POKOLBIN DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
Test‑Tube Tasting at Hunter Distillery — Six Spirits, One Cellar Door in Pokolbin
A concise, guided cellar‑door tasting at Hunter Distillery in Pokolbin sampling any six gins, vodkas and liqueurs — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Test‑Tube Tasting at Hunter Distillery — Six Spirits, One Cellar Door in Pokolbin.
Set in Pokolbin, New South Wales, Hunter Distillery carries four generations of distilling knowledge into a compact cellar‑door experience: handcrafted gins, vodkas and liqueurs made on site and presented through the distillery’s original test‑tube tasting format.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Four generations of craft
Hunter Distillery builds on a family lineage stretching back beyond wartime Poland, embracing traditional methods and premium raw ingredients to produce its in‑house spirits.
The original test‑tube tasting
At the cellar door you sample any six gins, vodkas and liqueurs from the Valli and Black Label ranges, presented in the distillery’s signature test‑tube format and guided by experienced staff.
An operating distillery environment
The tasting takes place at the Pokolbin facility where production is visible — expect machinery in operation and distinctive aromas from distillation and batching processes; the site is pet friendly and accessible to visitors with disabilities.
What the day feels like
A concise, hands‑on cellar‑door tasting
The experience is compact — up to about an hour — and centered on sampling a curated selection of the distillery’s bottled range. Staff lead you through six samples drawn from their regular menu, explaining origins, production notes and flavour highlights while you taste at the cellar‑door bench.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this brief tasting suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring photographic ID for age verification; tastings are age‑restricted and guests must present ID on arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Test‑Tube Tasting take?
The tasting runs for up to approximately 60 minutes.
What will I taste during the session?
You sample any six gins, vodkas and liqueurs from the distillery’s regular menu, including selections from the Valli and Black Label ranges.
Do I need to bring ID?
Yes — please bring valid photographic ID for verification on arrival.
Is the distillery suitable for children or under‑18s?
No — the tasting is for adults aged 18 and over.
Are pets and accessibility accommodated?
Yes — Hunter Distillery is pet friendly and accessible to those with disabilities.
When is the cellar door open for selections and tastings?
Selections from the full product range are available seven days a week between 10:00 and 17:00.