Critters Distillery is a distinguished Australian-owned distillery located on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, where the Pacific Ocean meets the western hinterland. Inspired by the Australian marine environment, they produce award-winning spirits with a focus on authentic craftsmanship.
Drawing inspiration from the Angler Fish, known for its reliance on its senses, Critters Distillery employs artisan production methods and prioritizes quality over quantity. They are a small batch and boutique distillery, dedicated to creating exceptional spirits.
Critters Distillery takes pride in supporting and collaborating with Australian farmers, ensuring full traceability from ‘paddock to glass’ in their production process.
Their state-of-the-art distillery houses custom-made glycol-cooled fermenters with over 3000 liters of fermenting capacity. These feed into two unique eight-plate bubble cap column stills, specialized for producing a remarkably pure spirit. The distillation process involves blending the low-wines from the first run and passing them through a smaller 250-liter spirit still for the next phase of distillation. The final cut, or the hearts of the run, are proofed down to 40% with pure filtered water and then aged to create their distinct Vodka.
Critters Distillery’s dedication to excellence and their unique approach to crafting spirits inspired by the marine environment make them a standout distillery in the Australian spirits industry.