In folklore mad dog morgan is known as the travelers friend, and he was protected by many against the long arm of the law. Call in to the shed and do some detective work of your own, investigate our whisky and spirits, cross examine our distiller and learn a bit more about the colourful. Thank you timboon fine ice cream, the kids had a great time. Timboon railway shed distillery the timboon railway shed distillery offers visitors the unique experience of witnessing a boutique single malt distilling process and tasting our award winning range. The south west coast of victoria has a colourful history of illicit distilling. At the timboon railway shed distillery, we have been inspired by the local history, to make timboon famous once again for its high quality whisky, and this time all above board. Eat and drink your way through australias foodie capital. An enthusiasts guide to the artisan distilling of potent potables owens, bill, dikty, alan, maytag, fritz on. Lunch will include sampling of the timboon range over tales of victorias illicit whisky history. This book is a backstage pass into the world of smallscale distilling of whiskies, gins, vodkas, brandies. Brimming with history and located on the princes highway. List of bourbon brands project gutenberg selfpublishing. Timboon has a long history of distilling, not all of it legal, and the railway shed distillery has become a huge toursit attraction.
The glenfiddich distillery dufftown banffshire, ab55 4dh scotland. The timboon single malt whisky is a friendly mild mannered whisky that is easy to drink, but it has flurries of anger. Camperdown is a great place to base yourself to explore the region. A 600 litre copper pot still bubbles away in the corner distilling award winning single malt whisky, vodka, schnapps and other classic spirits. We have recently restored our 150 year old underground cellar and it will be open. At the 2001 census, timboon had a population of 787. Timboon is a town in the western district of victoria, australia. Timboon railway shed distillery restaurant timboon menu view the menu for timboon railway shed distillery restaurant timboon on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, timboon railway shed distillery restaurant menu and prices. Its full of history as well as wonderful stories on illicit distilling in the area. Whisky appreciation experience hosted by timboon distillery. It is known in the area for timboon fine ice cream and timboon farmhouse cheese. Timboon railway shed distillery food drink timboon.
Nick josh walker, head distiller of timboon railway shed distillery is a busy man. Alan wilson has put together this fascinating booklet some years ago and now we have new stock on hand. John egan purnim comprises a history of timboon, vic. Public library of science, the encyclopedia of life, open book publishers obp, pubmed, u. The other major industries in the area are timber cutting and lime production and in recent times the boutique whisky at timboon railway shed distillery has attracted travellers. A 600 litre copper pot still bubbles away in the corner distilling award winning single malt whisky, vodka, schnapps and other. A local entrepreneur who had been experimenting with home brewing for a few years, in 2015 the 26yearold decided to turn his hand to spirits when he saw the distillery was for sale in the local paper. My daughter said it was the best party ever, and she wants to do it again next year sarah rahles. Timboon railway shed distillery restaurant timboon.
Five australian distillers you should know about explore. The whisky is produced from malted barley, which is brewed offsite by the otway estate microbrewery. On the fourteenth day of christmas my true love gave to me a glass of timboon distillery port expression whisky. Eventbrite events archive page 3 of 4 southern whisky. The timboon railway shed distillery is owned and operated by josh walker with the help of his partner caitlin. Timboon, a rural town, is situated in a dairying district 32 km southwest of camperdown and 42 km west of warrnambool, western victoria.
There are still substantial quarrying and lime kilns in the district. The building has been sensitively restored to achieve both a modern and rustic ambience. Timboon railway shed distillery has been producing true singlemalt whisky since 2007 using time honoured traditional methods and a beautiful 600 litre knapp lewer copper pot still. Cruise down the great ocean road on victorias south coast, head inland a bit and youll come across an old railway shed thats home to an excellent little craft distillery. You can do tastings everyday at the distillery, but if you want something. Dont leave without trying the ice cream, which is a locally made specialty. The distillery opened in november 2007 after extensive renovations of the old timboon railway station that closed in the early 1970s. The distillery opened in november 2007 after extensive renovations of the old timboon railway statio. At the 2006 census, timboon had a population of 871. The railway shed distillery is not only proud of its boutique whisky distillery and its liqueurs vanilla vodka, apple liqueur, strawberry schnapps.
About great ocean road trike tours great ocean road trike tours is a tour company with a difference, a popular favourite for visitors and tourists from all around the world. So please let us know if youd like your tour in a specific language and well do our best to accommodate you. The timboon railway shed distillery is just 15 minutes from the great ocean road, the 12 apostles and port campbell. The town is in the shire of corangamite local government area, approximately southwest of the state capital, melbourne. Timboon railway shed distillery updated 2020 restaurant. Timboon fine ice cream all natural, premium ice cream. Head to nearby timboon for this rustic restaurant, which is set in a beautiful bushland setting. Most of the book is a catalog or encyclopedia of a mind boggling number of distilleries and is well documented with historic photographs. Timboon tourism timboon hotels timboon vacation rentals timboon vacation packages flights to timboon. A popular spot to eat and drink on the artisan trail, make sure you book a table in peak periods they mention this on their social media. Tim marwood and caroline simmons say a sad farewell to the timboon railway shed distillery as new owner josh walker prepares to take over the reins. The distillery takes its name from its location in the goods shed at the terminus of the former timboon railway line. Obviously timboon distillery is part of the trail with a display on the wall showing the history.
A typical day at the office consists of running a thriving restaurant, supervising a bond store, checking in with a range of staff and greeting his customers, all the while running a distillation with his beautiful 600 litre copper. A handful of craft distillers have started producing the liqueur in the united states. The distillery takes its name from its location in the goods shed at the terminus of the former timboon railway line history. Food trails winery tours great ocean road trike tours. The name timboon arose from the village formed around the old timboon inn near camperdown, which ceased when the camperdown township was surveyed on higher and drier ground. The town is in the shire of corangamite local government area, approximately 2 kilometres 2 mi southwest of the state capital, melbourne. Timboon railway shed distillery restaurant, timboon. The distillery was opened by the owners of timboon fine ice cream, whose owners were hoping to diversify their products into. National library of medicine, national center for biotechnology. This distillery is a tribute to the amazing distilling history in 1800s in this region.
New owner on track with timboon distillery the standard. The timboon railway shed distillery is situated in a renovated railway goods shed, dating from circa 1910, and now offers visitors the unique experience of seeing and learning a bit about whisky. Timboon railway shed distillery there is, according to their website, a long tradition of making whisky most of it illegal in the timboon area. This warm and comfortable 3 bedroom home is set in the heart of beautiful timboon, only a short walk to all timboon has to offer, including timboon railway distillery, timboon ice cream, restaurant, supermarket and cafes. Join us for a hearty twocourse lunch with beer or wine in conversation with timboon railway shed distillery s owner and head distiller, josh walker. Its been noted that, at the peak of his illegal distilling career, he was producing 100 gallons of high quality whisky each week. Timboon is also central to the 12 apostles gourmet food trail, which includes timboon cheesery. Next stop was the former cobden police station where many of the raids started from. Railway shed check out tripadvisor members 386 candid photos and videos of timboon railway shed distillery. Sit on the verandah and select a sharing plate from the extensive menu, or tour the distillery and sample the single malt whisky and spirits. Timboon has a population of about 1200 and a colourful history featuring railways and bootleg booze. Great ocean road trike tours and its fleet of boom trikes allows you to tour the great ocean road and southwest victoria in style and. In the 1890s, tom delaney was the most notorious distiller in the timboon district.
Timboon railway shed distillery, timboon, victoria. The timboon railway shed distillery is a producer of single malt australian whisky and liqueurs in timboon, victoria, australia. Eat and drink your way through australias foodie capital from fine dining and street eats to wineries and distilleries, aussie cuisine is endless. The presenter was very engaging and brought it down to 7 year old level, and, of course, they all loved making their ice creams. Thornebridge is partnering with timboon railway shed distillery and bakery hill distillery during the month of march to help us celebrate all thing great about whisky. The current and very legal timboon railway shed distillery, producers of fine single malt and other spirits, reference this history with their current operation. Its far more likely the availability of quality barley, pure soft water and a suitable climate had a bit more to do with it. Established in 2007, we are an australian distillery producing small batch high quality single malt. The distillery was opened by the owners of timboon fine ice cream, whose owners were hoping to diversify their products into yearround appeal, rather than just over summer as was the case with their ice cream. Down the track to timboon railway shed distillery whisky. Our guides are a wealth of knowledge and theyre multilingual. The book provides a concise history of bourbon in kentucky, then explains the whiskeymaking process in terms that anyone can understand. The booklet also has copies of some great newspaper articles from days gone buy.