About
History of the Loch Brewery
The acclaimed spirits and ales of Loch Brewery & Distillery arose out of a dream. That dream started many years ago, during a workplace discussion about whisky. It was fuelled by years of discovering the wonders of single malt. Then, a chance opportunity to learn more about making whisky came about at one of Tasmania’s leading Distilleries… Read More
About, Spirits, Whisky
Single Malt Whisky
Whisky has cast off its conservative boys-club image and is emerging as the new spirit of choice… but for one Distillery in the Gippsland hills, the production of high-quality whisky has always been the end game. Craig Johnson and Mel Davies, of Loch Brewery & Distillery, have spent well over a decade developing and refining… Read More
About, Ale, Beer
Loch Ales: Tasting Notes
We’re currently producing three core beers—Best Bitter, County Ale and Dark Ale—each based on classic sessional British ales. Our beers are all ‘real’ ales—bottle conditioned for a gentle carbonation. They’re full of distinctive malt flavours, balanced with traditional English hop varieties. All Loch ales are naturally brewed, unfiltered and bottle-conditioned. County Ale (4.9% A/V) Brewed with the finest crystal… Read More
About, Gin, Spirits
Loch Gins: Tasting Notes
Loch gins are distilled in small-batch runs using our hand beaten Alembic copper pot stills. A careful selection of stone-ground botanicals gives each Loch gin a unique fragrance and expressive character. Dry Gin (41% a/v) A classic ‘London Dry’ style gin. Juniper lead, expressive and fragrant and soft on the finish. Lovely to mix as a Gin & Tonic or Negroni,… Read More