A hidden gem amongst Brisbane’s distilleries, keen eyes will find BY. ARTISANS, a cafe by day and bar by night. But we mix it up, and sample a range of vodka, gin, and rum made in-house on a unique, custom-built semi-continuous column still (say that five times fast!), designed and operated by Alexander Bell. Focusing on quality and sustainability, guests will leavee impressed not just with what’s inside the bottles, but the lengths that the team here go to to reduce waste and encourage recycling.

Known for their award-winning beers, the team behind Common Ground Brewing have been spirited away! Their range of gins are top-notch, and sometimes our day starts here so guests can learn whether they prefer soda or tonic with their gin. We chat botanicals, garnishes and mixers to start the day.

After an immersive gin education, we’ll stay on to have a delicious lunch paired with a G&T of your favourite from their range.

• The Gresham (308 Queen Street, Brisbane) is an historic pub in central Brisbane. From Central Station, exit toward Ann Street. Past the ANZAC Memorial and through Post Office Square, next to the NAB bank, you’ll find The Gresham tucked away. Alternatively you can exit toward Edward Street, head down the hill and turn left onto Queen Street. Walk about 1/2 block and The Gresham will be next to the NAB on your left. Please note The Gresham does not open until 4pm on Saturdays and is closed on Sundays; we will still pick up here and there are plenty of places around Post Office Square to get a coffee and/or breakfast.
• Prince Consort Hotel (230 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley) is a very short walk from the Fortitude Valley Station – come out, hang a left and turn right and there you are! Perfect for a morning cuppa before the tour.

We are flexible with our drop-off locations within the city based on guests’ needs and requests.

Included in the price: transportation in our private, air-conditioned van, guided distillery tour with explanation of the distilling process, all samples at the venues we visit, lunch with a drink, education and history, snacks, and witty commentary (well, we think it is).

Please note that we are visiting working distilleries and it’s suggested you wear closed-toe shoes so you don’t miss out on any of the fun. Also, since they don’t always run on a set schedule, we will try and catch the distillers in action but that can’t always be guaranteed; keep an open mind on the day because no matter what or who we see, the samples are always epic. Sometimes the itineraries will change at a whim; this may be because of traffic, a last-minute decision from the distillery or any number of things, so we ask for your patience and flexibility.