The Old Kempton Distillery is situated 90 minutes south of Launceston and 45 minutes north of Hobart. Get ready for a breathtakingly gorgeous picturesque journey down the Midland Highway. OKD is open everyday from 10 am to 4 pm. Functions for the night are not offered. Since there is currently no public transportation to Kempton, it is advised to rent your own vehicle.
The cellar door/cafe at Old Kempton Distillery features two quaintly refurbished eating areas known as The Juniper Room and The Barley Room, as well as a lovely courtyard where you can relax and savor some home-cooked goodies from the cafe menu. Their brand-new Cask Lounge is filled with cozy chairs, beautiful casks, and a botanic wall, making it the perfect place to unwind while sipping a drink.
Dysart House which is now the location of Old Kempton Distillerey's cellar door was originally a grand coaching inn built in 1842. Guests can still appreciate the Georgian feel of the building today in the many areas OKD has to offer.
The Cask Lounge is an area with an assortment of chesterfield armchairs and couches with low tables perfect for relaxing with a coffee or whisky-tasting flight. Decorated with whisky casks, a wide range of Tasmanian books and information on the process of distilling with a bar set up in one corner ready for tastings. The lounge can accommodate up to 30 people.
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