When does the tour start and finish?

Pickup from hotels within 5 km of Hobart CBD is around 10:00 am and drop-off is approximately 4:30 pm.

Are tastings included in the price?

Yes — the tour includes the cost of whisky tastings and distillery tours at the venues visited.

Is lunch included?

No — lunch is not included in the tour cost; there is a relaxed lunch stop during the day but you will pay separately.

How many distilleries will we visit?

The tour includes visits to three distilleries on the day.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes — the order of visits and which distilleries are visited may change depending on availability, weather and opening times.