Come and discover Rowville’s hidden cocktail bar and distillery, a true gem waiting to be explored. Tucked away behind the lush bushes in a secluded, elegant, and relaxing environment, this is a place where you can taste our unique and bold spirits, including a variety of exceptional whisky, artisanal gin, and decadent liqueurs. Not to mention our extensive and creative cocktail list, thoughtfully crafted from our own spirits and skilfully served up by our knowledgeable distillers and expert blenders themselves.
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WINTER opening hours:
Friday 3pm - Late
Saturday 1pm - Late
Sunday CLOSED (Re-open Mid September)
“Changing taste perceptions, one dram at a time.”
Head Distiller Bob Wilhelm
Masters to None.
Independence means no rush, no deadlines and no interference - our only goal is to make a damn good drink. Whether Whisky or Gin, quality comes first. This means time, refinement, and lots of taste tests - ensuring that our products hold their own amongst the impressive Australian spirit industry.
Made by Family.
Headed up by Bob Wilhelm, Loaded Barrel was born out of a passion for spirits and a spirit for family. Conceived to create a proud legacy that will continue many years into the future, Loaded Barrel is run by our family, from distillers to designers.
Designed to be Different.
A sleek and tall pot still for fruity flavours and aromas, combined with large variety of customised casks - you can expect a different flavour profile on our Whisky. And, that’s what we want people to expect.. Different. We’re here to change your taste perceptions one dram at a time - the Loaded Barrel way.
From passion to product.
Loaded Barrel was created to make spirits that change your perception. Truely unique and innovative - whilst retaining what makes whisky, whisky, and what makes gin, gin.
We’re a family owned, family run distillery not beholden to anyone but ourselves. taste the unknown.