Loaded Barrel Distillery
Family Owned · Rowville, Victoria

Loaded Barrel Distillery

Cocktail bar, tastings and tours in Rowville.

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The Wall Of Whisky

The Wall of Whisky

Our whisky is distilled, matured and bottled at the distillery in Rowville, Victoria.

2018Distillery established
7 DaysSlow fermentation
100%Australian spirit
1Tall copper pot still
Loaded Barrel casks

Virgin American & Serbian oak.

Plus ex-Oloroso, PX, Port, Bourbon, Sherry, Muscat and Tawny casks — 50L to 500L, with 90% of new make going into full-format 200L barrels.

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Meet Loaded Barrel

Head Distiller Bob Wilhelm
Head Distiller Bob Wilhelm
How It's Made

Whisky, made by hand.

Loaded Barrel is run by the Wilhelm family, headed up by Bob — no investors, no shortcuts, no interest in fitting in. Every batch starts on our tall, sleek pot still, built for fruit-forward character, then rests in a hand-picked variety of casks until it tastes like nothing else on the shelf. We're not chasing consistency for its own sake. We're chasing different, one dram at a time.

"Changing taste perceptions, one dram at a time."
Head Distiller Bob Wilhelm
Our Collection

Our Collection

Whisky, gin, liqueurs and more — made and bottled at Rowville, Victoria. Touch or hover a tile to zoom in.

Loaded Barrel Distillery
Rowville, Victoria

Where the whisky waits.

Every barrel ages under one roof, in the light and heat of a single Rowville shed — no shortcuts, no rush.

Come See Us

Visit Us

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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Loaded Barrel Distillery
Whisky distillery
Loaded Barrel whisky
Opening hours
Friday3pm - Late
Saturday1pm - Late
Sunday1pm - 6pm
Why We're Different

What We Do Differently

01Masters 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.

02Made 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.

03Designed 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.

04From 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.

Kind Words

What People Are Saying

"The Rye is unlike anything else I've had from an Australian distillery — properly different, in the best way."— Verified Customer
"Booked a tasting on a whim, ended up staying for three hours. Bob knows his stuff and the whisky backs it up."— Verified Customer
"The Butterscotch Liqueur is dangerously good. Bought a second bottle before we'd finished the first."— Verified Customer

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Loaded Barrel Distillery stands in Rowville. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Loaded Barrel Distillery supports the responsible service of alcohol.
Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 it is an offence:
a) To supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years (Penalty exceeds $25,000)
b) For a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor (Penalty exceeds $1,000)
Liquor Licence Number: 36168199

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