Kangaroo Island Spirits
Kangaroo Island Spirits
4.5
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
About
South Australia's first boutique distillery, Australia's oldest dedicated Gin distillery, Kangaroo Island Spirits are producing award-winning Gin, Liqueurs, Vodka and more recently Whisky utilising local and native ingredients. Most recently released a single-origin Gin called Koala48. The cellar door offers tastings with extensive information about the product and processes in a rustic but personal setting. Enjoy great coffee, a cocktail and delicious food options from our onsite food van in our Gin Garden. Options for group bookings, gin platters and Gin Blending classes, Cocktail Master Classes and Premium Gin Tastings exist through the website.
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  • Erica R
    Cairns, Australia5 contributions
    Amazing Experience
    The food, drinks and atmosphere were all breathtaking, but what really made our experience memorable was the staff. Our kids saw a gin flight and wanted one, so even though it's not on the menu, the staff created a tasting paddle for the kids with sodas, juices and mixers. They hand-wrote what they'd put together for the kids and took them through it as if they were adults. So much love went into it and the kids were so pleased. 10/10 would recommend.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 February 2023
  • goblin54
    Plymouth, United Kingdom243 contributions
    Mixed tasting
    You can choose a $25 5 gin tasting or a $20 3 liqueur & 1 vodka tasting. Or you can just choose from their cocktail list. We had the liqueur & vodka flight and we’re not particularly impressed with any of the tastings. We did however enjoy the mulberry haze cocktail & the raspberry mocktail. Also the sidewinder chips were fantastic!
    Visited March 2023
    Written 23 March 2023
  • eljaney
    Townsville, Australia20 contributions
    KI Spirits
    What a fabulous place - we called in just for a look then stayed and had a gin tasting . I’m not much of a gin drinker but the mulberry gin was very nice , so much so we went back next day and had a cocktail 🍹 The outside area with tables and chairs and fire pits to keep us warm was very relaxing. The staff were friendly and remembered us when we returned the next day . Mock tails were available for anyone who wanted a non alcoholic option. Absolutely recommend a visit here .
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 May 2023
  • Chockey123
    Sydney, Australia10 contributions
    Beautiful garden
    Beautiful garden which surrounds you. Lovely staff and lovely setting. Not sure if the tonic was the issue, but I actually didn't rate the gins as much as other boutique gins. Still, overall a worthwhile KI stop.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 19 November 2023
  • FuudTrip
    Australia508 contributions
    Gin flight $25
    Hubby and I decided to share a 5-gin flight (as we had to drive and they equate to 1.6 standard drinks per flight), this was $25, with an optional 2 extra Gins for $5 each. Served in tasting glasses with ice, and a choice of tonic or mineral water, we really liked sampling the differences in flavours among all the gins. We mostly liked the old-style gin ($134 per bottle) and mulberry gin ($99 per bottle) but we were glad we could taste them as the price per bottle was above our budget! Lovely gardens, aromatics and botanicals grown on site with descriptions of how they’re used in the gins and a food truck if you’re peckish. We were there maybe 15 minutes, certainly not something that will take up most of your day but worth stopping by.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 November 2023
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FuudTrip
Australia508 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Hubby and I decided to share a 5-gin flight (as we had to drive and they equate to 1.6 standard drinks per flight), this was $25, with an optional 2 extra Gins for $5 each.

Served in tasting glasses with ice, and a choice of tonic or mineral water, we really liked sampling the differences in flavours among all the gins.

We mostly liked the old-style gin ($134 per bottle) and mulberry gin ($99 per bottle) but we were glad we could taste them as the price per bottle was above our budget!

Lovely gardens, aromatics and botanicals grown on site with descriptions of how they’re used in the gins and a food truck if you’re peckish.

We were there maybe 15 minutes, certainly not something that will take up most of your day but worth stopping by.
Written 21 November 2023
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Chockey123
Sydney, Australia10 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Beautiful garden which surrounds you. Lovely staff and lovely setting.
Not sure if the tonic was the issue, but I actually didn't rate the gins as much as other boutique gins.
Still, overall a worthwhile KI stop.
Written 20 November 2023
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Resort44648995757
20 contributions
We loved the gin tasting experience well worth doing . The staff member explained each gin and how the gin was made . It was very interesting and of course tasted great . We were then given a tour around the garden showing us the different plants used to make the different flavours of gin .
Written 15 November 2023
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Kylie M
Adelaide, Australia213 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The venue is amazing, really well set up. The staff were welcoming from the moment we entered and incredibly helpful in choosing which tasting to try. Even the small food van offered up delicious food. On top that the spirits themselves are delicious.
Written 3 October 2023
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Michelle C
South Australia, Australia108 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Lovely setting outdoors, but also undercover if required.
Gin was awesome, and even had a food van on offer
A great place to visit as a couple or with a groom friends
Loved it - Let the fun be GIN,
Written 3 October 2023
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FOOdy77_13
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia74 contributions
Sep 2023
This is an absolut must even if you are not that keep on Gin. Our gin guide Lisa was wonderful - very knowledgable and a pleasure to chat with. Don't just stop at the gin - their lemoncello is to die for! The gardens were lovely and even though it was cold, we indulged in the delicious flammekueches while sitting next to a warm brazier. Perfect! Could have stayed there all day.
Written 8 September 2023
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kangarooislanddistil
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this beautiful review. Lisa is one of our awesome team members and we are so glad you enjoyed your time with her. We cant wait to welcome you back to our venue.
Written 13 September 2023
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Andrew M
Coromandel Valley, Australia138 contributions
Jul 2023
Service was really good. The tasting flight sooo good. Great gins, great food, great heaters on a freezing cold day in July. Went back twice more in a six day stay on the island. An absolute must when visiting KI.
Written 26 July 2023
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kangarooislanddistil
Hey Andrew, thanks for your great review. So glad you enjoyed your visit to Kangaroo Island Spirits. You are now almost a local. Don't wait too long till you visit us again.
Written 27 July 2023
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Milton C
Brisbane, Australia95 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
A very welcome stop on a quite dreary, wet day. The Gin tasting paddles were well explained by the friendly staff and they were very tasty. The marquee outside was warm, though there was a little breeze, we were comfortable. A small food van is very welcome and serves amazing chips!
Well worth the stop and a few bottles bought for souvenirs.
Written 4 July 2023
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kangarooislanddistil
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback. We really appreciate it.
Written 27 July 2023
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Ann J
3 contributions
Jun 2023
Everything - the paddles, the individual cocktails and the food.
The flammekueches were super and the staff were knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful
Written 5 June 2023
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kangarooislanddistil
Thanks Annjv2, we really appreciate your feedback.
Written 7 June 2023
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eljaney
Townsville, Australia20 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
What a fabulous place - we called in just for a look then stayed and had a gin tasting . I’m not much of a gin drinker but the mulberry gin was very nice , so much so we went back next day and had a cocktail 🍹 The outside area with tables and chairs and fire pits to keep us warm was very relaxing. The staff were friendly and remembered us when we returned the next day . Mock tails were available for anyone who wanted a non alcoholic option. Absolutely recommend a visit here .
Written 17 May 2023
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